KahaaNI - In conversation with Ronkini Gupta
By Ronkini Gupta
Rhythm and Taal in Hindustani Music
This masterclass is for students of Hindustani vocals, both newcomers and practitioners, who wish to gain a deeper understanding of Rhythm in Indian Classical Music.
We're in class with Ronkini Gupta, a virtuoso who has defined herself as a wonderful teacher in Indian vocals.
With all her accolades, she sees music as what it truly is. More than a language, it is the heartbeat of humanity.
With that in focus, we're discussing Indian Vocal Rhythm in a masterclass where we cover:
1. Taal & Lay ( Direction/ Metric/ Speed)
2. Exercises to build body rhythm, the sense of Khali and Bhari, sense of time and space.
3. Exercises to build familiarity with every beat of the taal.
4. Exercise to build control over "Aavartan" or beat cycle.
5. The significance of pause and silence, sound of syllables.
6. The concept of Tihaai and developing an understanding of it.
7. Laykaari - the ability to play around. Saath and sangat and how sangat can be a more interesting game.
Unlock masterful vocals with Ronkini Gupta in a live, interactive masterclass.
Medium
Bengali (Bangla), English, Hindi
Difficulty
intermediate
Duration
90 Minutes
Recording
Available
Submitted questions
Questions can be submitted by the attendees of the session till 1 hour before the session starts. The host goes through them and discusses the relevant one in depth during the session.
About the Artist
Ronkini Gupta
Ronkini Gupta, a Hindustani Classical Vocal exponent, is known for her, versatile style, pitch perfect sweetness and prowess, where she smoothly switches between singing pure kheyaal and playback. Having trained under exponents from the Gwalior and Kirana gharanas, her style of rendition is a combination of both blended with her own unique expression. From being a winner of Saregamapa in 2004, to being nominated twice for the coveted FilmFare Award for best playback singer in 2018 and 2019, she is a rare artiste who has won accolades in both traditional and mainstream performance platforms. Her foray into fusion was also rewarded by Artist Aloud awards twice in 2016 and 2017 for her band, The Kheyaal E JAzz Projekt. Amidst all her endeavours, Hindustani Classical remains closest to her heart. She has been an extensive performer having done concerts, in India and Abroad. She is now also a Vocal Coach for the past 5 years and believes that music is a way of life.
Classes by the Artist
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