• Focus on learning the theory, posture, fingering and playing the bols and sounds.
• Develop correct methods to strengthen hands and muscles by learn to play several exercises.
• Learn the bols, sounds and basics of taal Kervo as this is one the most important taals.
• Learn about groups of taals, beat count and the categorisation of over 1,000 bhajans.
• Gradually begin playing with a few bhajans and develop confidence to play for longer periods of time.
• Learn how to maintain and take care of your set of tablas.
• Revise all the basics from Module 1 and learn more exercises and useful theory.
• Learn some of the tips, tricks and secrets of every tabla player.
• Learn new variations of taal Kervo to enhance confidence in playing with bhajans.
• Learn the basics and several variations for taal Dadro and taal Khemto.
• Play with bhajans and further develop an ability to recognise sounds, bols and variations.
• Revise all the basics of Module 1 and 2 and learn new exercises to enhance playing skills.
• Understand what the theory is through demonstrations and definitions in the ‘Study of a Kirtan’.
• Learn new variations of taal Kervo to upskill your ability to play with bhajans.
• Learn new variations for taal Dadro and taal Khemto to enable you to play with different types of bhajans.
• Learn the basics and variations for taal Hinch and taal Dipchandi and enhance your skill of playing with bhajans.
• Refine all the basics of Modules 1 to 3 through repetition and perfection.
• Learn new bols, sounds and exercises along with further practical theory, tips & tricks.
• Learn new variations of Taal Kervo, Dadro, Khemto, Hinch and Dipchandi to take you to a more skilled level.
• Learn bols and variations to use when playing Chalti.
• Learn about different types instruments in the Indian Music family, similar to the tabla.
• Practice playing with bhajans at higher speeds and complexity.
• Refine bols and exercises to bring out better quality sounds whenever you play.
• Learn more tips & tricks about playing with bhajans from experts around the globe.
• Learn new variations for taal Kervo, Dadro, Khemto, Hinch and Dipchandi.
• Learn the basics and variations for taal Tintal and taal Rupak.
• Learn how to make improvisations when playing in bhajans.
• Learn to increase the speed of the bols and exercises you play.
• Understand and learn what common errors players/learners make at a beginner’s level.
• Revise all the original bols of every Taal as well as all the variations.
• Learn about Ektaal, Jhaptaal and Chautaal through a superficial introduction for a beginner.
• Learn how to become a master at playing with bhajans at a beginner’s level.
M1: Kervo
M2: Dadro & Khemto
M3: Hinch & Dipchandi
M4: Chalti
M5: Tintal & Rupak
M6: Revision
Course Breakdown
Classes 01 to 10
Module 1
4 Classes | Learn about the theory, sounds & exercise
3 Classes | Kervo – Learn the original taal & variations
2 Classes | Revise & learn to actually play with bhajans
1 Class | Module exam
Classes 11 to 20
Module 2
2 Classes | Revise Module 1 & new exercises
2 Classes | Kervo – Learn more variations only
2 Classes | Dadro – Learn the original taal & variations
1 Class(es) | Khemto – Learn the original taal & variations
2 Classes | Revise & learn to actually play with bhajans
1 Class(es) | Module exam
Classes 21 to 30
Module 3
2 Classes | Revise Module 2 & new exercises
2 Classes | Kervo – Lean more variations only
1 Class | Hinch – Learn the original taal & variations
1 Class | Dadro & Khemto – Learn more variations only
2 Classes | Dipchandi – Learn the original taal & variations
1 Class | Revise taals and variations. Exam preparation
1 Class | Compulsory end of year exam
Classes 31 to 40
Module 4
1 Class | Refine Sounds & Exercises
3 Classes | Learn variations for Kervo & Chalti, revise & play with bhajans
3 Classes | Learn variations for Hinch, Dadro & Khemto,
revise & play with bhajans
1 Class | Learn Dipchandi variations & play with
bhajans
1 Class | Revision + Play with Bhajans
1 Class | Module Exam
Classes 41 to 50
Module 5
1 Class | Refine Sounds & Exercises
3 Classes | Kervo & Chalti – Learn variations, revise & play with bhajans
1 Class | Tintal/Trital – Learn the original taal
2 Classes | Hinch, Dadro & Khemto – Learn variations, revise + play with bhajans
1 Class | Dipchandi – Learn variations & play with bhajans
1 Class | Rupak – Learn the original taal & variations
1 Class | Module Exam
Classes 51 to 60
Module 6
1 Class | Refine Sounds & Exercises
2 Classes | Kervo, Chalti & Tintal/Trital – Learn variations,
revise & play with bhajans
2 Classes | Hinch, Dadro & Khemto – Learn variations,
revise & play with bhajans
2 Classes | Rupak – Learn original taal & variations
2 Classes | Revise taals and variations. Exam preparation
1 Class | Compulsory end of course exam
Certificate
On successfully passing each of the exams, learners will receive a ‘Certificate of Achievement’ for each Module. Learners will also receive a ‘Course Completion Certificate’ at the end.