For the Beginners, Definitions of swars, practices based on various paltas/permutations & combinations of swaras and, beginners would be taught, at first, on Swampurna Ragas i.e. on Ragas Yaman, Kafi, Bhairav, Bhairavi etc. on Madhyalaya Rhythm. Convenient Placement of fingers for playing the sitar at ease would be advised.
For the intermediate level, Clear conception of ‘10 THAT’S related to North Indian Classical Music. ‘5RAGAS’ indicating the specific name of ‘THAT’S or performance of ‘5RAGAS’ and their knowledge in the form of ALAAP/ Jod, Vilambit & Drut BANDISHES(Mashidkhani, Rajakhani) TAAN & For Advanced level students, Demonstrations of Alap, Jod Maseetkhani and Rajakhani gats with tan-s etc 1. Short notes Alap, Tan, Moorchana, Gat, Layakari, Jod, Jati, Thaat. 2. Narration and definitions of Maseetkhani and Razakhani & Ali Rajakhani gats.3. Definition of the following Musical Terms: - Raga; Swar’ Sruti; Tan; Alamkar; Palta; Nada; Gram; Sthayi; Tali; Khali; Som; Pakad; Barna; Vadi; Samavadi; Barjya Swara; Shadav; Audav; Sampurna etc.
Will be taught how to play in different talas.
Various Todis, Various Sarangs, Various Kanadas, Various Malhars would be taught to the advanced level students who want to nourish & practice honestly.
In accordance with the advanced level syllabus the following would be clearly illustrated: a) Tali-Khali b) Tan c) Jhala d) Murchana e) Gat f) Ghasit g) Jor h) Sut i) Krintan j) Jamjama