Hindustani Classical Classes
At Ragaaz Music Academy, we focus on building foundation of Hindustani Classical Music in which the lessons are imparted in a traditional Guru-Shishya parampara. Students are taught to observe discipline and patience in the classical singing classes. Workshops by professional artists are conducted frequently in the subjects like vocals building, voice modulation techniques, riyaz methodologies which helps every singer tremendously. Every student can see the graph of progress as they subject themselves to this disciplined regime.
This course can be taken by beginners as well as advance level students from the age group 6yrs and above.
Hindustani Classical Classes In Gurgaon
KEY FEATURES OF Hindustani Classical
- Customized learning plan for each student as per the grades
- Maximum Only 3-4 students in a class
- Individual classes available
- Separate voice skill training classes-Swar Sadhna- for voice building
- Regular learning and riyaz material and harmonium practice along with vocals
- Performances every month
Certifications
Grade Exams in Hindustani Classical
Ragaaz Music Academy prepares the students for the grade exams from Pracheen Kala Kendra. Hindustani classical is a 5 years diploma course and it is considered equivalent to graduation/post graduation in many recognized universities (Pracheen Kala Kendra) by University Grants Commission (UGC) For starters a preliminary course of Pre-Prarambhik 1 and 2 (PP1, PP2) post which the formal education starts.
COURSE STRUCTURE & DURATION
- Prarambhik Part-I
- Prarambhik Part-II
- First year
- Second Year
- Third Year
- Fourth Year
- Fifth Year
This is the first level of certification typically for the beginners. Each level of certification has theory and practical exams to be given separately by the students
Theory: (Oral Exam- 25 Marks)
- Definition of various terminologies in classical music
- Basic Introduction to Taal
- Types of Swaras and Sargams
Practical: (75 marks)
- 5 different alankars/ sargam
- Introduction to Ragas and its bandish (Chota Khyal) , Lakshangeet/ Dhrupad
- Ragas for PP1
1. Bilawal
2. Alhaiyya Bilwal
3. Yaman
4. Bhupali - Taal for PP1 (Khyal Gayki and Dhrupad Gayki)
1. Teen Taal
2. Kehrwa
3. Chowtaal
This is the second-grade exam and students who are well prepared ca directly appear for PP-2
Theory: (Oral Exam- 25 Marks)
- Definition of various terminologies of classical music
- Knowledge of two major music notation styles in Hindustani Classical- Bhatkhande and Paluskar
- Detail information of different Ragas- Their time of singing, mail swaras, styles in which it can be sung etc.
- Character Sketch of Pandit Vishnu Digambar Paluskar
Practical: (75 marks)
- Singing different ragas along with their aarosh, Avroh in different tempo/laya
- Ragas for PP-2
1. Kaafi
2. Khamaj
3. Bhairav - Taal for PP-2
1. Daadra
2. Kehrwa
3. Teen Taal
4. Jhaptal
5. Chowtal
6. Sultaal - Students are expected to demonstrate their knowledge of Taal by reciting the notations and demonstrating the same with hands
Sangeet Bhushan Part- I
This is where the formal certification starts. If the students are prepared enough they can directly appear for First year exam and bypass PP-1 and PP-2
Theory: (Written Exam- 50 Marks)
- Detailed definition of advanced terminologies in music like- Naad, Shruti, Saptalk, Taal, Jaati etc.
- Detailed information of each Raga
- Introduction to Sargam Geet and Lakshan Geet
- Identifying Ragas by looking into the notation combinations
Practical: (100 marks)
- Alankar in shudha (Major) and komal (Minor) swaras
- Singing Ragas with their Alaap, Taan and in different tempo- Dugun /Chowgun
- Ragas for 1st Yr
1. Alhaiyya Bilawal
2. Yaman Kalyan
3. Bhupali
4. Khamaj
5. Bhairav
6. Asawari - Taal for PP1 (Khyal Gayki and Dhrupad Gayki)
1. Teen Taal
2. Kehrwa
3. Chowtaal
Sangeet Bhushan Part-II
In second year the studies get detailed and in-depth knowledge of each Ragas is expected from students.
Theory: (Written Exam- 50 Marks)
- Definitions of advanced terminologies in music
- State difference between Thaat-Raga, Shruti-Swara, Taan- Alaap, Naad- Shruti etc.
- Two methods of notations in details- Bhatkhande and Paluskar
- Types of Songs- Dhrupad, Khyal, Tarana, Sargam Geet, Lakshan Geet
- Similarities and differentiation factors of different Ragas.
- Writing notations of different types of songs as per Bhatkhande pattern
- Biography of- Miya Taansen, Pt. Vishnu Naryan Bhatkhande, Aamir Khusro
Practical: (100 marks)
- Advanced level alankar
- Ragas for Second Year
1. Bhairavi
2. Kaafi
3. Des
4. Vrindavani Sarang
5. Durga
6. Bageshri
7. Bhimpalasi
8. Patdeep
9. Hameer - Bada khyal singing in any of the two Ragas from curriculumHameer
- Identifying Ragas by listening to Alaap
- Demonstration of Taals using hands and reciting the notations
- Singing with Tanpura
- Students are expected to know all the Ragaz from previous years as they progress. Singing full Raga along with its Bada Khyal, Chota Khyal, Alaap, Taan on different Taal is expected by second year of the Hindustani Classical course
Sangeet Bhushan Final
At the end of this year the students will be awarded grade of ‘Sangeet Bhushan’.
Theory: (Written Exam- 50 Marks)
- Complete understanding of how Ragas are created from different Thaats , origin of 72 Thaats and creation of 484 Ragas from these Thaats
- Understanding of Ragas based on their time of singing, rationale for Raga timing, different embellishments (Gamak) and their usage in Ragas
- Characteristics of good singer
- History of Tanpura and Tabla instruments
- Comparative study of different Ragas
- Notation writing for Dhrupad and Dhamar in Thah, Dugun, Tigun, and Chowgun
- Essay writing on various music related subjects
1. Radio and music
2. Classical Music and Light Music
3. Importance of Music in Life
4. Importance of rhythm and tempo in music
5. Music and optional subject - Identifying Ragas by reading notations
- Writing notations of all types of songs describing the tempo of the songs (Thah, Dugun, Tigun, and Chowgun)
- History of Indian Music
- History of Indian Music
- Biography and contribution of
1. Swami Haridas
2. Pt Vishnu Digambar Paluskar
3. Amir Khusro
4. Pt Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande
Practical: (100 marks)
- Detailed singing of below Ragas
1. Tilang
2. Malkauns
3. Poorwi
4. Kalingada
5. Jayjaywanti
6. Kedar
7. Kamod
8. Hameer
9. Deshkar
10. Pilu
11. Patdeep
12. Marwa - Vilambit Khyal in any 4 Ragas in different Taals must be demonstrated by the student
- Tarana, Dhamar, Dhrupad in different tempos
- Demonstrating similarities and differentiation in different Ragas
- Identifying Ragas by listening to Alaaps and different compositions in Ragas
- Demonstrating knowledge of below Taals
1. Tilwada
2. Jhumra
3. Sultaal
4. Roopak - Compulsory Tanpura singing
Sangeet Visharad Part- I
The two years Sangeet Visharad program is treated as equivalent to Bachelor degree in Music.
Theory: (Written Exam- 50 Marks)
- Definitions of advanced terminologies in music
- History and origin of Shruti and Swaras
- Different Taal Systems
- Different Types of songs- Thumri and Tappa
- Song compositions and their notation writing
- Bada Khyal, Chota Khyal, Dhrupad, tappa etc
- Comparison and similarities between different Ragas
- Identifying Ragas by reading notations
- Detailed study of different Taals
- Detailed study of different Gharans of Hindustani Classical Music
- Character sketch and biography of – Haddu Khan, Hassu Khan, Baiju Bawra, Gopal Nayak, Adarang, Sadarang, Bade Ghulam Ali Khan
- Essay Writing
1. Music and Literature
2. Folk Songs
3. Indian Instruments
4. Issues faced by Musicians
5. Suggestions on populating Indian Classical Music
6. National Music Programs
7. Music Academies achieving propagation of Music
Practical: (100 marks)
- Ragas for this year
1. Puriya
2. Hindol
3. Shankara
4. Darbari
5. Kanhada
6. Adana
7. Bahar
8. Sohni
9. Jogiya
10. Multani
11. Jaunpuri
12. Todi
13. Vibhas - Bada Khyal in any 6 Ragas, Dhrupad singing in different tempos
- Dhrupad, Dhamar, Tarana singing in different tempos
- Advanced Alaap and Taan
- Comparison and similarities between different Ragas
- Identification of Ragas by listening to different compositions
- Thumri singing in either of the Ragas- Piloo, Khamaj, Tilang
Sangeet Visharad Final
Completion of Sangeet Visharad program is treated as equivalent to Bachelor degree in Music.
Theory Part 1: (Written Exam- 50 Marks)
Theory Part 2: (Written Exam- 50 Marks)`
Practical: ( 100 Marks)
- Ragas for this year
1. Shri
2. Basant
3. Paraj
4. Puriya Dhanashri
5. Miyan Malhaar
6. Shudh Kalyan
7. Maalgunji
8. Chayanat
9. Deshi
10. Lalit
11. Raamkali
12. Rageshri
13. Gaud-sarang
14. Gaud-Malhaar - Bada Khyal in any 7 Ragas, Dhrupad singing in different tempos
- Dhrupad, Dhamar, Tarana singing in different tempos
- Advanced Alaap and Taan
- Comparison and similarities between different Ragas
- Song compositions and their notation writing
- Identification of Ragas by listening to different compositions
- Thumri singing in either of the Ragas- Piloo, Khamaj, Bhairavi,
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