Jamshedpur, March 28: Sudhis Chandra Banerjee is a metallurgist with a passion for the tabla.

The former vice-president of Usha Martin Industries Limited has decided to share his enthusiasm with the public ? especially the English-speaking generation, which is why he has spent the past 10 years writing a book on it.

Banerjee?s Tabla and the World of Indian Rhythms provides an insight into both the theoretical and practical aspects of the percussion instrument.

?There is a lack of good books on the tabla in English,? said the former IIT graduate and Benaras gharana exponent.

Banerjee also spoke of very little matter available being on the tabla.

?Whatever little details that are available are scattered and that is the reason why I thought of writing this comprehensive book on the instrument,? he said.

The book is divided into two parts.

The first section is about the classification of Indian percussion instruments definitions and terminology. The second part deals with how tabla can be learnt.

The author has also dedicated a chapter on the notes and pronunciation of tabla boles (beats).

?Certain Hindi words create confusion among English- speaking audiences, so I have developed a new script which will make understanding the nuances easier,? added Banerjee.

He further added, ?These days the modern generation is more familiar with English and finds it difficult to understand the difficult terms in other languages.?

The book contains a detailed description of the learning and teaching of the tabla followed in about six musical gharanas in the country.

?Being from the Benaras gharana, I am acquainted with its nuances, but every gharana has their own techniques. I have tried my best to accommodate details from each of the gharanas so that everybody can to relate to the book,? said the author.

The book will be published by Shubhi Publication, New Delhi in a month and a half?s time.

It will first be released in Delhi followed by in Calcutta and Jamshedpur.

?Most books are in Hindi or a regional language, so a lot of time is needed to translate the more difficult terms,? said Banerjee.

The price of the book has not been fixed as yet, but the author has decided to request the publishing house for a low priced paperback collection.

Talks are also on with a leading publication in the UK to publish the book as soon as possible.