Chapter One&nbsp;: Basic&nbsp;Syllables&nbsp;And&nbsp;Sounds

Understanding, identifying and playing each syllable of tabla distinctively and distinguishing between notes of identical tones but varying nomenclatures in the context of Tabla language.

Chapter Two: The Phraselogy

Understanding the ideas and phrases to inculcate an 8&nbsp; beat structures (Ashtak) to help students keep beats to their favourite songs &nbsp;and increase a consciousness in the realm of rhythm

Chapter Three: Methods of Practice

Understanding the hand movement, fingering technique , acquiring finesse in playing tabla phrases pertaining to the development of the same through recitation technique.

Chapter One: The&nbsp;Lyrical&nbsp;And&nbsp;Metrical&nbsp;Concept

Understanding the concept of using contrasting notes to explain lyrical and metrical propositions in compositions such as a Kaayda. Imparting techniques and enhancing exercises to amplify the importance of the concept.

Chapter Two: The Exploration Of Kaayda

Understanding the importance of Kaayda and its significance in tabla repertoire. Exploration and expansion &nbsp;&nbsp;pertaining to the development of the concept.

Chapter Three: Rela And Fixed Compositions

Understanding both subtleties and differences between a &nbsp;Kaayda and a Rela with emphasis on phraseology, diction and speed. Also a spotlight on Fixed compositions and their relevance.

<ul>
	<li>Introduction to Tabla.</li>
	<li>Definition of terms.</li>
	<li>Knowledge of all main varnas and its method of playing on your instrument.</li>
	<li>Playing and reciting Tals in Thah and Dugun.</li>
	<li>Playing and reciting basic tal in normal tempo.</li>
	<li>Improvisation in Tritaal.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Knowledge of Vilambit, Madhya and Drut laya.</li>
	<li>Different Bols /syllables played on Tabla and the procedure of playing.</li>
	<li>Process of playing Bols.</li>
	<li>Knowledge of Pt. paluskar and Pt. Bhatkhande notation systems.</li>
	<li>Learn to write taals in both notation systems.</li>
	<li>Knowledge of writing the Tukdas of Tritaal / Chautaal and Jhaptaal / Sultaal in Pt. Bhatkhande notation system.</li>
	<li>Definition of terms.</li>
	<li>Learn to recite by hand and play taals in single and double.</li>
	<li>Improvisation in Taals.</li>
	<li>Learn to play and accompany with Chotaa Khyal or Rajakhani gat in Tritaal.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Definition of the terms.</li>
	<li>Learn to recite by hand showing khali and tali in barabar ki laya and dugun.</li>
	<li>Explanation of the various parts of Tabla.</li>
	<li>Improvisation in Tritaal.</li>
	<li>Improvisation in Jhaptaal.</li>
</ul>

Theory And Practical

<ul>
	<li>History of Tabla&nbsp; and its modification in modern time.</li>
	<li>Learn about various Gharanaas and Baaj.</li>
	<li>Learn about various Gaayan Shailee (vocal styles) and Gaayan Prakaars (vocal types).</li>
	<li>Performance knowledge of Tabla.</li>
	<li>Definitions of various terms.</li>
	<li>Learn to write notations.</li>
	<li>Learn how to tune your instrument and knowledge of various pitched tabla to be used with different musical styles for accompaniment.</li>
	<li>Learn to play Thekaa of various taals.</li>
	<li>Learn to use Taals in various musical styles.</li>
	<li>Learn to play mukhdaas in vilambit Tritaal and Jhaptaal.</li>
	<li>Learn to play Laggi in Kaherwa and Dadra with tihai in end to join the thekaa.</li>
	<li>Improvisation in Tritaal.</li>
	<li>Improvisation in Jhaptaal.</li>
	<li>Learn to play bols.</li>
	<li>Learn to recite taals by hand in tigun laya (triple speed).</li>
	<li>Learn to recite Gat and Farmaayshi chakradhaar by hand in Tritaal.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Knowledge of different vocal styles.</li>
	<li>History of tabla.</li>
	<li>Explanation of the various parts of Tabla.</li>
	<li>Knowledge of all gharaanaas and their baajs of tabla.</li>
	<li>Learn to write notations.</li>
	<li>Learn various terms.</li>
	<li>Biography of &nbsp;Tabla players and their contribution in music.</li>
	<li>Essay on to taal and tabla.</li>
	<li>Comparative study of various terms.</li>
	<li>Learn to recite and play taal&rsquo;s thekaas by hand in ekgun and dugun.</li>
	<li>Ability to do accompaniment with Badakhyaal in Ektaal and Tritaal.</li>
	<li>Ability to join the sam by playing mukhdaas in vilambit laya in taals.</li>
	<li>Appropriate knowledge of tuning a tabla.</li>
	<li>Improvisation in Tritaal.</li>
	<li>Ability to play Rupak, Jhaptaal and Ektaal with full preparation.</li>
	<li>Ability to theka of tritaal in drut laya.</li>
</ul>

Teachers Details

Dr. Amit Kher

Dr. Amit Kher

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