Indian Classical Music
Overview
Kalasiddha provides the unique opportunity for students everywhere to learn Indian Classical music from the convenience of their own home through a highly structured curriculum, a clear path for progression, and certifications for completion.
Indian Classical music is the classical music of Northern India.
The Benefits of Learning Indian Classical Music:
- You can learn the fundamentals and advanced level of music.
- You can enjoy it and can understand the music.
- Learning classical music fortifies the vocal cords, teaches breath control.
- Classical music training teaches singing long passages in a single breath, learning tempo, pitch perfection and make you understand all about the music.
- You can sing different songs.
- You can play and sing different songs together.
- Concentration power is increased with the help of music.
- It refreshers your mind.
- Student will get Kalasiddha Course Completion Certificate.
Level 1
Objectives:
- Understand how to use the Basic Elements of Music, Notes and Rhythm, in Play
- Develop Voice Clarity
- Introducing Harmonium/Keyboard/Piano , Tabla and Tanpura, and what Swaras the four strings are tuned to
- Know to use Harmonium/Keyboard/Piano for Regular Practice
- Know to use the Electronic Tanpura or Tanpura app for Regular Practice
- Learn to focus on the Stability of the Note and match pitch perfectly with Harmonium/Keyboard/Piano
- Initiation into Improvisation of Musical Phrases and Patterns - understanding Alankaras and creating Patterns
- Build Awareness of Different Genres of Music
- To learn to sing Seven Shuddha Swaras, Simple Patterns in these Swaras
- To be introduced to the Pentatonic Scale of Raga Bhupali
- To learn many Bandishi/Compositions in Rag Bhupali, Durga, Sarang, Bageshri, Khamaj, Des, Kafi, Bhimpalas
- To learn Different Songs
- To learn Different Talas/Rhythms
- To understand the Placement of Swaras in Songs or Compositions.
Topics Covered:
Introduction of Indian Classical Music:
Introduction of Notes and Alankaras:
- Rag Bhupali
- Rag Durga
- Rag Sarang
- Rag Bageshri
- Rag Khamaj
- Rag Des
- Rag Kafi
- Rag Bhimpalas
Taal /Rhythms:
- Tintaal
- Dadra
- Kerava
- Zaptal
Hindi Songs:
Learning Outcomes:
After completion of this course , Student can
- Sing Shudh Swaras with the Understanding of the Placement of Swaras in the order of Aroha and Avaroha
- Create and sing simple Alankar Patterns with Shudh and Komal(soft) Swaras
- Sing Aaroh, Avaroh and Alankars
- Sing many Chota Khayal Bandishi/Compositions given in Different Ragas
- Identify at least one Swara at a time by listening
- Learn Rag Characteristics – Key Notes and Swar Samoohas, Emotion, Compositions, Time of Singing
- Learn Different Songs to sing
Fees:
$260 - 18 Classes
$520 - 36 Classes
(The complete fees will be taken in advance)
Course Format:
- Max Batch Size : 3
- Duration : 36 Classes
- Duration of Each Class: 40 min
Prerequisites:
- Students of 5 years old and above
Requirements:
- Pen/Pencil and Notebook
Language to teach:
- English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati
Level 2
Objectives :
- Swar Identification
- Rag Identification
- Develop Voice Clarity
- Introducing Taanas of Ragas
- To create Aalap , Bol Alap and Taan in Ragas
- To learn Sargam Geet
- To practice Swara Sadhana to develop Vocal Skills
- To understand the Placement of Swaras in Songs or Compositions
- Know Raga Characteristics
- Know to use Harmonium/Keyboard/Piano for Regular Practice
- Know to use the Electronic Tanpura or Tanpura app for Regular Practice
- Learn to focus on the Stability of the Note and match Pitch perfectly with Harmonium/Keyboard/Piano
- To learn many Bandishi/Compositions with Aalapas, Bol Alap and Taans in Rag Bhupali, Durga, Sarang, Bageshri, Khamaj, Des, Kafi, Bhimpalas
- To learn Different Songs
- To learn Different Talas/Rhythms
- To cultivate Regular Swara Sadhana Practice Routine
- To develop Alankar Patterns
- To develop the skill of listening to a Musical Sound and identifying the Swar, Swar Pehachan
- To learn Layakari, the Fractioning of a Beat
Topics Covered:
Composition , Aalaps , Bol Alaps and Taans:
- Rag Bhupali
- Rag Durga
- Rag Sarang
- Rag Bageshri
- Rag Khamaj
- Rag Des
- Rag Kafi
- Rag Bhimpalas
Taal /Rhythms with Increasing Speed:
- Tintaal
- Dadra
- Kerava
- Zaptal
Saragam Geet:
- Rag Bageshri
- Rag Bhimpalas
Hindi Songs:
Learning Outcomes:
After completion of this course , Student can
- Sing Shudh Swaras with the Understanding of the Placement of Swaras in the order of Aroha and Avaroha
- Create and sing Simple Alankar Patterns with Shudh Swaras
- Sing Aaroh, Avaroh and Alankars
- Sing many Chota Khayal Bandishi/Compositions given in Different Ragas
- Identify at least one Swara at a time by listening
- Learn Rag Characteristics – Key Notes and Swar Samoohas, Emotion, Compositions, Time of Singing
- Learn Sargam Geet
- Learn Aalaps, Bol Aalaps , Tana of every Raga
- Learn Different Talas / Rhythms with Increasing Speed
- Learn Different Songs to sing
Fees:
$280 - 18 Classes
$560 - 36 Classes
(The complete fees will be taken in advance)
Course Format:
- Max Batch Size : 3
- Duration : 36 Classes
- Duration of Each Class: 40 Min
Prerequisites:
- Students of 7 years old and above
Requirements:
- Pen/Pencil and Notebook
- Language to teach:
- English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati
Level 3
Objectives:
- Develop Voice Clarity
- Know to use Harmonium/Keyboard/Piano for Regular Practice
- Know to use the Electronic Tanpura or Tanpura app for Regular Practice
- Learn to focus on the Stability of the Note and match Pitch Perfectly with Harmonium/Keyboard/Piano
- Initiation into Improvisation of Musical Phrases and Patterns - Understanding Alankars and creating Patterns
- To learn to sing Shuddh Swaras and Komal(Soft), Simple Patterns in these Swaras
- To learn many Bandishi/Compositions in Rag Tilak Kamod, Kedar, Bilaval, Bihag, Kalyan, Bhairavi, Aasavari, Pilu
- To learn Aalaps, Bol Alaps, Tana of each Raga
- To learn how to expand the Ragas
- To learn Different Songs
- To learn Different Talas/Rhythms
- To understand the Placement of Swaras in Songs or Compositions
- To understand the concept of Shrutis and their use in specific techniques that render emotions (Meend, Gamak, Kan, Khatka, Murki, Andolan)
Topics Covered:
Singing and Playing on Harmonium/Keyboard/ Piano Composition , Aalaps , Bol Aalaps and Taans:
- Rag Tilak Kamod
- Rag Kedar
- Rag Bilaval
- Rag Bihag
- Rag Kalyan
- Rag Bhairavi
- Rag Aasavari
- Rag Pilu
Taal /Rhythms:
- Vilambit Ektaal
- Choutal
- Dhamar
- Rupak
Learning Outcomes:
After completion of this course , Student can
- Sing Shudh Swaras with the Understanding of the Placement of Swaras in the order of Aroha and Avaroha
- Create and sing Alankar Patterns with Shudh Swaras
- Sing Aaroh, Avaroh and Alankars
- Sing many Chota Khayal Bandishi/Compositions given in Different Ragas
- Identify at least one Swara at a time by listening
- Learn Rag Characteristics – Key Notes and Swar Samoohas, Emotion, Compositions, Time of Singing
- Learn Different Songs
- Learn Different Rhythm / Taalas
- Understand the concept of Shrutis and their use in specific techniques that render emotions (Meend, Gamak, Kan, Khatka, Murki, Andolan)
Fees:
$300 - 18 Classes
$600 - 36 Classes
(The complete fees will be taken in advance)
Course Format:
- Max Batch Size : 3
- Duration : 36 Classes
- Duration of Each Class: 40 Min
Prerequisites:
- Students of 10 years old and above
Requirements:
- Pen/Pencil and Notebook
- Language to teach:
- English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati
Level 4
Objectives:
- To develop a good sense of the Vilambit Laya
- To recite the Theka of Ektaal in Vilambit Laya
- To sing the Bada Khayal in Vilambit Ektaal
- To research the Evolution of the Bada Khayal and Associated Composers
- Develop Voice Clarity
- Introducing Harmonium/Keyboard/Piano , Tabla and Tanpura, and what Swaras the four strings are tuned to
- Know to use Harmonium/Keyboard/Piano for Regular Practice
- Know to use the Electronic Tanpura or Tanpura app for Regular Practice
- Learn to focus on the Stability of the Note and match Pitch Perfectly with Harmonium/Keyboard/Piano
- Initiation into Improvisation of Musical Phrases and Patterns - Understanding Alankars and creating Patterns
- Build awareness of Different Genres of Music
- To learn to sing Seven Shuddh & Komal (Soft) Swaras, Simple Patterns in these Swaras
- To learn ragas with Aalaps , Bol Aalaps and Taanas
- To learn many Bandishi/compositions in Rag Jeevanpuri, Malkans, Hameer, Pattadip, Tilang, Deskar, Kalingada
- To learn Different Talas/Rhythms
- To understand the Placement of Swaras in Songs or Compositions
Topics Covered:
Singing Composition , Aalaps , Bol Aalaps and Taans:
- Rag Jivanpuri
- Rag Malkans
- Rag Hameer
- Rag Pattadip
- Rag Tilang
- Rag Deskar
- Rag Kalingada
Taal /Rhythms:
- Vilambit Ektaal
- Choutal
- Dhamar
- Rupak
Bada Khyal:
- Rag Bhupali
- Rag Kalyan
- Rag Bageshri
- Rag Bihag
Hindi Songs:
Learning Outcomes:
After completion of this course , Student can
- Sing Shudh Swaras with the Understanding of the Placement of Swaras in the order of Aroha and Avaroha
- Create and sing Alankar Patterns with Shudh Swaras
- Sing Aaroh, Avaroh and Alankars
- Sing many Chota Khayal Bandishi/Compositions given in Different Ragas
- Identify at least one Swara at a time by listening
- Know Rag Characteristics – Key Notes and Swar Samoohas, Emotion, Compositions, Time of Singing
- Develop a good sense of the Vilambit Laya
- Recite the Theka of Ektaal in Vilambit Laya
- Sing the Bada Khayal in Vilambit Ektaal
- Know the Evolution of the Bada Khayal
- Explore Different Ragas
- Sing Different Songs
- Know Different Rhythm / Taalas
- Sing Ragas with Aalaps , Bol Aalaps and Taanas
Fees:
$389 - 22 Classes
$796 - 45 Classes
(The complete fees will be taken in advance)
Course Format:
- Max Batch Size : 3
- Duration : 45 Classes
- Duration of Each Class: 40 Min
Prerequisites:
- Students of 15 years old and above
- Requirements:
- Pen and Notebook
- Language to teach:
- English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati
Level 5
Objectives:
- Develop Voice Clarity
- Introducing Harmonium/Keyboard/Piano , Tabla and Tanpura, and what Swaras the four strings are tuned to
- Know to use Harmonium/Keyboard/Piano for Regular Practice
- Know to use the Electronic Tanpura or Tanpura app for Regular Practice
- Learn to focus on the Stability of the Note and match Pitch Perfectly with Harmonium/Keyboard/Piano
- Initiation into Improvisation of Musical Phrases and Patterns - Understanding Alankars and creating Patterns
- Build awareness of Different Genres of Music
- To learn to sing Seven Shuddh & Komal (Soft) Swaras, Simple Patterns in these Swaras
- To learn ragas with Aalaps , Bol Aalaps and Taanas
- To learn many Bandishi/compositions in Rag Shankara, Jayjayvanti, Gaud Sarang, Puriya Dhanashri, Kamod, Chayanat
- To learn Different Songs
- To learn Different Talas/Rhythms
- To understand the Placement of Swaras in Songs or Compositions
Topics Covered:
Composition , Aalaps , Bola Aalaps and Taans:
- Rag Shankara
- Rag Jayjayvanti
- Rag Gaud Sarang
- Rag Puriya Dhanashri
- Rag Kamod
- Rag Chayanat
Taal /Rhythms with Increasing Speed:
- Deepchandi
- Dhamar
- Rupak
- Choutal
Bada Khyal:
- Rag Bhimpalasi
- Rag Bhairav
- Rag Sarang
Dhamar and Dhrupad – Rag Kamod:
Tarana – Rag Jayjayvanti:
Hindi Songs:
Learning Outcomes:
After completion of this course , Student can
- Sing Shudh Swaras with the Understanding of the Placement of Swaras in the order of Aroha and Avaroha
- Create and sing Alankar Patterns with Shudh Swaras
- Sing Aaroh, Avaroh and Alankars
- Sing many Chota Khayal Bandishi/Compositions given in Different Ragas
- Identify at least one Swara at a time by listening
- Learn Rag Characteristics – Key Notes and Swar Samoohas, Emotion, Compositions, Time of Singing
Fees:
$412 - 22 Classes
$842 - 45 Classes
(The complete fees will be taken in advance)
Course Format:
- Max Batch Size : 3
- Duration : 45 Classes
- Duration of Each Class: 40 Min
Prerequisites:
- Students of 15 years old and above
Requirements:
- Pen and Notebook
- Language to teach:
- English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati
Level 6
Objectives:
- Introducing Harmonium/Keyboard/Piano , Tabla and Tanpura, and what Swaras the four strings are tuned to
- Know to use Harmonium/Keyboard/Piano for Regular Practice
- Know to use Harmonium/Keyboard/Piano for Regular Practice
- Learn to focus on the Stability of the Note and match Pitch Perfectly with Harmonium/Keyboard/Piano
- Initiation into Improvisation of Musical Phrases and Patterns - Understanding Alankars and creating Patterns
- Build awareness of Different Genres of Music
- To learn to sing Seven Shuddh Swaras, Simple Patterns in these Swaras
- To be introduced to the Pentatonic scale of Ragas
- To learn many Bandishi/Compositions in Rag Miya Malhar, Maru Bihag, Puriya, Shuddha kalyan, Darbari Kanda, Bahar
- To learn Different Songs
- To learn Different Talas/Rhythms
- To understand the Placement of Swaras in Songs or Compositions
Topics Covered:
- Rag Miya Malhar
- Rag Multani
- Rag Marubihag
- Rag Puriya
- Rag Dhuddha Kalyan
- Rag Darbari Kanda
- Rag Bahar
Taal /Rhythms with Increasing Speed:
- Addha Trital
- Dhamar
- Deepchandi
- Choutal
Bada Khyal:
- Rag Jayjayvanti
- Rag Kamod
- Rag Hameer
Hindi Songs:
Learning Outcomes:
After completion of this course , Student can
- Sing Shudh Swaras with the Understanding of the Placement of Swaras in the order of Aroha and Avaroha
- Create and sing Alankar Patterns with Shudh Swaras
- Sing Aaroh, Avaroh and Alankars
- Sing many Chota Khayal Bandishi/Compositions given in Different Ragas
- Identify at least one Swara at a time by listening
- Learn Rag Characteristics – Key Notes and Swar Samoohas, Emotion, Compositions, Time of Singing
Fees:
$435 - 22 Classes
$889 - 45 Classes
(The complete fees will be taken in advance)
Course Format:
- Max Batch Size : 3
- Duration : 45 Classes
- Duration of Each Class: 40 Min
Prerequisites:
- Students of 15 years old and above
Requirements:
- Pen and Notebook
- Language to teach:
- English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati