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Learn Dholki - The Rhythms of Maharashtrian Tamasha and Lavani

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An accomplished performer at All India Radio and top cultural festivals, Swanand excels in fusion music and rhythm accompaniment for musical dramas.

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: English

Course Summary

Dholki is a popular drum from Maharashtra, used in traditional music and dance. It is an important part of Powada, which tells stories of brave warriors, and Tamasha, a lively folk theatre. Most famously, Dholki is played in Lavani, a fast and expressive dance form that shares stories about life, beauty, and spirituality. In old Marathi films, many songs and scenes were inspired by Tamasha, making Dholki even more popular. Today, it is played both as part of folk performances and as an independent musical instrument. Also known as Dholak or Nal, this barrel-shaped drum continues to be loved by musicians.

This beginner-friendly Dholki course will teach you how to play the instrument in a traditional Maharashtrian style. You will learn:

  • The history and importance of Dholki in folk music.

  • The correct techniques to play Dholki.

  • Different beats, rhythms (Taals and Thekas), and patterns (Tode and Laggis).

  • How to play Lavani and Powada performances.

  • How to improve step by step and gain confidence to perform.

By the end of this course, with regular practice and dedication, you will be able to play Dholki and even perform in front of an audience!

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Teacher's Profile

Swanand Sanjay Karandikar

Swanand Sanjay Karandikar

Experience: 8 Years

From: India

  • Teacher Skill Keywords

    Teacher Skill Keywords

    Artist, Indian Music, Indian Rhythm, International Artist, Folk Music, Expert Tabla Teacher, Basics of Tabla, Percussion, Tabla
  • Education

    Education

    Batchelor of Arts (Hindi) from Mumbai Hindi Vidyapeeth

    Tabla Visharad (equal to graduation of a university degree program) from Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal, Mumbai

  • Work Details

    Work Details

    Tabla, Dholak, Dholki Teacher & management of the organization.. - Swar-Taal Sadhana, The School of Music, Pune

    Tabla Teacher - School of Holistic Department’ operating under ‘MIT ADT University

About the Course

The highlights of this course include -

  • Rhythm exercises will be taught that will improve your rhythm sense, timing, and coordination.
  • You will learn to listen to different songs and try to recognize the underlying beat and rhythm patterns.
  • You will learn by clapping your hands and counting the numbers in single, double, triple, and quadruple speeds while maintaining an equal time interval.
  • You should develop the habit of practicing rhythm with your hands randomly on different surfaces like the table or on your thighs. Also use Dhol-Tasha (drum beats) to play the beats on the table. 
  • Introduction to Kharj (Base) and Taar (Treble) sounds. (b) Rhythm Lagori. 
  • Introduction to Taal – Dadra (Waltz – 3 beat rhythm) - (Ghe, Ta, Ta,) & Taal Keharva - (4 beat rhythm) -(Ghe -, TaTa, Ghe -, Ta -)
  • You will learn in depth about music theories. 
  • You will learn about the instrument - Dholki
  • You will have the conceptual and practical knowledge on Laya, Taal, Theka
  • You will learn the correct sitting posture while playing the Dholki. The correct way of keeping the instrument and the method of holding fingers on it.
  • You will also learn Detailed information about how to play alphabets/ letters and their practice- Dhum Pan, Chati Pan, and letters which are played simultaneously on Dhum and Chati and how to practice them.                        
  • The words and language of the Dholki language and their practice.
  • Detailed information and playing techniques of Taal, Thekas and Bols - Dadra (6 beat Taal), Rupak (7 beat Taal), Deepcahndi (14 beat Taal), Keharwa (8 beat Taal), Theka, Laggi, Sarpat, Tod etc
  • You will learn to play Dholki with simple songs.

If you want to explore other percussion instruments, you can check out the course - Learn to Play Dholak.

About the Teacher

Swanand Sanjay Karandikar is a Solo Artist, Accompanist and Percussion Teacher who specializes in Tabla, Dholki, and Dholak. He has trained under maestros Pandit Suresh Talwalkar, Pandit Ramdas Palsule, and his father Shri Sanjay Karandikar. He holds of a Bachelor of Arts (Hindi) and a Tabla Visharad certification from Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal. Swanand is an accomplished performer at prestigious platforms, including All India Radio and cultural festivals. Adept at fusion music and rhythm accompaniment in musical dramas, with a strong commitment to preserving and innovating Indian percussion traditions.

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Available For All Age-Groups

Available For All Age-Groups

2 Online live sessions completed

2 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 different posture and instrument holding style

  • Has different mind-hand coordination

  • Has a different understanding of rhythm and melody

  • And a different GOAL!

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World-class  masters as  teachers

World-class masters as teachers

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Personalized & Interactive 1-on-1 classes

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Course studio that amplifies passion learning

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Pay as you go - 2 classes at a  time

Pay as you go - 2 classes at a time

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