Hindustani Classical Music Course
Six structured levels from beginner to advanced mastery. Swipe horizontally to explore each level.
Overview
Build basic foundation for learning Hindustani classical vocal music. Learn to sing basic notes with clarity, merge voice with tanpura, and create small musical alaps.
Swaraas & Raagas
Taalas (Rhythms)
📘 Theory Covered
Aaroha, Avaroh, Vaadi Swar, Samvadi Swar, Samaya, Jaati
Overview
Develop ability to sing Raagas with Alaaps, Boltaans and Taanas in different speeds (Vilambit to Drut). Learn to create own alaaps and sing in avartan (cycle).
Swaraas & Raagas
Taalas (Rhythms)
📘 Theory Covered
Sum, Khaali, Maatra, Khand, Naad, Saptak, Mukhyaand, Taana, Lakshan geet, Dhwani, Palata, Sthayi, Antara, Laya, Vilambit, Madhya, Drut, Theka, Avartan, Varjit swar
Overview
Develop ability to sing khayaal compositions with Alaap-Taanaas and Bol-Taanaas. Learn Bhajan, Natyageet, and Folk songs based on Raagas.
Swaraas & Raagas
Taalas (Rhythms)
📘 Theory Covered
Ansh, Nyas, Vikrut swar, Durbal Swar, Loma, Anuloma, Viloma, Pratiloma, Anuwadi, Vivadi, Alaap, Tana, Boltaans, Sthaayi, Arohi, Avarohi, Sanchari, Ganakriya, Varna, Dvani, Nada, Shruti, Janak, Janya, Elements of a song, Meend, Gamak
Overview
Develop ability to sing Bada khyal and Chota khyal in vilambit, madhyalaya and drut speed with alaaps, boltaans and taans. Includes semi-classical forms.
Swaraas & Raagas
Taalas (Rhythms)
📘 Theory Covered
Comparison of learned raagas, writing taals in single and dugun, knowledge of dhrupad, dhamar, khyaal, bhajan, geet, lokageet, Bhaavgeet, chitrapat sangeet, writing Drut composition, introduction to north and south classical music, life history of Bhatkhande and Paluskar.
Overview
Advanced training in Bada khyal and Chota khyal with extensive improvisation. Includes Drupad, Dhamar, Tarana, and various semi-classical forms.
Swaraas & Raagas
Taalas (Rhythms)
📘 Theory Covered
Difference in learned raagas, taal khand, bol, sum, kaal, drupad, dhamaar, khyaal, Purvand, Uttarang, Purva raag, Uttarraag, Varna, Khatka, Murki, Gamak, Aandolan, writing notation of khayal, life history of legendary musicians.
Overview
Mastery level focusing on performance excellence. Advanced techniques in improvisation, composition, and comprehensive understanding of Raaga and Taala systems.
Swaraas & Raagas
Taalas (Rhythms)
📘 Theory Covered
Comprehensive Raaga analysis, advanced Taal theory, comparative study of Gharanas, research methodology in music, history of Hindustani classical music, contribution of legendary musicians, shuddha, chayalagatva, Mishra, sankirna, raag jaati definitions.