Learning different Raags – #1 Raag Yaman

Learn how Taals work , Learn how to count Beats – including the more complex beats with fractions.
Learn how Tihais work and how to create your own.

This list will be available in the “Learn-Online” page above as well.

The basic structure of the system I will be using to serve online workshops has been put in place. No obligations. Learn what you want, when you want, if you want. But please carefully read through the “learn-online” page at the top first. There are 3 free lessons up for beginners who have some experience [...]

Expected Results for this workshop:
Tune your instrument so switching scales is easy.
Train yourself to be able to play from any SA setting – without re-tuning your instrument.
Improve your note-matching skills , for accompaniment.

Interested in trying to make your own Esraj / Dilruba ? Instructions by Mr. Dennis Havlena. Be sure to check out his Youtube videos and subscribe to his channel. Once you’re looking at the instructions there one point to keep in mind: My personal opinion is that, a lighter, less dense bridge would help give [...]

this workshop contains
2 exercises for slightly more complex meends you can use as embellishments
1 exercise to practice producing Murkis
and 1 exercise for Vibrato

Level: intermediate

Cost: $19

Composition in Raag Yaman. ” GRS.N ”

Useful as a Shaan before Starting a Kirtan program
or a Gat for a purely Musical gathering / Jam session.

Level: Beginner
Prerequisites: You can play notes on your Esraj clearly , You know the Indian Notation system , You understand how rhythmic cycles work.

Notations provided.

Cost: US$13
Access Duration: 45 days.

If you’re starting from scratch and have NO knowledge of the Indian Music system yet,
this workshop will help you
* Get Familiar with the Indian Notation System – Illustrations and Videos provided
* Tune your instrument – detailed Illustration & Audio reference provided

Cost:US$10
We understand that you’re new at this, so for this workshop the Time Limit is: 75 days
to make sure you have PLENTY of time to get your questions answered.

5 Exercises to develop your speed and accuracy.
1 Exercise to help with bowing speed.
These will also be appreciated later on when you want to add creative, improvised sargams to a composition you are playing.

Skill level: Beginner
(after about 1 month of getting used to your instrument and being able to play the basic exercises provided earlier)

Cost:US$19
Access Duration:41 days.

4 Exercises to help you develop your skills with different Meends.

Level: Intermediate

These same exercises are superb for voice training as well.

Cost: US$21
Access Duration: 40 days

Things you need to know if you’re brand new at this.

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Basic information and demonstration on Tuning your Esraj or Dilruba.

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Basic Bowing and & Sargam in Raag Yaman

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