Lesson 1: Notes and Swar Riyaz (English, 22 mins) FREE video, watch now
This is an introductory video lesson that explains the 12 notes (swars), and how to practice them. The lesson also gives an introduction to the concept of Aakar and gives a preview of Raag Bhoopali.
Lesson 2: Swar Riyaz and Aakar (English, 21 mins) FREE video, watch now
In this class, we continue to do riyaz or practice of shuddha swar (pure notes). The main focus of this class it to practice the riyaz in "Aakar", which is singing the notes in the syllable "aa". We learn to practice many different combinations of notes in different rhythms. These combinations are called Swar Alankar.
Lesson 13: Daily Riyaz (English, 45 mins) FREE video, watch now
In this lesson, we practice or do riyaz of different swar alankars. We focus on the pure notes and learn how to practice them, by repeating them in different patterns and at different speeds. This is called swar riyaz and helps with voice training, which can improve the accuracy of your pitch. Practicing alankars at different speeds helps with the rhythm or taal. We practice singing the alankars in aakar. Practicing aakars (आकार) in different speeds will also help you with your singing. There are 10 alankars in this episode. You are encouraged to practice a select few for 15-20 minutes everyday.