About the course

Raga Piano Course: A Series on Indian Classical Ragas and Music Theory  

This course series, "Raga Piano Course," is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of Indian Classical Music theory and its practical application on the piano or keyboard. Each course in the series will delve into three to four ragas, accompanied by relevant theoretical concepts. The primary objective is to facilitate the acquisition of a broad repertoire of ragas and deepen your knowledge of Indian Classical Music. 

The focus of this series is on melody, reflecting the fundamental nature of Indian Classical Music, which is primarily melodic rather than harmonic. Consequently, there will be minimal emphasis on left-hand accompaniment for the piano.  

This course features : Bihag, Kafi , Kamaj, Malkons 
 
 

Who Should Join? 

This series is ideal for: 

• Piano and keyboard players with a background in Western music who wish to explore and learn Indian Classical Music in depth. 

• Anyone aspiring to learn Indian Classical Music on the piano or keyboard. 

• Individuals interested in Indian classical vocals can also benefit from this course, as the theoretical and melodic principles are transferable. 

• Basic, intermediate, and advanced piano or keyboard students are welcome to enroll. 

 

Please Note: The teaching methodology of this course is not suitable for absolute beginners  A foundational understanding of piano playing, particularly with both hands, is recommended. 

you should already know the basic note names (e.g., C D E F / Sa Re Ga Ma) and major and minor chords to understand the lessons.    

The instructor primarily teaches in Hindi with some English.   

 

Course Structure and Requirements:   

Please note: To get the most from your learning journey, we recommend completing the courses in order. 

 

What You'll Need:   

To get the most out of this course, you’ll need one of the following instruments:    

Acoustic or digital piano , A 5-octave keyboard with touch sense , MIDI keyboard.   

The ability to view the provided PDF files on a separate device or as a printout.   

For best results, we highly recommend practicing for a minimum of 30-40 minutes every day: