Course Content
Introduction
In your first session, you will be introduced to music in general, Indian classical music and sur (notes) of Indian classical music. This video is a step-by-step guide to learn sever shudh sur of Indian Vocal Music – SA, RE, GA, MA, PA, DHA, and NI. These seven surs are inspired by nature and used to create any music or song. You can make different rhythms with high, low, and soft frequencies out of these shudh surs. This video will aid you in learning the basics of these “Seven Surs”.
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Introduction of Music Definition SA, RE, GA, MA, PA, DHA, and NI
16:31
Lesson 2
In this session, learn different variations of the seven shudh sur of Indian Vocal Music – SA, RE, GA, MA, PA, DHA, and NI. We will also learn the Aroh (Ascending) and Abaroh (Descending) part of seven sur with more information on the three different octaves - high, low, and soft.
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Revision of Alankar
17:01
Lesson 3
In previous videos, you learned seven surs, their variations, and octaves. In this video, learn new alankars (figure of speech) using these seven surs. You will use different combinations of surs to create alankars. For example, Sa Re Ga, Re Ga Ma, Ga Ma Pa, and so on. The trainer will also teach you a harmonious Bhajan, Hey Ram. Learn how seven surs are used to sing this Bhajan using Harmonium.
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New Alankar and Song – Hey Ram Bhajan – Part 1
14:48
Lesson 4
This video is a continuation of the previous video. In the previous video, you learned to create new alankars using seven surs and the first paragraph of the Bhajan, ‘Hey Ram’. In this video, learn more alankars and practice the remaining part of ‘Hey Ram’ Bhajan. The trainer will also introduce you to new alankars using 4 to 5 of the seven surs.
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New Alankar and Song – Hey Ram Bhajan – Part 2
16:36
Lesson 5
This video introduces you to the first and second alankar that are used in Indian Vocal music with teentaal. Teentaal is also called tritaal and is the most common taal of Indian classical music. Teentaal has 16 beats, which are divided into four equal divisions. Teentaal is a base of Indian classical music.
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First & Second Alankar Sing with Taal, Teen Taal, 16 Matra introduction.
06:45
Lesson 6
In previous videos, you learned and practiced seven surs, their variations to create alankars, teentaal, and its 16 beats. This video is a practice session of alankars and what you have learned so far. Also, the trainer will create more alankars using the seven surs.
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Alankars practice
10:05
Lesson 7
In this video, the trainer will teach how to sing a vintage Hindi kids' Hindi rhyme – ‘Nani Teri Morni Ko’, with the help of Harmonium. The trainer will also explain the sargams – musical notes that he will be using on Harmonium while singing the song. In addition, you will also learn a new alankar using only 2 surs.
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New Alankar and Song – Nani Teri Morni Ko (Kids Rhyme)
09:45
Lesson 8
Till now, you have learned two different songs (‘Hey Ram’ and ‘Nani Teri Morni Ko’) along with their alankars. In this video, you will learn a new song the Hindi movie – ‘Raazi’. ‘Aye Watan’ is a Hindi Patriotic song from the movie. The trainer will demonstrate how to sing this song with the help of Harmonium. He will also explain the alankars used in this song. In addition, you will also learn another new alankar using only 2 surs.
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New Alankar and Song – Aye Watan (Raazi movie)
11:08
Lesson 9
In this video, learn more alankars and their variations using only 2 surs. The trainer will be explain notations on Harmonium while singing these alankars. In addition, like previous videos, he will also be teach a new song – ‘Itni Shakti Humein Dena Deta’. The trainer will demonstrate how to sing this song with the help of a Harmonium, following the alankar patterns.
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New Alankar and Song – Itni Shakti Humein Dena Deta
16:43
Lesson 10
This video features a revision of all seven surs and alankars you have learned so far. The trainer will also be share some useful tips and advice to practice these alankars.
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Revision of all Alankar
16:50
Lesson 11
This video covers a famous song for children, 'Lakdi Ki Kathi' from the Hindi movie 'Masoom'. The original song is sung by Vanita Mishra, Gauri Bapat, and Gurpreet Kaur. In this video, the trainer will sing the song and share its notations with you.
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Song – Lakdi ki kathi
14:30
Lesson 12
This video introduces you to another popular classical bhajan - 'Tumhi ho Mata, Pita Tumhi Ho.' The song has been sung by the legendary singer, Lata Mangeshkar. In this video, learn notations and sargams of this old classical song with the trainer.
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Song – Tumhi ho Mata, Pita Tumhi Ho
15:36
Lesson 13
This video touches on the Raag Bhupali, or Bhopali. This is one of the first Ragas introduced to the students. Raag Bhupali consists of five Swaras from ascending and descending scales, braided into unlimited patterns or alankars.
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Raag Bhupali
16:45
Lesson 14
This video features another raga called Raag Khamaj or Khamaaz. This is one of the base ragas for performing ghazals and thumris. Hence this raag is also known as Sampurna Raga. Khamaj or Khamaaz uses six notes in Aroha and seven notes in the Avaroha, including the Shuddha form of Ni on the Aroha and the Komala form of Ni on the Avaroha.
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Raag Khamaaz
12:52
Lesson 15
The previous two videos explained two important Ragas of Hindustani Classical Music. In this video, learn about another Raga named Raag Bhairav. Raag Bhairav is considered the king of morning Raags. Learn the alap and taan of Raag Bhairav using a set of note patterns. Unlike other Ragas, Raag Bhairav provides complete freedom to experiment with the notes and allows the interchange of note patterns to create new melodies.
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Raag Bhairav
16:45
Lesson 16
In this video, learn another unique morning Raga called Raag Ahir Bhairav. Ahir Bhairav is a combination of two different ragas – Ahir, Ahiri, or Abhiri; a rare ancient raga of Hindustan Classical Music, and Raga Bhairav, as learnt in the previous session. It is believed that the Raag Ahir Bhairav was developed from the tinkling sound of cow bells. Raag Ahir Bhairav is expanded in three octaves, creating a bhakti ras atmosphere.
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Raag Ahir Bhairav
16:42
Lesson 17
This session will teach you to sing another popular Bhajan - 'Achyutam Keshavam Krishna Damodaram.' This melodious song is dedicated to Lord Sri Krishna Vasudev. In this video, the trainer sings this melodious Bhakti song using Harmonium, explaining all the alankars and Ragas simultaniously.
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Song – Achyutam Keshavam Krishna Damodaram
16:25
Lesson 18
In this session, learn to sing a popular patriotic song - 'Hum Honge Kamyab.' Hum Honge Kamyab is a Hindi translation of the famous English song “We shall overcome.” In this video, the trainer sings this song using Harmonium and explains all the alankars and ragas associated with the song.
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Song – Hum Honge Kamyab
15:11
Lesson 19
In this session, learn another iconic prayer song - 'Ae Malik Tere Bande Hum.' The trainer sings the prayer using a Harmonium. He also explains all the associated alankars and ragas in detail.
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Song – Ae Malik Tere Bande Hum
14:59
Lesson 20
This video will teach you how to sing an emotional retro song - 'Tera mujhse hai pehle ka naata koi.' This is a famous song from the movie 'Aa Gale Lag Jaa', released in 1973. The trainer sings the song with the help of a Harmonium. All notes and alankars are explained in detail for better understanding.
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Song – Tera mujhse hai pehle ke naata koi
15:17
Lesson 21
In this video, you will learn another prayer song - 'Teri hai zameen tera aasmaan.' The song has been originally sung by RD Burman for the movie, 'The Burning Train'. The trainer sings this melodious prayer song using a Harmonium. All notes and alankars have been explained in detail.
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Song – Teri hai zameen tera aasmaan
08:15
Lesson 22
In this session, learn the prayer song - 'Bhagwan hai kahan re tu.', sung by the well-known singer Sonu Nigam. In this video, the trainer sings the song with help of a Harmonium. The trainer also explains all important notes associated with the song.
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Song – Bhagwan Hai Kahan re tu
16:06
Lesson 23
This video will teach you how to sing a popular devotional song - 'Namo Namo Shankara.' The song is dedicated to Lord Shiva, the Adishakti of the Universe. The song is from the movie 'Kedarnath', released in 2018 and was originally sung by 'Amit Trivedi'. The trainer sings the song with help of a Harmonium. The trainer also explains all important notes associated with the song.
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Song – Namo Namo Shankara
11:04
Lesson 24
In this session , learn to play the song, ‘Hai apna dil toh awara’ from the movie 'Solva Saal', released in 1958. This soulful song was originally sung by the legendary Hemant Kumar. The trainer sings the song with help of a Harmonium. The trainer also explains all important notes associated with the song.
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Song – Hai Apna Dil To Aawara
12:54
Lesson 25
In this session , learn to play the song, 'Hoshwalon ko khabar kya', from the movie 'Sarfarosh'. This gazal or poetic song has been sung by music composer and singer, Jagjit Singh. The trainer sings this melodious song using a Harmonium. All notes and alankars have been explained in detail.
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Song – Hoshwalon ko khabar kya
16:30
Lesson 26
In this session , learn to sing a Rajasthani folk song, 'Kesariya balam', from the movie 'Dor'. The song has been originally sung by the Legendary singer, Lata Mangeshkar in Mand singing style. The trainer will teach you Rajasthani folk style in detail through this song. 
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Song – Kesariya Balam
16:40
Lesson 27
In this session , learn to sing another Gazal - 'Tum ko dekha to ye khayal aaya.' This poetic song has been sung by musician and Ghazal singer 'Jagjit Singh', for the Bollywood movie 'Saath Saath', released in 1982. The trainer sings the song with help of a Harmonium. The trainer also explains all important notes associated with the song.
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Song – Tum ko dekha to ye khayal aaya
16:32
Lesson 28
This session introduces you to a new raag of Indian classical music – Raag Tarana. Raag Tarana was developed by a historical vocalist, Amir Khusrau. It is believed that the Raag Tarana has a connection with Persian music. There are certain words like Todani, Odani, Tadeem and Yalali in Raag Tarana that proves the connection with Persian and Arabic music. Raag Tarana is sung in various taals and tempos. Our trainer will teach you this raga in detail.
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Raag Tarana
16:37
Lesson 29
In this session, you will learn to sing a sufi song, 'Khwaja mere khwaja', from the movie 'Jodhaa Akbar'. This song has originally been sung by A. R. Rahman. The trainer sings the song with help of a Harmonium. The trainer also explains all important notes associated with the song.
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Song – Khwaja mere khwaja
16:33
Lesson 30
You have already learned five Ragas of Hindustani classical music until now. In this video, you will learn the last raga of this course. This raga is known as Raag Asavari. Asavari is considered to be the fundamental raga of Asavari thaat. Asavari is a Sampurna morning raag because it uses the notes Ga and Ni in Aroha is restricted. Jaunpuri and Darbari Kanada are the two ragas that share the same thaat as Asavari Raga.
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Raag Asavari
13:10
Basics of Indian Vocal – An Elementary Course
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In this session, learn different variations of the seven shudh sur of Indian Vocal Music – SA, RE, GA, MA, PA, DHA, and NI. We will also learn the Aroh (Ascending) and Abaroh (Descending) part of seven sur with more information on the three different octaves – high, low, and soft.

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