Fundamentals of Hindustani Classical Music (Udemy.com)
Learn Indian Classical Singing from scratch to advance; From Basic Notes & Rhythm to Introduction to The Ragas!
Created by: Suroshri Paul
Last updated December 2024
What you will learn
- Techniques to master the Sur and Taal or melody and rhythm which are the basics of any music
- Move from complete beginner to an intermediate level or above in a short span of time.
- Learn basics of a Raag and different elements of a Hindustani Classical Concert
- Learn a variety of Bandishes and Tarana to give you enough practical applications to develop your musical skills.
How it compares
Against the other 270 rated Udemy courses in Music on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.7 out of 5higher than 61% of them
- Reviews325#97 of 271 by number of reviews
- Length6.8 hourslonger than 76% of them
- Last updatedDecember 2024more recently than 56% of them
Course Description
Welcome to my series on Raga Music! One of the most scientific course series available on Udemy, with techniques developed by a world renowned Hindustani Classical musician and my Guru Padma Bhushan Pt. Ajoy Chakrabarty. The techniques are easy to follow and practising them will dramatically improve your music skills!
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Now ANYONE can learn Hindustani Music.
Imagine being able to sing the Ragas; and doing it in months, not years, without putting the money, time, and effort on traditional music lessons!
This course is specially designed to take complete beginners to an intermediate level faster than any other method with foundations as strong as you can get from a professional course. It is broadly structured as following -
Taming the 7 Major Notes
Mastering the Major and Minor Notes
Understanding the Rhythm
How to combine Notes and Rhythm to make Music
Simple to advanced Swara exercises
Introduction to the Ragas
This course will familiarize you with different elements of a Raga and different types of exquisite compositions in every Raga.
What is also unique is that you get started with singing right away. Instead of discussing theories endlessly, we will learn different concepts with practical examples. This is to ensure that you understand all the aspects better and develop the required skills faster.
You will also get downloadable PDF content with clear depictions of Sur, Taal and the Bol of the Bandishes.
You just need to be a music lover or enthusiast to take up this journey of Hindustani Classical Music.
Eager to meet you in the course! :)
Instructor Details
- 4.7 Rating
325 Reviews
Suroshri Paul
A musician who just loves to sing.
I have been singing since I was 3 years old. I was fortunate enough to receive formal music training since I was 5 years of age. I enjoyed singing and performing at various platforms like TV shows, All India Radio etc. I won the State Level Award conducted by Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Academy and National Scholarship conferred by CCRT, New Delhi and many other. I passed Visharad – 1st Division from Bhatkhande Sangeet Natak Academy, India. I have also been a faculty of Hindustani Classical Music at Isha Home School in Coimbatore.
I continue to teach, perform and research further in music under the blessings and guidance of my Guru Pt. Ajoy Chakraborty of the Patiala Gharana, who is the recipient of several prestigious awards like the Padmashree, Padma Bhushan, Kumar Gandharva and Sangeet Natak Academy award.
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Reviews
By Babul Mrong on 1/17/2025
It has taken so long time to complete this course. But I've got a nice experience through this. Really it was amazing for me! The notes from all sections are very helpful for my regular practicing. Thank you so much Madam Suroshri Di for your proper guidance in my musical journey. Regards.
By Chandresh Pant on 10/15/2023
I feel that this course is excellent. I was a complete beginner and I learned so much from this course. The instructor goes into the nitty-gritty of each concept, making it simple even for beginners. What I especially liked were the practical exercises given for each scale; it's not just theory, you get to practice as well. In every session, the focus is on clarity of fundamentals, and I must say, I've gained a solid understanding after completing the course. To put it simply, if you're keen on learning Indian classical music, this course is your go-to guide. Highly recommended!
By Ravi on 4/8/2023
Really nice course for all music lovers and great learning experience. Small detailing have been done in each session of the video, Indian classical made easy to learn and understand. fundamental clarity have been given in each and every session, many excises were given on each scale, mentioned in the course. The course was really helpful for me and finally I would say that I have found my Music Guru.
By Kanishtha Agarwal on 3/1/2023
The course was truly a divine experience. It is a must for music lovers. Suroshriji is a great teacher with a deep knowledge and understanding of swaras, rhythm and composition of a variety of ragas. It is a joy to learn from her sweet and wise voice. I got to learn a lot from her course.
By Samridhi Chawla on 10/18/2022
I am on section 2 and loving it. My childhood dream was to learn music, and it couldn't happen due to financial constraints. Finally, it's happening, and I love it. This is better than in-person classes. You can sing along and repeat many times, and Suroshi is just an exceptional singer. Wonder how Bollywood hasn't discovered her talent yet. Go for the course without any doubt.
By Damodaran Manivannan on 5/11/2022
When I saw this Hindustani music course I was a bit skeptical initially since I already have learned Carnatic music for few years....but after looking at the course structure and the way she teaches it was really impressive....I wanted to compose songs based on ragas and I think this course is very useful to me as I liked the way music concepts and theories are taught. Only improvement if any she could make is to tell some differences between Carnatic and Hindustani ragas because not all Hindustani ragas are the same in Carnatic music I guess. But this being a Hindustani music course may be it is irrelevant for majority of the people doing the course.
By Narendra Mehta on 4/24/2022
The words cannot describe the great feelings about this course. I am very satisfied with the course and the methods that Ms. Suroshri has used in this course. One has to be very patient with the ‘Learning Process’ and Learning Hindustani Classical Music is a Life Long Journey. The Teacher; Ms. Suroshri Paul is wonderful in explaining the material and also ‘to the point’ teacher. Looking forward to more courses in various Raagas with Swarmalikas, Lakshan Geets and Brandishes.
By Swati Desai on 6/18/2020
I like singing. I have sang shlokas, folk songs and movie songs at family and friends' events. I like this course so far, as the instructor gives theory first and then, hopefully we will practice the fundamentals.
By Sunil Gera on 4/10/2020
This course has been so beautifully programmed, that one who doesn't have any exposure to singing will definitely start singing better.the crisp but yet technically sound lectures will allow you understand the concepts quickly.hearty thanks to Suroshri Paul madam and the Udemy team.
By Sami on 12/6/2019
In many ways this is an excellent course but I think more content could have been added. Especially the ragas. I am looking forward to see the updating of this course. The teacher loves what she is doing therefore would love to see more ragas and in depth explanations kheyals and Tarans. All the best!!!
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