Comprehensive course on the art of playing Tabla B1

B1 Module of the Beginner's course
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Comprehensive course on the art of playing Tabla B1
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Aug 2023
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Why take this course?

🎶 Embark on Your Tabla Journey with Muthu Kumar Varadarajan's Comprehensive B1 Module! 🎚️


Course Overview:

Dive into the world of percussion with our Beginner's course on the art of playing Tabla, meticulously crafted by the renowned instructor Muthu Kumar Varadarajan. With his vast experience of over 30 years, Muthu has designed this course to teach you the tabla in a unique, language-like approach – master the sounds and rhythms, and then create musical sentences!


What You Will Learn:

  • Foundational Skills: Learn the correct posture, hand placement, and fingering techniques that are essential for playing tabla.
  • Basic Strokes & Sound Production: Understand and execute a variety of strokes to produce clear and resonant sounds on your tabla.
  • One-Handed & Combined Strokes: Master the art of playing simple compositions using basic one-handed and combined strokes.
  • Taal Exploration: Gain insight into the rhythmic cycles known as Taal, and learn how to incorporate them into your playing.
  • Kaydas & Tukadas: Start with the foundational compositions – Kaydas and Tukadas – which are fundamental to tabla performance.
  • Simple Compositions: Play along with simple compositions that will gradually enhance your musical vocabulary.

Course Structure:

This course is divided into three clear levels:

  1. Beginner (B1): Ideal for absolute beginners, this module covers everything from the basics of sitting position to learning how to produce the first sounds on your tabla. You'll start with the alphabets of tabla – the basic strokes and sounds – and gradually move towards forming musical sentences through simple compositions.

  2. Intermediate: As you progress, you'll learn more complex Kaydas, Gaths, and explore popular Taal like Teen Taal, Ek Taal, Rupak Taal, and Jhap Taal. This level enhances your vocabulary and prepares you for more intricate rhythmic patterns.

  3. Advanced: In the final stage, you'll outline a tabla solo, learn compositions in various taals, and even tackle fast compositions like Relas. The advanced level is where your comprehensive understanding of Tabla will truly shine.


Key Highlights:

  • Step-by-Step Approach: Learn at your own pace, with a clear progression from beginner to advanced player.
  • Language-Like Learning: Absorb the concepts in a way that's similar to learning a new language – sound by sound, rhythm by rhythm.
  • Comprehensive Teaching: From the basics to the intricacies of tabla playing, this course covers it all.
  • Real-World Application: Learn to play solo or accompany other musicians, preparing you for performance in various musical settings.

Enroll Today and Begin Your Tabla Odyssey!

Join Muthu Kumar Varadarajan in this enriching journey, where you'll not only learn the art of playing Tabla but also experience the joy and discipline it brings. 🎶✨

Whether you're looking to play for personal enjoyment or aim to pursue tabla professionally, this course is your stepping stone. Sign up now and take the first step towards mastering this captivating percussion instrument! 🛣️✨

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