Vocal Basic Fundamental of Music About 12 Musical Notes (Swar), Shudh , Komal and Tivra Swar, Saptak, Indian (Bhatkhande Swarlipi) and Western (Sharp, Flat) Notation, Naad, Shruti, Saptak, Alankar, Thaat, Raga, Vadi, Samvadi, Anuvadi, Vivadi, Pakad, Meend, Kan, Aalaap, Taan, Laya, Taal, Theka, Gat. and many more…. Study of Laya and different aspect of Layas Vilambit, Madhya, Drut, Knowledge of Matra, Sam, Khali, Taali, Avartan. Study of various types of musical terms Classical Music, Semi Classical, Light Music, Folk Music. Description of the following Ragas Yaman, Bhairav, Vrindavani Sarang, Asawari, Malkauns, Bhopali Knowledge of the following Taals with Dugun Dadra , Kaharwa, Teen Taal, Ektaal After completion,student will be able to • Sing Shudh Swaras with the understanding of the placement of Swaras in the order of Aroha and Avaroha • Sing Prayer • Sing Devotional Song • Sing Film Song • Sing of the folk songs • Create and sing simple Alankar patterns with Shudh Swaras (at least five patterns) • Sing Alankar patterns in the pentatonic scale of Raga Bhupali (at least 2 patterns) • Sing ONE of the Chhota Khayal Bandishes given in Raga Bhupali with awareness of the rhythm pattern of four Listen and identify different types of songs like devotional songs, folk songs and classical Bandishes.

• Correct posture (Holding the guitar and plectrum)

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Introduction to guitar parts and Open string notes.

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Open string exercises for right hand.

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Basic chromatic exercises for left hand.

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Open position C major scale with different picking patterns.

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Tunes/Tabs of songs in C major scale.

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More chromatic exercises using alternate picking.

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Listening to different kinds of music (Non Bollywood)

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Pre-chord exercises.

Introduction to chords

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Basic chord progressions and strumming.

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Counting the beats along with strumming.

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Playing along with the metronome.

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Introduction to the notes on the guitar and tuning procedures.

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Different strumming patters and how you can create your own

strumming patterns.

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Learning easy songs using chords.

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Tips on how to sing along while strumming.

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Major scale theory (How scales are formed)

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Few scale shapes (not using open strings)

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Playing different scales using one shape.

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Few classical melodies using scale shapes.

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Arpeggios of from popular songs to learn right hand picking

patterns.

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Minor scale theory.

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A few Minor scale shapes.

Overview of scales • Formation of major scale and notes. • Scale shapes of Major scale in different positions. • Connecting the scale shapes. • Sequencing patterns. • 3 notes per string patterns. • Practicing scales using backing tracks. • Formation of minor scales. • Minor scale relation with major scale and visualization of the shapes.

BANSURI Basic to Advance Theoretical Knowledge of Indian Classical Music . • Practice of Sargam with difficult Alankars & Taal.. • Indian Classical Raga in Details. • Bollywood Songs. • Folk. • Ear Training Course with Computer Application.

Introduction to modes. • What do you mean by modes? • What are the modes of a Major scale. • Chop building exercises. • Alternate picking exercises. • Economy picking exercises. • Basic Sweep picking exercises. • Scale chord relationship. • Harmonized major scale • Chord formation theory. • Introduction to CAGED system. • CAGED Barre chord shapes. • Extended chord formation • Some basic shapes of extended chords. • Arpeggios • Arpeggios shapes using CAGED system. • Arpeggio exercises with sweep picking. • Introduction to Riffs • Power chords. • Power chord rhythm study using down strokes and accents. • Palm Muting. • Popular riffs. • Techniques. • Slides • Hammer-on. • Pull-off. • Vibrato. • Legato exercise. • Introduction to Bending. • Introduction to improvisation. • How to choose a scale for improvising over a chord progression. • Basic ideas for improvisation using major scale Using backing tracks. • Using Arpeggios along with scales for improvisation. • Introduction to the Blues • How 12 bar blues chord progressions are formed. • Types of Blues chord progressions. • Swing rhythm in 12 bar blues. • Basic Blues riffs. • Pentatonic scale shapes. • Pentatonic scale sequencing Patterns. • How to use pentatonic scale in blues soloing. • Blues Licks. • Basic blues licks in different pentatonic scale positions. • Blues scale and application in standard blues licks. • Revisiting Bending and vibrato for blues licks. • Blues soloing • Using the licks in 12 bar Blues. • Playing over chord changes. • Jam sessions. • Acoustic Finger style. • Basic finger picking exercises. • Etudes and popular song riffs. Finger style rhythm • Detailed study of modes and improvisation using modes. • Extended arpeggios and application. • More extended chords (used in Jazz) • Advanced blues soloing. • Funk rhythm study. • Advanced finger style grooves. • Metal riffs and scale sequences..