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EN: Intro to North Indian Vocals and Rāga (Group clases)

1 module

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Overview

Note: Live sessions are available in October at the Queensborough Community Centre. I will post these soon. 

 

Learn the basic concept of North Indian classical vocals (Hindustani) as well as vocal techniques from the ancient Dhrupad tradition. There are 16 live and interactive classes of an hour each. Each class will be recorded and available for viewing. 

 

Part 1

  1. Sargam (Indian notes), the origin of Indian music, use of a tanpura
  2. Alankār- (patterns) with notes and ākār, and Sa Sādhana 
  3. Swar Mapping
  4. 2 Bhajans with notes: "Ganesha Sharanam" and "Om Shivāya"
  5. Differences between western and Indian vocal techniques and style
  6. Vocal exercises based in speech therapy

Part 2

  1. Alankārs - patterns in 2 speeds
  2. High and low notes (Mandra y Tār) and kharaj 
  3. Bhajan - Sathyam Jnanam Anantam 
  4. Guru Sloka
  5. Tāl (rhythm), bols for Bhajani and Keherwar
  6. How to spark the divinity in the songs

Part 3

  1. What is a raga? Thāt, navarasa (9 emotions), timings, gharānās, and history
  2. Structure of a Raga - Aroha, Avorha, Vādi, Samvadi, Stayi, Antara, Alāp, Tāns
  3. Bandish (composition) in Raga Bhupali 
  4. Teental (16 count rhythm) 
  5. Ragas for healing

Criteria: No previous experience necessary

Commitment: 16 classes lasting 1 hour. All classes are recorded.

 

Dates: TBD

Time: (PST - Vancouver, Canada)

Modules

Live Class for Indian Vocals

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