Kanjira Online Classes
Kanjira Lessons
Introducing Kanjira – Online Musical Lessons at BMusician
The Kanjira is a small but highly versatile instrument capable of producing a range of intricate rhythms and textures. It is used as an accompaniment for vocalists and other percussion instruments in Carnatic music performances. Crafted from the wood of the jackfruit tree, the Kanjira features a circular frame with a single drumhead to produce bass tones, open tones, and muted tones. Primarily used as a bhajan and folk instrument for centuries, the Kanjira was elevated to the classical stage following a massive transformation in its structure in the 1800s. Today, it has been introduced across numerous musical genres. Master the versatile instrument from the best tutors; take Kanjira lessons online.
Kanjira Lessons from Top Instrument Players
Knowing Carnatic music basics will help you learn a lot about Kanjira. At BMusician, students can learn the basics of Kanjira and Indian classical music from top Kanjira players online. They are guided around the fundamentals of holding the instrument and playing simple rhythms through step-by-step self-paced learning. Individual sessions and class recordings provide the flexibility and convenience of musical education.
Popular Courses
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Overview
This course will provide a great head start to Indian Percussion and the basic lessons in playing this unique instrument. This well-structured course consists of around 10 modules that educates students about the fundamentals of Indian carnatic percussion and trains the students in playing complete Aadhi Thalam lessons on the Kanjira. On completion, students will have a good understanding of the Indian rhythm system and will be ready to play a simple solo in Aadhi thalam on the Kanjira.Course Goals
Prerequisites
Students who are New to music, New to Indian Percussion, New to Kanjira, People who have had training in other forms of percussion music but new Kanjira.Syllabus
- Introduction to Indian Percussion, Theory and Fundamentals of the instrument
Difficulty: EasyNumber of Hours: 1 hours
Theory lessons on Carnatic music, Indian percussion thala system, types of beats, great musicians and fundamentals of the instrument - Fundamental Lessons
Difficulty: EasyNumber of Hours: 6 hours
Pre-aadhi thalam lessons and basic fingering/reciting techniques. - Aadhi Thalam - 4 beats
Difficulty: MediumNumber of Hours: 15 hours
Aadhi Thalam Chathusra Nadai lessons and Pharan Sorkals. - Aadhi Thalam - 3 beats
Difficulty: MediumNumber of Hours: 10 hours
Aadhi Thalam Thisra Nadai lessons - Aadhi Thalam - 5 beats
Difficulty: HardNumber of Hours: 10 hours
Aadhi Thalam Kanta Nadai lessons - Music Mathematics
Difficulty: MediumNumber of Hours: 3 hours
Lessons to understand the simple calculations involved in indian percussion music. - Mohara and Korvai
Difficulty: MediumNumber of Hours: 4 hours
An important part of every thalam that involves pharan sorkals and interesting calculations. - Interesting Korvais
Difficulty: HardNumber of Hours: 4 hours
Some interesting korvais in Aadhi Thalam involving simple calculations and mathematics.
Overview
In this course, students will learn complete Rupaka (6 beats) and Misra chapu (7 beats) thalams. This course also focuses on teaching the students the mathematics involved in Indian Percussion and simple song accompaniment techniques on the Kanjira. On completion of this course, students will be able to perform solos or accompany simple songs in Aadhi, Rupakam and Misra Chaapu thalams.Course Goals
Prerequisites
Students who have learnt fundamentals of Kanjira and above.Syllabus
- Intermediate Level Theory
Difficulty: EasyNumber of Hours: 1 hours
An introduction to important concepts that are mandatory to understand before going into advanced thalams. - Rupaka Thalam - 4 beats
Difficulty: MediumNumber of Hours: 10 hours
Rupaka Thalam Chathusra Nadai lessons. - Rupaka Thalam - 3 beats
Difficulty: MediumNumber of Hours: 6 hours
Rupaka Thalam Thisra Nadai lessons. - Rupaka Thalam - 5 beats
Difficulty: HardNumber of Hours: 6 hours
Rupaka Thalam Kanta Nadai lessons. - Aadhi and Rupakam - 7 beats
Difficulty: HardNumber of Hours: 4 hours
Misra Nadai lessons in both Aadhi and Rupaka Thalam - Advanced lessons - Aadhi and Rupaka Thalam
Difficulty:ProfessionalNumber of Hours: 6 hours
Lessons involving complicated sollu kattu variations and calculations. - Basic Accompaniment Training - Aadhi and Rupaka Thalam
Difficulty: ProfessionalNumber of Hours: 4 hours
Lessons on how to accompany for simple carnatic Krithis. - Rupaka Thalam - Mohara and Korvai
Difficulty:ProfessionalNumber of Hours: 4 hours
An important part of every thalam that involves pharan sorkals and interesting calculations. - Rupaka Thalam - Interesting Korvais
Difficulty:ProfessionalNumber of Hours: 6 hours
Some interesting korvais in Aadhi Thalam involving simple calculations and mathematics. - Arudhis and Muthaippu
Difficulty:ProfessionalNumber of Hours: 4 hours
Basic half, one and two aavarthana arudhis and muthaippus in Aadhi and Rupaka thalams.
Overview
In this course, students will learn complete Kanta chapu (5 beats) and any two of the 35 thalams. This course also focuses on teaching the students the advanced mathematics involved in Indian Percussion, Korvai Composition techniques and advanced song accompaniment techniques. This course also involves Korappu training. On completion of this course, students will be able to perform solos with Mridangam or accompany complex songs in Aadhi, Rupakam, Misra Chaapu thalams and Kanta Chapu thalams in both Vilamba kaalam and Chowka kaalams.Course Goals
Prerequisites
Students who have learnt Intermediate level Kanjira and above.Syllabus
- Advanced Level Theory
Difficulty: HardNumber of Hours: 3 hours
Advanced theory on Carnatic music and 35 Thala System. - Misra chapu - 4 beats
Difficulty: HardNumber of Hours: 8 hours
Misra Chapu Chathusra Nadai lessons. - Misra Chapu - 3 beats
Difficulty: HardNumber of Hours: 4 hours
Misra Chapu Thisra Nadai lessons. - Misra Chapu - Mohara and Korvai
Difficulty: HardNumber of Hours: 4 hours
An important part of every thalam that involves pharan sorkals and interesting calculations. - Interesting Korvais
Difficulty: ProfessionalNumber of Hours: 6 hours
Some interesting korvais in Misra Chapu Thalam involving complex calculations and mathematics. - Kanta Chapu - 4 beats
Difficulty:HardNumber of Hours: 8 hours
Kanta Chapu Chathusra Nadai lessons - Kanta Chapu - 3 beats
Difficulty: HardNumber of Hours: 4 hours
Kanta Chapu Thisra Nadai lessons. - Kanta Chapu - Mohara Korvai
Difficulty:HardNumber of Hours: 4 hours
Mohara and Korvai in Kanta Chapu thalam - Interesting Korvais - Kanta Chapu Thalam
Difficulty:ProfessionalNumber of Hours: 6 hours
Some interesting korvais in Kanta Chapu thalam involving complex calculations and creativity. - Thani Avarthanam Training
Difficulty:Number of Hours: 6 hours
Lessons on how to play a solo in any of the 4 basic thalams.
Kanjira Online Courses – What Will You Learn
Our online Kanjira courses provide a brief overview of the instrument's history and Carnatic music. You can explore various playing techniques, including hand positioning and finger tapping. Learn the basic structure of talas in Carnatic music and master time-based rhythmic patterns and fingering techniques. The assignments will eventually enhance the speed and precision required for playing the instrument.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The system has an in-built video call classroom that works on the all major browsers. All you need is a laptop/desktop with camera and microphone attached and any one of the above mentioned browsers installed.
If you wish you take the classes on your phone, you can use the Bmusician app. Bmusician App is available both on Android and iOS.
There are basically two ways to get started with the classes. Live 1-to-1 or a Shared Slot. In case of LIVE 1-to-1, you can click the Enrol button below, tell us your time preferences i.e. when you will be free to take up the classes. We will allocate you a Teacher and Timeslot based on your preferences.
For Shared slots, you can click on the Teachers tab above, click the instructor you are interested in and select a timeslot that suits you and complete enrollment.