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The Art of Raga

Ragdari Music

Conception of Ragas and understanding all the parameters of Ragas form the foundation of Ragdari Music. This living art has an insatiable thirst and is practised through different genres of music.

High classical styles include Dhrupada, Dhamara and Khayala, including traditional Bandish and intricate compositions or Cheej in musical terminology.

Light classical styles include Thumri such as Banaras Anga, Punjabi Anga and Bandishi Thumri, along with Dadara, Tappa, Bhajans and poetry-oriented popular styles such as Ghazals.

The efforts to preserve contemporary Gharana music, extensive in its coverage and selective in its method, are an integral part of the musical practice at Sangeet Sadhana.

Why Learn Classical Music

Benefits of Learning Hindustani Classical Music

Stay Connected With Your Cultural Roots

Knowing your roots is an important aspect of any civilisation. India is known throughout the world for its unique cultural heritage, ranging from Yoga and medicine to literature, music, dance and drama.

Hindustani Classical Music is one of the great examples of this cultural heritage. The Mughal era marks an important period in the development of Hindustani music and demonstrates how cultural diversity can enrich an artistic tradition.

Strengthens Voice Culture

Hindustani Classical Music strengthens and builds the voice. Voice culture includes flexibility of voice while developing breath control, uniformity, clarity, articulation, resonance and vocal range.

Develops Musical Precision

Hours of dedicated Riyaz or practice develop the ability to render every note and every rhythm in its designated place. This disciplined musical accuracy gradually leads the learner towards greater aesthetics and refinement.

Builds Dedication & Self Discipline

Indian Classical Music is a rich musical tradition filled with complexity. Its performance requires many years of study, regular practice and discipline.

The Guru-Shishya relationship is of paramount importance in mastering fundamental techniques and experiencing their resonance within oneself.

A student learns Raga theory and practice primarily through listening, observation and the musical tradition passed down by the Guru. Years of dedicated training between Guru and disciple help establish these musical foundations.

Structured Curriculum

Hindustani Vocal Course Levels

Hindustani Vocal Classes at Sangeet Sadhana are structured across Basic, Intermediate and Advanced levels.

Beginners

Basic Level

The purpose of this class is to give Swaragyan. Elementary lessons or Swaradhyaya of Shruti, Swara, Sur and Tala (Talagyan), Sargams, rules of Raagas, Aroha-Avaroha, Vadi-Samvadis, Swar Sangatis, Pakad and Paltas are introduced.

Students learn to listen to Thekas of Taal and keep a mental note of Tala while demonstrating. Concepts of Saptak and Thaat Paddhati or parent scales are also taught.

Particular emphasis is laid on reproducing music in notation. Theory and evolution of Classical Music, differences between allied Ragas, their catch notes, proper pronunciation and Bol Banana are discussed in detail.

Basic Level 1

2 Weeks

Basic theory and evolution of Classical Music.

4 Weeks / 8 Classes

Swaragyan, Alankar, Meerkhands and Paltas.
Shruti, Swar and concept of Thaat Paddhati.
Talagyan.
Listening to Thekas of Taal and keeping a mental note.
14 basic Taals in various tempos including Dugun and Chaugun.
Explaining Taal structures and helping students write notations.
Demonstration of Taal through infographic presentation.

Basic Level 2

2 Weeks

Classification of Music Instruments.
Basic concepts of Classical Music.
Introduction to Ragas.

4 Weeks

Raag Raang Paddhati.
Time Theory and Samaychakra.
Structures of Aalap and Taan and their types.

Basic Level 3

4 Weeks Per Form

Introduction to semi-classical forms such as Thumri, Dadra and Ghazals.

8 Weeks Per Raag

Beginner Ragas including Yaman, Bhoop, Bilawal, Kafi and Khamaj.

12 Weeks

Raag vs Thaat, emotion, rules and presentation.

Intermediate

Intermediate Level

Students understand the aesthetic structure of Ragas and the elements associated with musical expression. At this stage they develop the ability to identify Raagas and understand their dynamics.

Analysis of Ragas with similar or identical scales and note patterns is introduced along with ornamentations such as Meend, Kana, Khatka and Murki in the delineation of Raga.

Students listen intently to practical demonstrations of musicians and learn to identify note formations within compositions.

Intermediate Level 1

1.5 Years

Introduction to Allied Ragas and understanding their catch notes and phrases.
Introduction to Bol Banana aspects.
Understanding the structure of Raagas.
Bada Khayal and Chota Khayal of Raagas.
Introduction to the Gharana system.

Intermediate Level 2

2.5 Years

Continuation of theory and evolution of music in detail with stories of Gharanedar musicians.
Meaning of improvisation in Music through various forms of ornamentation.
Bada Khayal and Chota Khayal of Raagas.
Light Classical styles such as Thumri including Bol Baant, Bol Banao and Tappa.

Intermediate Level 3

2.5 Years

Introduction to more Raagas.
Listening to practical demonstrations and identifying note formations of compositions.
Understanding similarities and differences between Raagas including scales and melodic patterns.

Advanced

Advanced Level

At the Advanced Level students learn to understand and render compositions modified to suit their individual artistic capability.

Artistic accomplishment is developed through mastery over complex Taans and high-tempo Sa-Re-Ga-Ma ornamentation within the framework of a Raga, gradually developing musical craftsmanship of a high order.

To spread Classical Music among Rasikas, Sangeet Sadhana arranges musical concerts and workshops and brings stalwarts of vocal and instrumental music belonging to different Gharanas onto one platform.

Learning Outcomes

Ability to give a Classical recital beginning with Bada Khayal followed by Chota Khayal and Tarana.
End compositions meaningfully with light Classical styles such as Bhajan, Thumri or Dadra.
Explore and manage Gayaki with different patterns of Layakari while gaining mastery over complex Taans.
Participate in concerts.

Performance Oriented Learning

Bollywood Classics

Frequency: Twice a week
Duration: 1.5 hrs per session

This section is meant for people who see music as a mode of entertainment and encouragement. Here the musician is engaged mostly in the act of performance.

We teach contemporary Bollywood songs as well as Hindi Movie classics while helping students understand the grammatical character of the Raga behind the composition.

Methodology Followed

How to sing along with Karaoke and Beats.
How to perform an acoustic version of a song.
Studio techniques and proper pronunciation of lyrics.
Experiencing the charm of music.
Understanding the song situation, composition and singing with feeling through detailed practical demonstration.

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Musical Classes in Bangalore: Reviews & Testimonials

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