Overview of Hindustani classical:
(1) music and its historical development.
(2) Introduction to the essential concepts and terminologies of Hindustani music.
Swar (Musical Notes):
(1) Understanding the seven swaras (Sa, Re, Ga, Ma, Pa, Dha, Ni) and their variations.
(3) Practicing sargam (vocal exercises) in different ragas (melodic frameworks).
Rhythm (Taal):
(1) Introduction to various talas (rhythmic cycles) commonly used in Hindustani music, such as Teen Taal, Ek Taal, and Rupak Taal.
(2) Learning to perform basic taal patterns through vocal bols (syllables) and clapping exercises.
Ragas (Melodic Frameworks):
(1) Study of different ragas, their characteristics, and emotional expressions.
(2) Learning the structure of ragas, including the ascending (Aroha) and descending (Avroha) scales.
(3) Practicing Alankars (musical patterns) in different ragas to develop melodic agility.
Bandish (Compositions):
(1) Understanding the structure and components of a bandish (composition).
(2) Learning traditional bandishes in different ragas, including khayal, thumri, and bhajan.
(3) Exploring the various aspects of bandish rendition, such as taan (fast melodic passages), bol-baant (syllabic improvisation), and layakari (rhythmic variations).