Basics of Konnakol (Vocal Percussion)- Level I

Q: What if the student is unable to attend an upcoming class?

The student must inform the teacher about his absence from a particular session two days before the class. In such a case, the teacher will reschedule the class and conduct the rescheduled class on or before the end (i.e. Saturday) of the ensuing week or such other time as may be mutually decided between the teacher and the student. If the student misses giving two days prior notice about his absence to the teacher, then the decision to conduct another class for that student is wholly based on the teacher’s discretion.

Q: What if the teacher wishes to reschedule a class?

If the teacher is unavailable for the scheduled class, they will inform the students two days before the class. The teacher will conduct the rescheduled class on or before the end (i.e. Saturday) of the ensuing week or such other time as may be mutually decided between the teacher and the student.

Q: As Konnakol is the mimic of the mridangam, do students also get to learn the mridangam?

No, students only get to learn vocal percussion in this course.

Q: Do students need to know mridangam to enroll for this course?

Although knowing the mridangam can be an advantage, it is not an absolute requirement.

Q: How much time should a student practice everyday?

Since Konnakol is so much fun, students can enjoy practising it whenever and wherever they desire, but a dedicated practice of half an hour to one hour is recommended.

Q: Since there is a lot of emphasis on sound do students require a specific sound system or headset?

Students are advised to have good quality speakers or headphones for this course.

Q: What extra course material will the student get apart from the live sessions?

Students might get invited for lecture demonstrations or could accompany the teacher for concerts to learn the nuances or Konnakol.

Q: Any expectation from students enrolling for this course?

Students being dedicated to the art form and the guru will be appreciated.

Q: Can students with a stammering problem enroll for this course?

Yes, there is a possibility that the student can overcome his stammering through dedicated practice of Konnakol.

Q: Is there an age restriction for enrolling for this course?

Yes, students enrolling for this course should be 12 years or older.

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The language of Carnatic voice percussion, Konnakol, is rich in melody and cadence. Considered as a mimic of the instrument Mridangam, it is the art of reciting syllables while counting the tala by hand. Are you too fascinated by this exciting art form? These classes designed by the renowned BC Manjunath are a perfect bid for beginners who wish to learn this Konnakol from scratch. By the end of this course, students will be able to render taught syllables in the form of words or sentences inside the frame of a rhythmic cycle or tala.

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Manjunath BC

Experience: 30 Years

From: India

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Konnakol
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from Ganakalabhushana K N Krishnamurthy, Sangeetha Kalanidhi Dr T K murthy
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Director - Freelance Musician

About the Course

This course is a foundational course that covers the fundamentals of Konnakol in a step-by-step way covering the following:

Introduction to the origin of Konnakol and its relation to the percussion instrument Mridangam
Introduction to the art of Konnakol
Learning of different syllables that combine to form words or sentences framed within a rhythmic cycle
Introduction to syllables like Tha, Dhi, Thom, and Dha Kita that mimic the sounds of a percussion instrument, more so the mridangam
Concept of Tala or rhythmic cycle in any composition
Introduction to hand movements that accompany the vocal recital of syllables in Konnakol
Introduction to Jathi or reciting a string of vocal syllables in Konnakol
Balapathas meaning basic solfege, Paluvarasas, Mohras, Korvai, Rades or subdivision of beats

After successful completion of this course, students can gear themselves for the next course, which will look in detail at the different patterns of Konnakol, dwelling further into the tala system: Basics of Konnakol | Vocal Percussion - Level II

About the Teacher: Stalwart BC Manjunath has been practising the mridangam for the last 35 years and represents the fourth generation of musicians in his family.

Performing on stage for the last 30 years, BC Manjunath has had the good fortune of performing alongside the greatest music exponents, namely Pt. Ravi Shankar, Dr M. Balamuralikrishna, Mysore M. Nagraj, Dr Suma Sudhindra, Gnana Kalabhushana K.N. Krishnamurthy and many more.

Having trained under the illustrious Sangeet Kalanidhi Dr T. K Murthy, BC Manjunath himself has been teaching since the age of 15. Touring worldwide, the vocal percussionist has performed in more than 45 countries, performing at some of the well-renowned landmark locations such as Sydney Opera House, Queen Elizabeth Hall in London, Jazz at Lincoln Center, New York and many more.