Originally published as a textbook for Professor Sankaran's students at York University in Toronto, Canada, this is an authoritative text on the performing technique and theory of South Indian drumming. It provides valuable training and an understanding of the principles of the Indian rhythmic system. The book contains notated mrdangam lessons and exercises, with a detailed historical description of Carnatic music.

The Art of Konnakkol is an authoritative text on the rich tradition of performing the rhythmic spoken syllables (solkattu) of South Indian drumming. Master percussionist Trichy Sankaran has created a complete guide to this dynamic spoken art form. This book and its accompanying audio tracks contain a wealth of rhythmic information, including examples from Sankaran's own body of recorded work.