Hindustani Classical Vocals Method Book 1

Prerequisites

• Must have completed foundation Vocals course

Topics Covered

• Music, Notes(swar) - Shuddha Swar And Vikrit Swar (Komal And Teevra Swar), Shruti, Naad, Aaroh-avroh, Alankar, Saptak (octave) And Its types
• Posture and fingers
• Practice Of Shadaj and Seven Notes.
• Alankars Of Shuddha Swaras, Skip Note Alankars, Alankars which cover all 3 Octaves (alankars Of Shuddha Swar), use of all Notes of a Saptak in a different way, breathing exercises, Alankars of Vikrit Swaras.
• Taal, Matra, Laya, Vibhag, Sum, Taali, Khaali / Kaal, Avartan
• Dadra Taal (Thaah Laya), Alankars in Taal Dadra, Sargam Geet in Taal Dadra (with only Shuddha Swar), Keherwa Taal (Thaah Laya), Alankars in Taal Keherwa, Teentaal / Tritaal (Thaah Laya), Alankars in Teentaal, national anthem (based on Raag Bilawal)
• Thaat and its notes, Raag and its characteristics
• Vaadi and Samvadi Swar, Anuvadi and Vivadi Swar, Varjit and Nyas Swar, Raag Jaati, Lakshan Geet, Khayal, Taan and Alaap.
• Chhota Khayal in Raag Bilawal (Madhyalay Tritaal), prayer based on Raag Alhaiya Bilawal.
• Sargam Geet, Lakshan Geet, Chhota Khayal, Shlok based on Raag Bhoop, Song (geet) based on Raag Bhoop.
• Chhota Khayal and Bhajan based on Raag Kafi.
• Introduction of Pandit Vishnu Nrayan Bhatkhande & his contributions in the field of music

Learning Outcomes You Can Expect

• Be familiar with basic musical terms.
• Understand the concept of Thaat and Raag.
• Have the knowledge of Raag Bilawal and a beautiful composition in Alhaiya Bilawal.
• Be taught about the 3 important Taal and their compositions.
• Learn about Raag Yaman and Raag Bhoop.
• Understand the frequency of notes and the combination of different notes.
• Have knowledge of Raag Kafi and Bhajans based on Raag kafi.
• Have an understanding of notes in music.
• Understand the concept of Taal and their role in music.
• Know about legendary musician Shri Pandit Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande.