Learn Keyboard - The Indian Classical Way - Level 1 (Udemy.com)
A very simple course designed and developed by a Music Composer, Instrument arranger, Sound Engineer and Educator
Created by: Sharath Aarohana
Last updated June 2021
What you will learn
- Finger exercises with Speed drills
- Indian National Anthem, Vande Mataram, Saare Jahan Se Achcha
- This course is a bridge for Level 2 (Available in Kannada and Hindi Edition)
How it compares
Against the other 45 rated Udemy courses in Piano on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.7 out of 5higher than 57% of them
- Reviews94#37 of 46 by number of reviews
- Length1.9 hoursshorter than 88% of them
- Last updatedJune 2021more recently than 51% of them
Course Description
'The keyboard' is a versatile instrument. It has its application in various aspects of music such as Live shows, recording studios, music composition, instrument arrangement for movies, albums, and singles across different genres around the world. One of the prominent and widely spread music genres is Indian Classical Music.
Application of this western instrument in Indian Music has always been challenging and Interesting.
I have been a full-time musician for over one and a half decades now. I am now happy to share my knowledge about playing Indian classical Music on this wonderful instrument - the keyboard.
There are various methods to learn the keyboard, but with my experience, I have found the comfortable method this way.
In this course, I will be covering the following aspects
1. Introduction to the course
2. Introduction to Indian Classical Music - Few Basic terminologies, Notation, Keyboard Layout, and concept of Raga.
3. Single Note Exercises - Exhaustive yet simple exercises for fingers and preparing for rhythm sense.
4. Double Note Exercises - One step previous to songs, these are linking exercises from Basic Single Note Exercises to Songs
5. First three songs - Indian National Anthem, Vande Mataram, and Saare Jahan Se Achcha
Few other lessons that are planned include the concept of chords applied to Indian Music, Tutorials for songs, accompanying techniques, etc.
Instructor Details
- 4.7 Rating
94 Reviews
Sharath Aarohana
I am Sharath Aarohana. A Multi-Instrumentalist, Music composer, Song programmer, Instrument arranger, and Music Educator for over one and a half decades now.
I teach keyboard, Guitar, and Music theory related to Indian Classical Music - online and offline across the globe.
A dedicated Youtube channel for my students can be witnessed in the name 'Sharath Aarohana Customized Music Classes' and my personal channel in the name 'Sharath Aarohana Expression'
Aarohana is the name of my music establishment which comprises the recording studio, music composition, research, and teaching.
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Reviews
By Basava Kore on 2/4/2025
There is no clear explanation of which finger to use for which note, especially for the dual notes. There should be exercises just to get the right fingers for the right notes.
By Thanushree Srinivas on 7/27/2024
this course is literally best choice for beginners, the concepts are taught in a very simple manner and can be understood very easily. Good explanation of basics :)
By Lakshminarayananan on 1/11/2024
Good, If you can provide speed control in these videos ,it will enable easy learning . Thankyou Dear sir, some teaching videos can be played in low speed or high speed for observation, that only i requested. No problem i pause , rerun and learn. Great teaching lessons. Without strain I am learning. Thankyou.
By Karthikeya Malavalli on 1/3/2024
Loved the way I was introduced to classical way of learning keyboard. The songs at the end of the course were the best way to get a handle on playing songs.
By Ee on 11/14/2023
excellent starter guide . instructor could have attached a keyboard with the s r g m m2 sticked on it
By Dr Nagaraj Vaidyaraju on 9/6/2023
It is indeed a learners paradise to undergo the Udemy course by Shri Sharath Arohana. True to the lovely name, as the word suggests it is 'Arohana' only for all students who take up his courses. I just loved this 1st course, as it has made me so passionate about keyboard, something which I had been aspiring for many years, seeing my son play the same as taught in school. Within just a few weeks of commencing from the basics of understanding how the keys are laid out on the key board today I am able to play all the Single Note and Double Note Exercises and speed drills and also played the 'Lambodara Lakumikara' in front of Lord Ganesha, this Ganesha festival!! This course is simply superb!! Sharath sir, you are simply fantastic!! The way you teach is too good - so easily graspable. Once I complete this course, I will be subscribing to the Level 2 songs as well. Request you to kindly make more such courses on all popular Kannda, Hindi & English Songs and a few popular keertanas as well, please! With Best Regards, Dr Nagaraj JP Nagar, Bangalore
By Mike Allen on 6/29/2021
Excellent experience. I have listened to a lot of Raga but had no idea about the theory or practice of playing.
By Rohith Jain on 6/9/2021
The teaching is fantastic. This is by far the best one I have come across so far. I could learn so quickly.
By Pavan M S on 6/9/2021
This was great. Learned a lot and will suggest my other friends to take this course. Waiting for next course.
By Avneesh on 6/9/2021
Sharath sir is a very nice and very friendly teacher. I enjoy keyboard lessons from him and I would like to learn other instruments also from him !
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Overall Score : 94 / 100






