Training in Hindustani Classical Vocal Music - Level up
Intermediate
by Arul Seth
17 Years Experience
An empaneled artist of All India Radio, Arul has been awarded the CCRT scholarship for Young Artists by the Ministry of Culture, Govt of India.
US $30 per class |
for 1-on-1, 60 mins class
Recommended: 2 classes per week | 12-16 weeks to level up
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Instruction Language
: English, Bengali, Hindi
Course Summary
Hindustani Classical Music is truly addictive, isn't it? Particularly, after you have discovered the hidden potential of your vocal chord and its ability to create music.
It will help you in gaining a deeper knowledge and understanding of the development of the ragas. It will focus on the small intricacies of the raga music as well as on the badhat (development) and improvisation in a raga.
In this course, the students will learn the advanced techniques that enable them to bring out the full potential of their voices! By the end of this course, a student will be able to present a Bada Khayal and at least two chota khayals in a raag along with self-improvised alaaps, sargams, and taans.
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Teacher Skill Keywords
Indian Classical Music, Advanced Vocals, Vocalist, Hindustani Classical Music
Education
BA Hons Music from Delhi University
MA Hons Music from Delhi University
Work Details
Singer, Performer, Vocalist - Hindustani Classical Vocalist, Ghazal Singer
About the Course
This intermediate-level course is an extension of the Beginner course Introduction to Hindustani Classical Music. The highlights of this course include:
- Complex alankaars or paltas in sargam and aakar
- Ability to sing alankaars in all ten Thaats
- Introduction to various vocal ornamentations used in Hindustani music such as Gamak, Meend, Khatka, Murki, Zamzama, etc
- Taught various bandishes in the same raag which helps to bring out the different shades of the raga
- Various bandishes in different taals and laya will be taught
- Learn the ability to improvise in a raag
- Introduction to semi-classical forms of music such as Thumris, Dadras, Bhajans.
About the Teacher
Arul Seth is a Hindustani classical vocalist belonging to the Kirana Gharana. He started his musical journey at the age of 9 under the tutelage of Smt. Mousumi Dasgupta in Siliguri, West Bengal. After shifting to Ghaziabad he came under the able guidance of Late Smt. Kamal Hanspal (Top Grade AIR Artist) and Dr. Vinod Gandharv played a vital role in his progress. Currently, he is also getting the best technical guidance from Pt. Harish Tiwari(disciple of Bharat Ratna Bhimsen Joshi) of Kirana Gharana. As part of his formal music education, he has completed his MA in Hindustani music from the University of Delhi and won the Gold Medal on its completion. His gayaki reflects and has influences from the Kirana Gharana because of his training and exposure to the system. Apart from Khayals, he also excels in semi-classical forms such as Thumris, Bhajans, and Ghazals.
He is an empaneled artist of All Indian Radio and also has been awarded the CCRT scholarship for Young Artists by the Ministry of Culture, Govt of India. He recently got a scholarship from the National Council of Performing Arts, Mumbai. He was also awarded the first prize in the Indian Film Project festival for his song "KATI PATANG". He has performed in various cities all over the country such as Delhi, Mumbai, Amritsar, Jalandhar, Guwahati, Silchar, Siliguri, Kolkata, and Lucknow to name a few.
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- The student will be able to present a Bada Khayal and at least two chota khayals with improvised taans, sargams, and alaap
- Ability to identify the notes being used when listening to a song
- Ability to identify basic raags
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- Students should have a deep interest and dedication to learning this genre of music.
- The student should be able to sing all notes in perfect intonation
- Have a brief knowledge of some basic ragas.
- The students should download the Tanpura App. Alternatively, they can also own electronic Tanpura and Taalmala.
- A stable internet connection
- A quiet and distraction-free learning environment
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Available For All Age-Groups
28 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!
Available For All Age-Groups
28 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!
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Pay as you go - 2 classes at a time
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Statement of Accomplishment
Teacher's performance bits for reference
World-class masters as teachers
Personalized & Interactive 1-on-1 classes
Course studio that amplifies passion learning
Access to global creative community
Pay as you go - 2 classes at a time
Milestone-based learning for best results
Statement of Accomplishment
Teacher's performance bits for reference
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