ABHYASA – Prathama
₹7,500.00
This course is for beginners. If you have never learnt Violin before, this is where you start your musical journey.
Click “Know More” below 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
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Course Highlights

Course Curriculum
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Welcome to ABHYASA- Prathama
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- Welcome message from Instructor
- Preview – Introduction to Sapthaswaras and 12 positions
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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
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Chapter #1 - Introduction
- Introduction to the course – Preview
- About You
- History of Indian Violin and Maestros
- Indian Violin
- History of Indian Violin
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Chapter #2 - Parts of a Violin
- Parts of a Violin
- Holding Postures
- Bow Grip
- How to tune the Violin
- Assignment – Tuning the Violin
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Chapter #3 - Bowing Exercises - Right Hand Techniques
- Bowing Exercise – Part 1
- Bowing Exercise – Part 2
- Assignment – Bowing Exercises 1 and 2
- Bowing Exercise – Part 3
- Bowing Exercise – Part 4
- Assignment – Bowing Exercises 3 and 4
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Chapter #4 - Sapthaswaras, 12 Positions and The World of Ragas
- Preview – Introduction to Sapthaswaras and 12 positions
- Introduction to Sapthaswaras and 12 positions
- Stepping into the world of Ragas
- TyL – Test Your Learning Prathama
- Assignment – Twelve positions
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Final Exam - ABHYASA Prathama
Prathama Theory Exam
Prathama Practical Exam
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Next Steps
Congrats! Here’s what’s next…
FAQ
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.
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