Basics of Konnakol (Vocal Percussion)- Level I

Top Selling

Beginner

star_0

5/5

|

611

Class

Reviews

rating-arrow

by Manjunath BC

30 Years Experience

Performed in more than 45 countries & with the late Bharat Ratna Pt. Ravi Shankar.

US $54 per class |

for 1-on-1, 60 mins class

Pay as you go, 2 classes at a timePay as you go, 2 classes at a time

You can choose your time slots in the next step. ipassio has thousands of happy learners from the US, Canada, Australia, UK, Europe, UAE, and India.

Instruction Language

: English

Course Summary

The language of Carnatic voice percussion, Konnakol, is rich in melody and cadence. Considered as a mimic of the instrument Mridangam, it is the art of reciting syllables while counting the tala by hand. Are you too fascinated by this exciting art form? These classes designed by the renowned BC Manjunath are a perfect bid for beginners who wish to learn this Konnakol from scratch. By the end of this course, students will be able to render taught syllables in the form of words or sentences inside the frame of a rhythmic cycle or tala.

 

 

Learn on

ipassio Video

ipassio Video

Skype

Skype

Teacher's Profile

Manjunath BC

Manjunath BC

Experience: 30 Years

From: India

  • Teacher Skill Keywords

    Teacher Skill Keywords

    Konnakol
  • Education

    Education

    from Ganakalabhushana K N Krishnamurthy, Sangeetha Kalanidhi Dr T K murthy

  • Work Details

    Work Details

    Director - Freelance Musician

About the Course

This course is a foundational course that covers the fundamentals of Konnakol in a step-by-step way covering the following:

  • Introduction to the origin of Konnakol and its relation to the percussion instrument Mridangam
  • Introduction to the art of Konnakol
  • Learning of different syllables that combine to form words or sentences framed within a rhythmic cycle
  • Introduction to syllables like Tha, Dhi, Thom, and Dha Kita that mimic the sounds of a percussion instrument, more so the mridangam
  • Concept of Tala or rhythmic cycle in any composition
  • Introduction to hand movements that accompany the vocal recital of syllables in Konnakol
  • Introduction to Jathi or reciting a string of vocal syllables in Konnakol
  • Balapathas meaning basic solfege, Paluvarasas, Mohras, Korvai, Rades or subdivision of beats

After successful completion of this course, students can gear themselves for the next course, which will look in detail at the different patterns of Konnakol, dwelling further into the tala system: Basics of Konnakol | Vocal Percussion - Level II

About the Teacher: Stalwart BC Manjunath has been practising the mridangam for the last 35 years and represents the fourth generation of musicians in his family.

Performing on stage for the last 30 years, BC Manjunath has had the good fortune of performing alongside the greatest music exponents, namely Pt. Ravi Shankar, Dr M. Balamuralikrishna, Mysore M. Nagraj, Dr Suma Sudhindra, Gnana Kalabhushana K.N. Krishnamurthy and many more. 

Having trained under the illustrious Sangeet Kalanidhi Dr T. K Murthy, BC Manjunath himself has been teaching since the age of 15. Touring worldwide, the vocal percussionist has performed in more than 45 countries, performing at some of the well-renowned landmark locations such as Sydney Opera House, Queen Elizabeth Hall in London, Jazz at Lincoln Center, New York and many more. 

 

 

... Read More

Available For All Age-Groups

Available For All Age-Groups

661 Online live sessions completed

661 Online live sessions completed

Our teachers recommend customized classes for an effective learning experience. Here's why!

Every individual

  • Has a unique learning style

  • Is at a different learning stage

  • Has a different voice texture, tonal quality and intonation

  • Has a different understanding of rhythm and melody

  • Has different breathing capabilities

  • And a different GOAL!

What you get?

World-class  masters as  teachers

World-class masters as teachers

Personalized & Interactive 1-on-1 classes

Personalized & Interactive 1-on-1 classes

Course studio that amplifies passion learning

Course studio that amplifies passion learning

Access to  global creative community

Access to global creative community

Pay as you go - 2 classes at a  time

Pay as you go - 2 classes at a time

Milestone-based learning for best results

Milestone-based learning for best results

Statement of Accomplishment

Statement of Accomplishment

Teacher's performance bits for reference

Teacher's performance bits for reference

Whatsapp

Contact us in case of any questions

+91-97400-50326

Calling
quotes

Student Reviews

Not able to decide on a teacher?

Take Our Help

FAQs

What Makes ipassio Your Best Fit?

Online, real-time classes

Online, real-time classes

From the comfort of your home, 1 on 1 online interactive classes are scheduled at your convenient time.

World class performers as educators

World class performers as educators

Award-winning teachers customize the course just for you. Their structured learning methodology lets you always track your progress.

Pay as you go

Pay as you go

No long-term commitment. Pay for as few as 2 classes at a time. When you can't make it for the class, you can mutually reschedule with ease.