Art of Playing Bansuri - 1
By Milind Date
34 video lessons with included resources
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Course Description
There are many who want to play Indian Bamboo Flute - Bansuri. But somehow finding a good teacher seems to be a difficult task!
Well, Here is the most in demand - Basic Course of How to Play Bansuri!!!
This is the first part of the course. In this course we shall not only be learning how to play Bansuri, but also will gather some interesting information about the instrument and the world of Indian Music.
In this course you shall learn some basic techniques of Bansuri, Basics about notes, some ideas of music and also shall learn a lovely melody.
This is a self-paced course on Livdemy, you are free to view the course material as many times, and practice with it. Wish you best learning experience!
Course Objectives
- To learn some details about Indian Bamboo Flute - Bansuri.
- To learn to play the Bansuri at a basic level.
- To understand some interesting things about Indian Music.
- To create a melody of your own.
This course is designed to teach you basics of starting with Bansuri. Stay tuned for the next level of course on Bansuri, that'll teach you more advanced playing techniques, Raagas.
Course Prerequisites
- You should have a flute of the scale G#.
- Willingness to spend at least a few minutes in the day.
- Some idea about music shall help. although not necessary.
Note: The course uses a G# flute, which is recommended to play along. However, to apply the learnings, please feel free to use a flute of a different scale. Typically as a flautist, you may have to carry flutes of few different scales so you can play melodies of any scale.
Course Content
Chapter 1
Chapter 1 - Introduction to flutes
Lessons:
What is Bansuri?
Prominent flutes around the world
Characteristics of Indian bamboo flutes
Why different sizes of flute? Uses and cultural reference.
How the size of the flute affects the sound
Chapter 2
Chapter 2 - Basics of Bamboo Flute
Lessons:
How to hold the bass flute
Finding a good bamboo flute
Which kind of bamboo is best for flute?
Taking care of bamboo flute
Chapter 3
Chapter 3 - Let's hold the flute correctly
Lessons:
Producing sound
Importance of Sa
Measures to hold the bamboo flute
Correct posture to play flute
How to play flute?
Chapter 4
Chapter 4 - Producing the sound
Lessons:
Creating sound: technique of blowing
Creating sound: breathing
Significance of playing long notes
Chapter 5
Chapter 5 - Exercises
Lessons:
Tonguing exercises
Derivation of 7 music notes
Exercises
Alankars
Chapter 6
Chapter 6 - Let's create a melody
Lessons:
How to create melody
Play with me
It's time for Ma (Madhyam)
Exercises using Ma
Create melody with Ma
Play with me using Ma
Revisiting: how to blow
Chapter 7
Chapter 7 - Playing more advanced things
Lessons:
How to play fast?
The judgement of adjusting the flute
Let's play Pa
Exercises using Pa
Learn to play higher octave
Learn to play song
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