Learn to Play the Mridangam- Introduction to Laya and Rhythm
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Top Graded All India Radio artist. He has collaborated with Tabla virtuoso Aditya Kalyanpur on several occasions. And has performed at several music festivals in India and abroad.
US $30 per class |
for 1-on-1, 60 mins class
Recommended: 2 classes per week | 12-16 weeks to level up
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Instruction Language
: English, Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi
Course Summary
The two-headed drum gives the rhythmic element to vocal and instrumental Carnatic music. Learning to play the Mridangam will not only teach you to read rhythm, rather you will learn to speak rhythm, in form of ‘Bols’. If you want to master this ancient musical instrument, these classes designed by the highly trained Mridangam artist, Vijay Natesan, are an ideal bid for you.
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Teacher's Profile
Vijay.B Natesan
From: India
Teacher Skill Keywords
Mridangam
Education
Masters in Management Studies from Mumbai University
About the Course
Students will explore the following concepts:
- Introduction to the Tala system in Carnatic Music
- Introduction to basic Solfas (Sollukattus)
- Patterns and practice lessons spanning different Jathis, Nadais and Talas
- Finger techniques
- Mohras, Korvais in five Talams
About the Teacher: Vijay showed very early signs of his talent and started performing at the age of seven, easily merging into the percussion ensembles led by his Guru Shri. T.S. Nandakumar.
Currently, he is receiving advanced instructions from Mridangam maestro Padmabhushan Sangita Kalanidhi Shri. T.V Gopalakrishnan.
Vijay has accompanied veteran artists such as TN Krishnan, TV Gopalakrishnan, T.N Seshagopalan, O.S Thyagarajan, G.S Mani, Sudha Raghunathan, Aruna Sairam, T.V. Sankaranarayanan, Kadri Gopalnath, Ganesh-Kumaresh. Vijay has also accompanied GenNext artists like Abhishek Raghuram, Palghat Ramaprasad, Saketharaman, Ramakrishna Murthy, and Flute Jayanth to name a few.
In 2019, he received the title of Top Grade Artist from All India Radio and is among the youngest Mridangist to receive this distinction. He was invited to perform in a percussion ensemble at the AIR Sangeet Sammelan in the same year.
He is also the recipient of a fellowship granted by the Ministry of Culture, India to pursue research in the field of the Mridangam.
Vijay has performed across the country extensively in both Carnatic Sabhas and Music Festivals. He has travelled internationally to countries namely USA, UK, Spain, Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Malaysia and Singapore.
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- A solid understanding of Rhythm
- Enhanced brain-eye-hand coordination
- Enhanced memory due to practising the recitation of the Bols
- Increased confidence
- Reduced stress levels and increased productivity
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- A well-maintained Mridangam
- Passion to learn especially all about Rhythm
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Our teachers recommend customized classes for an effective learning experience. Here's why!
Every individual
Has a unique learning style
Is at a different learning stage
Has different posture and instrument holding style
Has different mind-hand coordination
Has a different understanding of rhythm and melody
And a different GOAL!
Available For All Age-Groups
Online live sessions completed
Our teachers recommend customized classes for an effective learning experience. Here's why!
Every individual
Has a unique learning style
Is at a different learning stage
Has different posture and instrument holding style
Has different mind-hand coordination
Has a different understanding of rhythm and melody
And a different GOAL!
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Course studio that amplifies passion learning
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Pay as you go - 2 classes at a time
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Teacher's performance bits for reference
World-class masters as teachers
Personalized & Interactive 1-on-1 classes
Course studio that amplifies passion learning
Access to global creative community
Pay as you go - 2 classes at a time
Milestone-based learning for best results
Statement of Accomplishment
Teacher's performance bits for reference
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