Hindustani Classical Music - 6 Level Course Structure

Hindustani Classical Music Course

Six structured levels from beginner to advanced mastery. Swipe horizontally to explore each level.

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Level 1: Preliminary Level
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01
Preliminary Level
Foundation • 3-6 months

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

7 Suddha Swaraas & Komal/Tivra Swaras
Basic Alankaras (Ascending/Descending patterns)
10 Different Thaats
8 Raagas with one song each
2 Lakshangeet (defining raaga characteristics)

Taalas (Rhythms)

Teentaal & Jhaptaal basics
Demonstration through Taali (clapping)
Singing with taal (beats)

📘 Theory Covered

Aaroha, Avaroh, Vaadi Swar, Samvadi Swar, Samaya, Jaati

02
Praveshika Pratham
Elementary • 4-8 months

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

7 basic notes in Saptak (octave)
Alankaras in Vilambit & Madhya tempo
4 Raagas with Alaaps, Boltaanas & Taanas
Recognize Raagas from their Alaaps
Aaroha, Avaroh, Sthayi, Antara of 4 raagas

Taalas (Rhythms)

Teentaal, Jhaptaal, Daadra, Kehrwa
Demonstration through Taali (clapping)
Basic rhythm patterns

📘 Theory Covered

Sum, Khaali, Maatra, Khand, Naad, Saptak, Mukhyaand, Taana, Lakshan geet, Dhwani, Palata, Sthayi, Antara, Laya, Vilambit, Madhya, Drut, Theka, Avartan, Varjit swar

03
Praveshika Purna
Intermediate • 6-10 months

Overview

Develop ability to sing khayaal compositions with Alaap-Taanaas and Bol-Taanaas. Learn Bhajan, Natyageet, and Folk songs based on Raagas.

Swaraas & Raagas

Expertise in basic notes & Vikrut Swaraas
10 new Raagas: Bihag, Kedar, Sarang, Dhani, Pilu, Bhairav, Tilang, Tilak kamod, Patdeep, Alhaiya Blawal
Recognize Raagas from Alaaps
Khayaal composition with improvisation

Taalas (Rhythms)

All previous Taalas plus Ektaal & Roopak
Demonstration in Fast Tempo
Complex rhythm patterns

📘 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

04
Madhyama Pratham
Advanced I • 8-12 months

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

Singing & identifying Shuddha and Vikrut swar
Bada khyal for 12+ minutes in Kalyan, Bageshree, Bhairav, Bihaag
Chota khyal for 10+ minutes in Hameer, Asawari, Shankara, Makauns, Mand, Deshkar
Self improvisation techniques

Taalas (Rhythms)

All previous Taalas plus Chautaal and Ektaal
Speaking bols and showing Dugun
Advanced rhythm complexities

📘 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.

05
Madhyama Purna
Advanced II • 10-14 months

Overview

Advanced training in Bada khyal and Chota khyal with extensive improvisation. Includes Drupad, Dhamar, Tarana, and various semi-classical forms.

Swaraas & Raagas

Tuning tanpura, using different alankars
Vilambit & drut bandish with swar vastaar (15 mins) in 5 raagas
Madhyala bandish (10+ mins) in 5 raagas
Drupad, Dhamar (with dugun and chaugun)
Two tarana's, Drut ektaal bandish

Taalas (Rhythms)

All previous Taalas plus Teevra and Sultaal
Speaking bols, writing taal, showing on hands
Mastery of complex taal structures

📘 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.

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Visharad Pratham
Mastery • 12-18 months

Overview

Mastery level focusing on performance excellence. Advanced techniques in improvisation, composition, and comprehensive understanding of Raaga and Taala systems.

Swaraas & Raagas

Mastery of Shuddha and Vikrut Swaraas
Advanced Raaga elaboration techniques
Performance-ready bandish in multiple Raagas
Complex improvisation patterns
Natyasanheet, bhajan based on Raaga

Taalas (Rhythms)

Mastery of all learned Taalas
Advanced layakari (Dugun, Tigun, Chaugun)
Complex Taal patterns and demonstration
Complete theoretical knowledge

📘 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.