Basic Course 1

BASIC-1 COURSE (6 Months)

A beginner-friendly program to master the foundations of Hindustani Classical Vocal. This 6-month journey builds clarity in swaras, rhythm confidence, and strong voice culture.

Highlights

• Step-by-step weekly guidance
• Practical training in Swar, Taal, Layakari & Ornamentations
• Focus on breathing, voice culture & ear training
• Exposure to multiple Taals (Teentaal, Keharwa, Dadra)
• Personal mentoring by Ustad Salman Usmani

Monthly Progression

• Month 1 – Foundations: Sa practice, breathing, Om chanting, Teentaal basics → Clear Sur & Taal awareness
• Month 2 – Rhythm: Teentaal fluency, Sum/Khali, Gun practice → Strong sense of rhythm & tempo
• Month 3 – Alankaar: Alankaar, Paltas, Meend, Murki, Khatka → Flexibility & ornamentation skills
• Month 4 – Layakari: 7–8 Gun, Sapat Sargam, Dugun/Tigun → Speed control & rhythm creativity
• Month 5 – Voice Culture: Advanced Paltas, Akaar, Vilambit & Drut → Powerful, well-balanced voice
• Month 6 – Taals & Notes: Keharwa, Dadra, note identification → Taal diversity & pitch accuracy

Benefits

• Strong foundation in classical music basics
• Improved voice quality & breath control
• Confidence in rhythm cycles & tempo variations
• Ability to sing with ornamentations & creativity
• Readiness to advance into higher-level courses