Learn Hindustani Classical Vocal
Gandharva Prarambhik Year 1
- Knowledge of Thaath,Shudha Swaras, Vadi, Samvadi, Audav-Shadav,Aaroh-Avroh and one Chhota Khayal in each raga of the first year course.
- Knowledge of Shudha and Vikrit Swaras, Alankar, Nad, Saptak, Mela, Raga, Jati, Alap, Tan and Pakar.
- Knowledge of Taal Keherva, Taal Daadra, Taal Teen Taal.
- Ragas: asavari (shuddha rishabh), Bibhas,Kaafi, Khamaj, Bhup, Bageshri, Vridavani Sarang, Bhimpalas, Durga, Des.
Gandharva Praveshika Pratham Year 2
- Matric Music Knowledge of Sangeet Dhwani, Naad, Swar, Shudh Swar, Vikrut Swar, Varjit Swar, Saptak, Mel, Alankar, Raag, Jati (Audav, Shadav, Sampoorna), Vadi, Samvadi, Pakad, Alap, Tan, Swar Malika, Lakshan Geet, Sthayi, Antara, Lay (Vilambit, Madhya, Dhrut), Matra, Taal, Bibhag, Sam, Khali.
- Ragas: Bageshri, Khamaj, Yaman, Kaafi, Bhimpalasi, Bhoopali.
- Tala: Ektal, Chautal, Jhaptal.
- Knowledge of systems of Hindustani and Carnatic music; specialities of Nad, Varna, Swaralipi of Vishnu Digambar and Bhatkhande paddhati.
- Definitions: Khayal, Dhrupad, Dhamar, Tappa, Thumri, Bhajan, Ghazal, Shruti, Janak and Janya Raga, Grah Ansha, Nyas, Meend, Kana Swara, Poorvang, Uttarang, Sankeerna Ragas, Gat, Tora, Sparsh, Krintan, Mizrab. Biography of Pt. Vishnu Digambar Paluskar.
Gandharva Praveshika Purna Year 3
- Matric Music Knowledge of Sangeet Dhwavni, Naad, Shruti, Saptak, Aaroh-Avroh, Gruh, Ansh, Nyas Swar, Purvang, Uttarang, Purva-Uttar Raag, Shudh, Chayalagh, Sankeerna Raag, Vakra Swar, Meend, Kampan, Sparsh Swar, Gamak, Ghaseet.
- Geet Ke Prakat – Dhrupad, Dhamar, Khayal (Vilambit), Drut Bhajan.
- Knowledge of systems of Hindustani and Carnatic music
- Swaralipi of Vishnu Digambar Paluskar and Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande paddhati.
- Biography of Pt. Vishnu Digambar Paluskar and Swami Haridas, Alp Parichay of Gandharva Mahavidyalaya.
- Raag – Pratham Varsh ke raagon ki punaravrutti, Bade Khayal in Yaman and Bhup Raag (Keval Bandish), Alhaiya Bilawal, Vrundavani Sarang, Bhairav, Bihag, Kedar, Tilak Kamod, Asasavari, Bhairavi. In these Raag Prarambhik Alap and Madhya Laya Khayal with Alap Taan.
Prayag Vocals Year 1
Definition: sangeet dhvani, naad svar chal svar, achal - svar, shuddh svar, vikrt svar, aaroh, avaroh, vaadee sanvaadee , lay, maatra, sam, taalee khaalee, aur aavartan
Raga Introduction - Brief introduction to the Ragas of the course.
Rhythm Introduction - Brief introduction to the rhythms of the course.
Five simple Alankar.
The practice of singing the seven shuddha and vikrit swaras.
Raga Bilabal, Yaman, Bhupali and Khamaj.
Taal - Complete introduction to Dadra, Kaharwa and Tintaal and practice of speaking as if by clapping hands.
Definition: Two musical systems of India, Sound, Origin of sound, Naad, Naad-sthan, Shruti, Swar Prakrit Swar Achal and Movable Swar, Shuddha and Vikrit-Swara (soft and intense), Saptak (Mandra, Madhya, Tar), thaat, raga, varna (sthayi, aaroh, avroh, sanchari), alankar (palta), raga jaati (adav, shadav, sampurn), vadi, samvadi, anuvadi, varhit swar, pakad alap taan, khayal, sargam, sthayi, antara, lay (vilambit, madhya, drut), matra, rhythm department, sam tali, khali theka, avartan, thah and dugun.
Brief Introduction to Ragas of Raga Introduction Course.
Complete introduction to the rhythms of the rhythm introduction course and practice writing it in melody and duguns.
Raga recognition by writing swar samuha.
Elementary knowledge of any one system of Vishnu Digambar or Bharat Khande Swarscript.
Brief biographies of Vishnu Digambar and Bhatkhande and a brief introduction to their musical works.
Prayag Vocals Year 2
Definition and Simple Explanation Sound, Origin of sound, Vibration, andolan (regular irregular, steady unsteady andolan), Movement number, Three characteristics of Naad, Naad, that high-lowness of andolan related to number, Naad and Shruti, Types of song
Bada Khayal, Chhota Khayal, Dhrupad and Lakshan - Components of the song (Sthayi, Antara, Sanchari, Aabhog), Janak Thaat, Janyaraga, Ashrayaga, Graha Ansh, Nyas, Vakra-Swara,
Samay time and Purvanga-Uttrang of the octave, Wadi Swara at the time of Raga Relation to, east-north raga, tigun, chaugun, mead, kana, sparsh-swar and vikrit swar
Raga Introduction: Complete introduction to first and second year ragas and practice of writing them in swara script including thaat, swar, aroh avroh, jaati, pakad, samay, varjyaswar and alap taan.
Taal Introduction A complete introduction to the Talas of both the years and the practice of writing them in Wah Dugun and Chaugun.
Knowledge of Bhatkhande vowel script system.
Melody Knowledge of telling similarities and differences in different ragas.
Brief biography of Tansen and Amir Khusrau and introduction to their musical works.
Vocal knowledge Special knowledge of singing and recognizing pure, soft and loud voices Practice of singing and recognizing difficult vocal groups than in the first year
Rhythm Knowledge- Showing the dugun and chaugun rhythms by clapping or with the help of swaras.
The practice of singing difficult alankars in sargam and aakar.
Chhote-Khyal in Raga Bageshree Durga, Asavari, Bhairavi, Vrindavani Sarang, BhimPalasi and Desh Ragas.
Practice of one-by-one chota khayal and swara vistaar in Yemen, Bihag, and
Alhaiya-Bilawal.
Practice singing in dhrupad thah, double and chaugun rhythms in any two ragas of the course.
In chota khayals, take aalap and simple tone from your mind and mix it with the tabla.
Taal- Ektaal, Rupak, Tivara, Jhaptal and Sul Tal - Knowledge of clapping in dugun and chaugun.
Raga recognition.
Parampara Series Gayaki 101
Chapter One: The Breath
Understanding the breath analogy with breath management technique and building stamina and longevity.
Chapter Two: The Voice
Understanding the voice technique with breath and vocal exercises to develop the self-voice through dimensions of length, breadth and depth.
Chapter Three: The Mind
Understanding the mind, voice and breath trilogy and exercises pertaining to develop the same through visualisation technique.
Parampara Series Gayaki 102
Chapter One: The Shadja Concept
Understanding the concept of Shadja – the mother of all swaras. Application of the triology concept and enhancing exercises to amplify the importance of the concept.
Chapter Two: The Kharaj
Understanding the importance of Kharaj and its application in singing. Exercise pertaining to the development of the concept.
Chapter Three: Rhythm Zone (Laya - Ashtak) Concept
Subtle understanding of the concept of Laya (Ashtak) the concept and use and application of its use in singing.
Parampara Series Gayaki 103
Chapter One: Omkar – The Universal Sound
The Universal sound the primordial concept is important with direction of the spiritual aspect of music. Exercise
Chapter Two: The SA - RE - GA Combination
(Shruti based)
Understanding the concept of three swar placement and combinations.
Chapter Three: The Taal Concept
First bases of taal concept by adding Laya concept (Ashtak) to it.
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