Guitar

We work to teach the basic technique of playing a guitar to a learner. We also allow students to rent guitar at a nominal amount during their exploring stage.

Course Level: Beginner, Duration: 3 Months

Course Objective: Basic knowledge of Guitar and Indian music

Course Outline:

• Theory
  • History of guitar
  • Parts of guitar
  • Different types of guitar
  • What is Indian Music
  • Importance of developing knowledge of Indian Music to become a great guitarist
• Playing the Instrument
  • Single Note Exercises
  • Double Strokes/ Triple Strokes
  • Playing 4, 5, 6, 7 Notes Together
  • Advance Finger Exercises (Movement of All 4 fingers)
• Playing easy western or Indian songs
• Basic Introduction to Indian Classical Music
  • 10 Types of Thaats (Flat notes, Sharp Notes, Pure Notes) (Bilawal, Kalyan, Khamaj, Kafi, Parvi, Marwa, Bhairav, Bhairavi, Asavari, Todi)
  • Introduction to Chords
  • Knowledge of Rhythm
  • Use of Chords in a Song
• Advanced Chords
  • Combination of Chords
  • Chord Chart
  • Family of Chords
  • Difference in Major and Minor Chords and their combinations
  • Western and Bollywood songs to explain practical use of major and minor chords
• Tools for playing as Solo and Accompanist
  • Slide
  • Hammer On
  • Pull On, Pull Off
  • New Finger Techniques for Solo
• Composition of Song to explain practical use of these tools
• Playing western music like Jazz and Blues

Exposure:

• At least one stage performance in front of live audience every month
• Solo performance on stage after second month
• Participation in Guitar competitions and shows
• Preparation for TV shows like MTV Indies
• Assistance in a professional video shoot

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