Mastering Mridangam - A Beginners Guide
By Manjunath B C
35 video lessons with included resources
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Course Description
Step into the world of Carnatic Classical Rhythms with Mastering Mridangam - A Beginner's Guide, taught by the renowned Mridangam maestro B. C. Manjunath. This comprehensive beginner’s course is designed to lay a solid foundation in Mridangam, with step-by-step instructions, essential rhythmic concepts, and abundant practice material to get you started on your rhythmic journey.
Whether you aspire to be a solo performer or a skilled accompanist, this course will equip you with the fundamental techniques needed to master the Mridangam and dive deeper into the beauty of Carnatic music.
Key Features:
- Step-by-step lessons tailored for beginners.
- Detailed explanations of foundational concepts.
- Extensive practice material to help you develop confidence.
- Techniques for both solo performances and accompaniment.
Course Options:
- Learn-at-Your-Own-Pace: Go through the course at your convenience, practicing and progressing at your own speed.
- Certification Method: In addition to self-paced learning, gain access to exclusive Q&A sessions with B C Manjunath himself! These sessions offer a chance to clarify doubts, ask questions, and receive personal feedback on your playing with expert guidance.
Start your journey today and let this course be the rhythmic spark that ignites your passion for Mridangam and Carnatic classical music!
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants can expect to:
- Develop a solid understanding of Mridangam basics and foundational rhythms.
- Learn correct posture, hand techniques, and positioning for effective playing.
- Master essential rhythmic patterns (tala) used in Carnatic music.
- Gain skills to accompany vocalists or instrumentalists in a Carnatic concert setting.
- Build the ability to perform basic solo Mridangam pieces.
- Improve coordination, timing, and rhythmic precision through practice exercises.
- Understand the role of Mridangam in Carnatic music, both as a solo and accompaniment instrument.
- Receive expert feedback and personalized guidance through Q&A sessions (for Certification method).
- Cultivate confidence to continue your rhythmic journey in Carnatic classical music.
This course is perfect for beginners who wish to start their Mridangam journey with structured guidance from an expert.
Course Prerequisites
This course is designed for beginners with no prior experience in playing Mridangam. However, to make the most out of the learning experience, it is recommended that participants:
- Have an interest in Carnatic classical music and rhythm.
- Possess a basic sense of timing and rhythm (helpful, but not mandatory).
- Have access to a Mridangam for practice (strongly recommended).
- Be prepared to dedicate time for regular practice to develop foundational skills.
- Be open to learning through both video lessons and practice exercises.
No prior musical training is required, but a willingness to engage with rhythmic exercises and structured learning will help accelerate your progress!
Course Content
Chapter 1
Introduction
Lessons:
Introduction to the Mridangam
Parts and Usage of Mridangam
How to tune the Mridangam
Chapter 2
Basic sounds of Mridangam
Lessons:
Basic sounds of Mridangam
Chapter 3
The First Lesson
Lessons:
Learning the first Mridangam Lesson
Doubling the syllables of the first lesson
Playing the first lesson on third speed
Final variation of first lesson
Chapter 4
Mastering Rhythmic Foundations
Lessons:
Introduction to two syllables
Composition using two syllables
Composition with double syllables
Last two compositions combined
Chapter 5
Rhythmic Mastery: From Basics to Advanced Patterns
Lessons:
Kita Tak and its variations
Compositions based on Kita Tak
Second composition based on Kita Tak
Chapter 6
Mastering Kuraippu: The Art of Rhythmic Reduction
Lessons:
Learning first Kuraippu
Learning second Kuraippu
Chapter 7
Rhythmic Foundations: Chapu Techniques and Dynamic Patterns
Lessons:
Mastering Dhiku Tari-Kit Tak
Compositions based on Dhiku Tari-Kit Tak
Last composition modified
Second modification of the composition
Chapter 8
Explore new sounds on Mridangam
Lessons:
Exploring new sounds on Mridangam
Chapter 9
Mastering Small Compositions: Foundations for Rhythmic Precision
Lessons:
First composition based on the new syllables
Second composition based on new syllables
Third composition based on new syllables
Fourth composition based on new syllables
Fifth composition based on new syllables
Sixth composition based on new syllables
Seventh composition based on new syllables
Eighth composition based on new syllables
Last composition based on new syllables
Chapter 10
Dynamic Rhythms and Advanced Compositions
Lessons:
Introducing Farans
Introducing Mohara
Introducing Korvai
Chapter 11
The conclusion
Lessons:
Conclusion of the course
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