Learn to Play the Tabla- Intermediate Level

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

The student is required to inform the teacher about their absence from a particular session, two days prior to 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. In case the student misses to give two days prior notice about their absence to the teacher, then the decision to conduct another class for that student is completely based on the teacher’s discretion.

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

In case the teacher is unavailable for the scheduled class, he/she will inform the students two days prior to 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: How long should students practice everyday?

Students should look at investing a minimum of an hour or 1 hour every day for practice.

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by Anuradha Pal

31 Years Experience

Internationally acclaimed as ‘the female equivalent of Ustad Zakir Hussain’ (Hindustan Times). She has performed over 5000 concerts across 30 countries and won over 108 awards.

US $48 per class |

for 1-on-1, 45 mins class

Recommended: 1 class per week | 12-16 weeks to level up

Pay as you go, 2 classes at a time

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Course Summary

If you want to fast-track your Tabla learning from intermediate to advanced level, take this unique opportunity to learn from Tabla phenomenon Pandita Anuradha Pal, who is internationally acclaimed as ‘the female equivalent of Ustad Zakir Hussain’ (Hindustan Times). Tabla Queen Anuradha Pal has designed specialised training modules for students to easily learn the language of Tabla with beautiful and advanced traditional compositions like various Talas, Kaidas, Peshkaars, Gats, Tihais and Relas etc. Anuradha’s training modules logically build a firm foundation of sound tonality, balance, Layakari and posture.

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Anuradha Pal

Experience: 31 Years

From: India

Teacher Skill Keywords
Indian Classical Music, Artist, Hindustani Classical Music
Education
MA Music from Bharati Vidyapeeth
Work Details
Director - Anuradha Pal Cultural Foundation
Principal - Anuradha Pal Cultural Academy
CEO - Sur aaur Saaz

About the Course

Besides, finger and wrist exercises and the proper technique of doing riyaaz (practice), the classes will cover the following concepts:

FOUNDATIONAL

Wrist and finger exercises for warm-up before riyaaz
Learn proper technique, posture and finger positioning
Ways to get a nice tonality & balance in Tabla and Baya
Foundations of Layakari - Dugun, Tigun, Chaugun, Athgun and aad Laya
Building the Foundation to play different kinds of compositions.
Art and science of Percussion instruments with a special focus on Tabla

TECHNICAL

Important finger and hand exercises to facilitate flexibility and the right development of small and big muscles to play Tabla and Bayan effortlessly & fast
Important methods to warm up before riyaaz and cool down after riyaaz to ensure progress and continuity of riyaaz
Learn how to play different light classical & classical Talas with variations

VERSATILITY

Learn to play appropriate content in different Talas - Kaidas, Peshkars, Gats, Tihais and Relas in different Talas
Health tips and mental conditioning to ensure continuity and progress
Learn how to accompany all kinds of music seamlessly
Training the mind to anticipate, create and present as per the situation and music
Anuradha will share her rich experience of performing Tabla solo and accompanying various vocalists, instrumentalists and dancers since she was 9 years old. Students get to learn finer aspects and be inspired by her body of work and collaborations

About the Teacher: Anuradha Pal has been widely hailed for her 'profound creativity, tremendous clarity and a fine tonal quality', which coupled with her musical spontaneity, distinguishes her as 'one of the world's leading, most innovative and celebrated percussionists and composers' (Bangkok Post 2006).

Through her many vibrant rhythmic innovations (like her interactive Anuradha's Tablas Sing Stories), unique bands like Anuradha Pal's Stree Shakti and cross-cultural collaborations(Jazz, African, Latin, Flamenco, Western Classical, Choral music). She has captivated International audiences by performing over 5000 concerts across 30 countries and is a President awardee of the First Ladies National Award (among 108 awards and citations) for being the first and youngest female Indian musician to perform at Woodstock and WOMAD festivals for 400,000 & 150,000 fans respectively.

A Masters in Music – University topper, Anuradha Pal is globally recognised among the most astute and articulate torchbearers and ambassadors of Indian music. She has also been involved in research on ‘Relationship between Music, Language and the Brain’ and various therapeutic benefits of Indian Classical music at Harvard Science Centre and Neurosciences University in the USA.

She was invited as an Artist-in-Residence by the New England Conservatory, USA and has taught and conducted workshops at Harvard University, Carnegie Mellon, MIT, Berkeley School of Music, Cornell University, John Hopkins Institute, UCLA, Mills College, University of Pennsylvania (in USA), Melba Conservatory of Music, Monash University (Australia); at the Festival Musicale del Mediterraneo (Italy), WOMAD (UK), Woodstock Festival (Poland) & with the Vienna Boys’ Choir (Austria).

Immerse yourself in the magical world of Rhythm with the truly unique pedagogical approach and training module specially designed by Tabla Maestro Anuradha Pal.