Carnatic Harmonium
Course Details
About the Course
The harmonium is a classic instrument that continues to retain its pivotal position in Indian classical music. The intricate ragas and melodious ghazals sound beautiful when performed on the harmonium. It is not a complicated instrument to master once you are well-versed in the fundamentals, 3-20 alankaar, scales and chords, 3 octaves to 4 lines, 13 scales and more. At BMusician, our course curricula are divided into different levels that align with our applicants’ level of understanding. The syllabus also covers the rich history of Carnatic music, including interactive lessons on how to play songs on the instrument. The online Carnatic music teachers provide you with the necessary guidance, from theoretical knowledge to practical training, helping you to develop the skills gradually.
We take pride in our chosen faculty, who come from prominent musical gharanas. Through 1-to-1 live sessions and group classes, you will be trained extensively on the instrument, while assessments and assignments will propel your progress. Our sessions are curated to accommodate the different paces of learning of each student, as our tutors ensure that every aspirant gets guided attention from the gurus. On completion of the courses, students are certified by top universities. Such internationally recognized certificates will boost your musical career. Take Carnatic harmonium lessons online from the best tutors; join our courses today!
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- Beginner
- Intermediate
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Overview
In this course, students will be trained in the fundamentals of Carnatic music and Harmonium fingering techniques. The course is made of 5 modules that focuses on the teaching the students to play the basics of carnatic music upto the Geetham and Swarajathis level on the Harmonium. On the completion of this course, students will be ready to play very simple carnatic songs (Krithis) on the Harmonium, thereby making them eligible for the Intermediate level in which they will be learning Varnams and Krithis.Prerequisites
Students who are new to any form of music, New to Carnatic Harmonium, People who have learnt other forms of Music but new to Harmonium.Syllabus
- Introduction to Carnatic music and Music theoryDifficulty: EasyDuration: 1 hours
A brief introduction to Carnatic music, Indian Carnatic Raaga and Thala system. - VarisaigalDifficulty: EasyDuration: 10 hours
Lessons that teach the fundamental ascending and descending melody sequences. This module also includes Aakaram training. - AlankaramDifficulty: MediumDuration: 8 hours
Alakarams are lessons composed in a variety of thalams that focuses on improving the rhythm aspects of the student. It involves singing/playing the notes in different speeds. - Geetham and SwarajathiDifficulty: MediumDuration: 10 hours
These simple lessons give the students a great exercise on combining the melody, notes and the thala. - Deepchandi Taal and variationsDifficulty: HardDuration: 15 hours
In this module students will be trained in various Kaydas, Paltas and Relas in Deepchandi Taal (14 beats) and its variations - Simple KrithisDifficulty: HardDuration: 10 hours
Basic carnatic songs with a focus on improving the melody aspects of singing/playing.
Overview
This course is focussed on improving the Harmonium fingering techniques and the Carnatic music depth of the students. This is achieved by training the students to play Aadhi thala and Ata thala varnams in different speeds and Intermediate level Krithis on the Harmonium. On completion of this course, the students will be able to handle the instrument with a higher level of confidence and will be ready to play Intermediate level songs on the Harmonium.Prerequisites
Students who have learnt Carnatic Harmonium or Keyboard upto Geetham level and above.Syllabus
- Intermediate Level TheoryDifficulty: MediumDuration: 1 hours
An introduction to imporant concepts that are mandatory to understand before going into intermediate lessons. - Aadhi Thala VarnamsDifficulty: HardDuration: 30 hours
A minimum of 8 Aadhi thala varnams. This module also include Voice/Fingering training in different raagams. - Ata Thala VarnamsDifficulty: HardDuration: 15 hours
Any one Ata Thala varnam. - Intermediate Level KrithisDifficulty: HardDuration: 25 hours
A minimum of 5 intermediate level krithis composed by Trinities.
Overview
This course provides in depth Carnatic Harmonium training that includes playing complex varnams in different speeds, advanced level krithis (including 1 Pancharathna Krithi) and techniques to achieve dexterity over the instrument. This course also focuses on Kalpana swara training and Raaga Aalapana training. On completion of this course, students will be able to handle the instrument with great ease and play complex Carnatic music krithis with simple kalpana swaras, neravals and raga aalapanas. On completion of this course, the student will be a complete Carnatic Harmonium Artist, well equipped to perform full time music concerts and achieve his/her musical ambitions.Prerequisites
Students who have learnt Carnatic Harmonium or Keyboard upto Varnam level and above.Syllabus
- Advanced level TheoryDifficulty: MediumDuration: 2 hours
An introduction to important concepts that are mandatory to understand before going into advanced lessons. - Advanced VarnamsDifficulty: HardDuration: 50 hours
A minimum of 10 aadhi thala and 5 ata thala varnams in atleast 2 degree speeds with Thisram. This module also include Voice/Fingering training in different raagams. - Advanced KrithisDifficulty: HardDuration: 50 hours
A minimum of 10 vilamba kaala (Slow Speed) and Dhuritha Kaala (Fast Speed) advanced krithis. - Pancharathna KrithisDifficulty: HardDuration: 50 hours
Any two Pancharathna krithis. - Basic Raaga Aalapana and Swara Kalpana trainingDifficulty: ProfessionalDuration: 40 hours
Lessons to train the students in simple Raaga Alapana and kalpana swara techniques.
Our Gurus
Our faculty members are more than just mere trainers. With their abundance of knowledge and experience, they act as a beam of light, nurturing young talents in their musical journeys through personalized music lessons online.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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