Hindustani Classical Vocals Method Book 2

About The Course
Take your child’s musical journey to the next level with Indian Classical Method: Book 2! This course offers an in-depth exploration of key ragas and taals, along with essential theoretical concepts. Students will develop mastery in singing ‘Drut Khayal’ across various ragas, incorporating alaap and taan improvisation for a well-rounded musical foundation.
Prerequisites
- Must have completed Hindustani Classical Method Book 1
Topics Covered
- Technical Terminology
- Practice of phrases in different Ragas
- Time cycle of Ragas
- Types of singing in north Hindustani Classical music
- Taal (Rhythm) introduction
- Raga Khamaj
- Raga Yaman
- Raga Desh
- Raga Bhairav
- Life history of "Miyan Tansen"
Learning Outcomes You Can Expect
- Know about the different variants of Hindustani Classical music.
- Have a command over different notes and hence improve their tonal quality and notes recognizing ability.
- Know the singing time of ragas and other styles of classical singing such as Khayal, Tarana, Dhrupad & Dhamar.
- Have a command over the laykari of two new taals with bols as well as the double, triple and quadruple laykaris of taals of the previous course.
- Undergo detailed study of four different Ragas with some alankars and one chhota khayal with alaap and taans in each Raga.
- Get the information of the musicians who dedicated their life to Music and their contribution in Hindustani Classical Music.
- Get the information of the musicians who dedicated their life to Music and their contribution in Hindustani Classical Music.
- English
- Format - 1:1 lesson with Teacher
- Intermediate
- Mobile & Desktop Access
- Certificate on completion
- Duration: 8-10 months
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Do you teach Grade Exams and provide certifications?
Yes, we prepare you for RSL, Trinity, and ABRSM exam. You can discuss with your counsellor and pursue any of these certifications.
Will there be a Theory or Practical Exam at the end of the course?
Our primary aim is to offer holistic music education. This is why, for the final assessment, we ask you to submit a video answering some theory questions and a performance piece.
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Kavya Mehta
Carnatic Vocals
RSL Carnatic Grade Certificate
Experience - 15+ Years
Sanvi Poul
Piano
Sr. Grade, Piano
Experience - 15+ Years
Rohanel Max
Acoustic Guitar
Trinity Grade 8 Certification
Experience - 10+ Years
Devraj Pilai
Carnatic Classical
RSL Carnatic Grade 8 Certified
Experience - 20+ Years
Nisha Iyer
Western Vocals
Western Vocal Certification
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