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Learn the Basics of Pakhawaj

Beginner

by Anuja Borude Shinde

18 Years Experience

US $24 per class |

for 1-on-1, 45 mins class

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: English, Hindi, Marathi

Course Summary

Pakhawaj is the oldest version of the double-sided percussion instrument. Does that trigger your curiosity to pick up this traditional instrument with a rich cultural history? These classes designed by the highly-trained Pakhawaj player, Anuja Borude Shinde, are an ideal bid for beginners. You will learn the basics revolving around playing the Pakhavaj, from the rhythm patterns to Paltas variations. Besides classical, you will also be introduced to semi-classical aspects of playing this amazing instrument. 

 

 

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Anuja Borude Shinde

Anuja Borude Shinde

Experience: 18 Years

From: India

  • Teacher Skill Keywords

    Teacher Skill Keywords

    Indian Classical Music
  • Education

    Education

    Alankar in Pakhawaj from Akhil Bharatiy Gandharva Mahavidyalaya

    Masters in Pakhawaj from Bharati Vidyapeeth Pune

    Bachelor in Communication Skill from YCMOU

    Masters in Political Science from YCMOU

About the Course

The course structure has been carefully broken down into stages spanning 40 lessons. Following are the topics that will be covered:

Lessons 1-5

  • Introduction of Pakhawaj 
  • History of Pakhawaj
  • Alphabets of Pakhawaj

Lessons 6-15

  • Basic bols of pakhawaj
  • Small combinations of alphabets 

Lessons 16-25

  • Simple phrases and variations of Bols ( Paltas )
  • Practising Relas to increase the speed of hands on the Pakhawaj

Lessons 26-40

  • Bhajan bols - Theka, Laggi, Tihai
  • Aarati bols
  • Accompaniment with folk music

About the Teacher: Anuja Borude Shinde started her Pakhawaj learning journey at the age of eight. She took training under the guidance of famous Pakhawaj player Pandit Vasantraoji Ghorpadkar of Nana Panse Gharana for 2.5 years. And later from renowned Pakhawaj player Pandit Akhileshji Gundecha. Since 2014, she is learning Pakhawaj at Bhopal Gurukul at ‘Dhrupad Sansthan’ by Padmashree Pandit Gundecha Brothers. 

Anuja is one of the top female pakhawaj players in India. She has exhibited her skills on national and international stages. She has also been a recipient of various scholarships and honours.  

Anuja has accompanied renowned artists like : 

  • Padmashree Pandit Gundecha Brothers for Dhrupad
  • Nancy Lesh for Cello 
  • Vidushi Jyotiji Hegade for Rudraveena
  • Vidushi Gauri pathare,
  • Pandit Shounak Abhisheki (Khyal)
  • Dhrupad Sisters 

 

 

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Pay as you go - 2 classes at a  time

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