ABHYASA – Crashcourse
₹10,000.00
This crashcourse is designed for those who have prior knowledge of, or have learnt the basics of how to play the Indian violin and are eager to get started with lessons in this portal . This course facilitates, strengthens and broadens the fundamental skills of playing the Indian violin (Right- and Left-hand techniques and postures).
This is a prerequisite for student signing up for ABHYASA – Thritheeya and onwards and have not taken ABHYASA -Prathama & Dwitheeya.
Click on “Know More” to view the introduction video from Vidwan Kumaresh (Fiddling Monk) which will give you a good idea about the course. A detailed curriculum of the course, FAQs and course highlights are available as well.
Description
Description
ABHYASA – Crashcourse
Description
Course Highlights
Abhyasas to enhance different bowing patterns
Learning to shift positions and skip notes through specifically designed Melodies
Perfecting the Swarasthanas (note positions) of the musical scale "Mayamalavagowla"
Techniques to use all the four fingers and play in two and a half Octaves
Exercises assigned to students for submission
Interactive platform - Questions and doubts clarified personally
Instalment payment option available
Length: 4 weeks. (Self-paced)
Effort: 4 - 5 hours per week
Course Curriculum
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Welcome to ABHYASA- Crashcourse
Welcome message from Instructor
Holding Postures -
How to navigate through this site
How to navigate this website
Apps to help tune your violin
Bluestacks and Shruti App
Interact ! – Submit videos for Feedback
How to upload a unlisted YouTube Video
Assignment Submission -
Chapter #1 - Bow Grip
Bow Grip
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Chapter # 2 - Bowing Exercises - Right Hand Techniques
Bowing Exercise – Part 1
Bowing Exercise – Part 2
Assignment – Bowing Exercises 1 and 2 -
Chapter # 3- Sapthaswaras, 12 Positions and The World of Ragas
Introduction to Sapthaswaras and 12 positions
TyL – Test Your Learning Prathama
Assignment – Twelve positions
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Chapter # 4 - Two Octave Melody
Two Octave Melody
Assignment – Two Octave MelodyTwo Octave Melody -
Chapter # 5 - Shifting Positions
Shifting Positions
Assignment – Shifting Positions -
Chapter # 6 - Upper Octave Melody
Introducing Pa
Assignment – Upper Octave Pa Melody -
Final Exam - ABHYASA Prathama
Audio Listening Quiz
Prerequisite Practical Exam -
Next Steps
Congrats! Here’s what’s next…
FAQ
Who should enrol for this Abhyasa- Crashcourse?
This is a compulsory prerequisite for all courses other than Abhyasa-Prathama or Abhyasa-Dwitheeya .
Abhyasa-Prathama is for beginners who have no prior knowledge of Indian Music. For others who have been learning or have learnt violin earlier will start with this course before moving onto Abhyasa – Thritheeya , Chocolate Melodies or Varnams.
How do we interact with Vidwan Kumaresh R (Fiddling Monk)? How are the lessons taught? 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).
Please look up the “General Portal – FAQ” section in FAQ page. Most of the answers you are looking for is answered there. Also if you still have questions email us at bowingwithfm@gmail.com , or message us on WhatsApp at +918095687401
Is there a course order ? Where can I learn about course plan and what course comes before or after?
To understand the musical journey and know about the logical progression of courses, please look up Courses-FAQ section in this link
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
What are the payment plans available? Is there an Instalment option?
We have multiple options to purchase the courses.
Option 1: One Time Payment plan – This opens all the lessons immediately. Purchase it directly on the website.
Option 2: Instalment Payment plan – In this option the course lessons open up corresponding to the monthly instalment payment. Email us to know about the instalment Payment options at bowingwithfm@gmail.com
Option 3: Subscription Payment Plan – In this option, students pay a monthly subscription fee and they start at the course level they need to and automatically progress to next course as and when they finish 1 course. For more details and features of the membership or subscription plans, kindly email us at bowingwithfm@gmail.com
These options are just to give flexibility of payment options to the student. The material and guidance received are the same in across 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.
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.
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