Hindustani Vocals (Level 1)

Description

Level 1 of the Hindustani Vocal Course is focused on developing the basic fundamentals of Hindustani Music. The students are introduced to the ragas Yaman and Bhimpalas. They are taught a prayer and a Bhajan. The rhythmic cycle teen taal is introduced. To improve pitch mastery, they are taught note patterns (alankars ) 1-12, with the concept of different kalas or speeds. To keep things interesting they are also taught a film song that has Hindustani elements in it.