Course Content
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Course Content for 1st Year: Basics of Music
Module 1: Understanding Swaras
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Introduction to Swaras (Musical Notes)
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Sudha (Natural)
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Vikrit Swars (Komal & Teevra)
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Practical Exercises
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Practice sessions for Sudha, Komal, and Teevra Swars
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Module 2: Thaats and Ragas
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Overview of 5 Thaats
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Bilawal
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Kalyan
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Bhairav
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Kafi
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Bharavi
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Detailed Study of Three Ragas
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Bhupali
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Yaman Kalyan
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Bhairav
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Module 3: Taals in Indian Classical Music
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Introduction to Taals
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Teen Tal
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Ek Tal
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Kaherva
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Dadra
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Practical Application
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Hands-on practice sessions for each Taal by making them sing with Taal
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Module 4: Genre Exploration
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Bhajans, Geet & Ghazals
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Understanding the nuances of different genres
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Practical singing sessions
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Module 5: Bollywood and Private Songs
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Application of Ragas in Popular Music
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Learning and practicing Bollywood and private songs
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Understanding the connection between Ragas and songs
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Module 6: Introduction to Instruments
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Basics of Casio and Harmonium
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Basic playing techniques
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Understanding the role of these instruments in Indian music
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Module 7: Advanced Singing Techniques
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Singing with Tanpura
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Enhancing vocal strength and control
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Perfecting singing without instrumental support
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Assessment and Evaluation:
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Regular monitoring of student’s progress & practical assessments on the basis of practice audio clips shared by them.
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Performance evaluations for individual on the basis of the audios/ videos shared by students
Note: The course is designed to progressively build the foundation of students in the field of music, providing them with a comprehensive understanding of both theoretical concepts and practical applications. The aim is to foster a love for music, encourage creativity, and prepare students for more advanced studies in subsequent years.