Course

A step-by-step learning journey designed to build a strong foundation and musical understanding

Course Content

• Basic music theory

• Introduction to the bansuri and producing the first clear note

• Correct holding technique, finger placement, and blowing method

• Introduction to swaras (notes) and smooth note transitions

• Basic alankars for finger and breath coordination

• Playing with tanpura and metronome to develop pitch and rhythm sense

• Practicing long notes to improve breath control and stability

• Learning to play simple tunes, bhajans, or other beginner-friendly compositions

• Developing consistency, confidence, and discipline in daily practice

• Intermediate-level alankars to improve finger agility and coordination

• Understanding and practising with simple taalas or rythmic cycles (eg. teentaal)

• Introduction to ornamentation techniques, including:

  • Meend

  • Gamak

  • Kan Swara / Khatka

  • Murkhi

  • Vibrato

  • Strokes

  • Tonguing

• Learning level-appropriate songs, tunes, patriotic pieces, and bhajans

• Introduction to Thaat system in Hindustani Classical Music

• Raga parichay through beginner friendly ragas, such as Bhoopali, Yaman, Durga, and Hamsadhwani

• Exploring Raga structure, including:

  • Alap

  • Jod

  • Jhala

  • Bandish / Composition

  • Alap & Taan

  • Improvisation

• Working on speed, tempo, and rhythmic clarity

• Introduction to Komal swaras (half notes)

• Learning a range of ragas of various thaats such as Vrindavani Sarang, Desh, Ahir Bhairav, Nat Bhairav, Shivranjani, etc.

• Advanced alankars practice for finger flexibility

• Playing songs and bhajans with background music or karaoke, as suitable to the learner’s level

Note: The course content and curriculum are flexible and indicative, and may vary and evolve based on each student’s learning pace, progress, interest, and musical readiness.