Course Curriculum
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Welcome to ABHYASA- Prathama
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Instructions and Material needed for this course
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How to navigate this website
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Apps to help tune your violin
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Bluestacks and Shruti App
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Interact ! - Submit videos for Feedback
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How to upload a unlisted YouTube Video
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Assignment Submission
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Chapter #1 - Introduction
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Introduction to the course
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About You
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History of Indian Violin and Maestros
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Indian Violin
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History of Indian Violin
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Chapter #2 - Parts of a Violin
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Parts of a Violin
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Holding Postures
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Bow Grip
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How to tune the Violin
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Assignment - Tuning the Violin
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Chapter #3 - Bowing Exercises - Right Hand Techniques
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Bowing Exercise - Part 1
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Bowing Exercise - Part 2
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Assignment - Bowing Exercises 1 and 2
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Bowing Exercise - Part 3
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Bowing Exercise - Part 4
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Assignment - Bowing Exercises 3 and 4
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Chapter #4 - Sapthaswaras, 12 Positions and The World of Ragas
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Preview - Introduction to Sapthaswaras and 12 positions
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Introduction to Sapthaswaras and 12 positions
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Stepping into the world of Ragas
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TyL - Test Your Learning Prathama
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Assignment - Twelve positions
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Final Exam
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Prathama Theory Exam
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Prathama Practical Exam
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Next steps
Course Reviews
Absolutely loved learning every bit of it!
Gayatri Veluri
It was a wonderful experience learning the Carnatic Violin from the maestro himself. The kind of attention to detail that has been given in the course is great and very easy to understand and we also get to interact with sir to understand better ...
Read MoreIt was a wonderful experience learning the Carnatic Violin from the maestro himself. The kind of attention to detail that has been given in the course is great and very easy to understand and we also get to interact with sir to understand better and clear all our queries on a regular basis. He gives us detailed feedback after every lesson which is very helpful.
Read LessABHYASA - Prathama - The best beginner course
Sriram A
I was very happy to play short melodies at the end of prathama 😀
I was very happy to play short melodies at the end of prathama 😀
Read LessPrathama course review - Awesome course
Suma Karanam
Prathama - Review
Pranav Bhargav
This is the best course to start with as a beginner.
This is the best course to start with as a beginner.
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Ritu Iyer
Its great to have proper structure to learning the instrument directly from a Master.
Its great to have proper structure to learning the instrument directly from a Master.
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FAQ
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I have no prior knowledge of indian music can I join Abhyasa-Prathama ?
Abhyasa-Prathama is for beginners who have no prior knowledge of Indian Music. It starts from basic of holding the violin, bow and with specially curated lesson helps you learn the art of playing Indian Violin. The course description and curriculum will have all the details.
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How will this be interactive?
Our online learning methodology is unique and interaction and feedback play a key role in your learning. There will be regular assignments (video submissions) for which you will receive feedback. There will also be regular live zoom meeting interactions with Vidwan Kumaresh R (Fiddling Monk)
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I am interested, but do not have a violin and not sure what to purchase ?
Please look up the "Violin- FAQ" section in FAQ page. There is a detailed section on what violin to buy and where to procure the same
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What are the two course prices listed? Why?
We have two options or rates to purchase the courses.
Option 1: One Time Payment plan - This opens all the lessons immediately.
Option 2: Monthly Payment plan - In this option the course lessons open up corresponding to the monthly payment. These options are just to give flexibility of payment options to the student. The material and guidance received are the same in both plans. -
Post completion of course, how long will l have access to videos for review and practice?
Whether you chose the one time payment option or instalment option, post full payment, you will have complete access to all the lessons and will continue to have post course completion as well.
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If I have any payment or access issues who should I contact?
Our payment platform provider is a secure robust platform, so we do not foresee any issues, still look up the Payment- Faq page. Also if you still have questions, you can always reach us at bowingwithfm@gmail.com
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Question I have is not listed here. Any contact info?
Please look up the FAQ page. Also if you still have questions, you can always reach us at bowingwithfm@gmail.com