About the course

🌟 Singing - 7: Complex Raga Compositions and Vocal Ornamentation 

Course Overview 

"Singing - 7" is tailored for the highly advanced vocalist who has mastered the technical groundwork and is ready to explore the most intricate and expressive aspects of Indian music performance. This course focuses on complex, high-difficulty Bhajans and Bollywood songs deeply rooted in Indian Classical Music, emphasizing detailed vocal ornamentation (gayati) and profound melodic interpretation (Alaap). 

 
 

What You Will Learn (Syllabus Highlights) 

This course fine-tunes your ability to handle complex compositions with control and artistry: 

• High-Difficulty Repertoire: In-depth study of challenging Old & New Bollywood songs and complex Bhajans that are directly derived from or structured around intricate Ragas. 

• Detailed Vocal Artistry: Lessons are taught with full details of vocals, focusing on achieving flawless execution of every subtle vocal movement, Alaap (melodic expansion), and all necessary ornaments (Gamaks, Murkis, etc.). 

• Raga-Based Complex Bhajans: Specialized focus on Bhajans where the structure and emotional delivery are intrinsically linked to the underlying Raga principles. 

• Signature Repertoire: Master a collection of emotionally resonant and technically challenging songs, including: 

• "Suno Sajna Papihe Ne" 

• "Dhany Bhag Seva Ka" 

• "O Rang Rez Tere" 

• "Om Namah Shivay" 

 
 

Who Should Join This Course? 

This course is designed for: 

• Elite Vocalists: Students who have progressed through all preceding levels (Singing 1-6) or possess advanced knowledge and control of Alaap, Taan, and Raga structures. 

• Technical Perfectionists: Learners focused on mastering the intricate vocal ornamentation that defines high-level Indian Classical and light classical singing. 

• Serious Performers: Those seeking to expand their repertoire with compositions that demand both technical agility and deep emotional commitment. 

• Dedicated Musicians: Individuals prepared for rigorous analysis and practice to achieve true mastery. 

 
 

⚠️ Important Recommendations & Course Details 

Recommendations (For Best Results): 

• Prior Knowledge Essential: Completion of "Singing - 1" through "Singing - 6" or demonstrably advanced knowledge is critically important. The complexity of the material assumes complete familiarity with all previous concepts and techniques. 

• Language: The instructor primarily teaches in Hindi, with supporting explanations in English. 

Course Structure and Requirements: 

• Advanced Level: This course is one of the final levels, focusing on ultimate refinement. Following the recommended sequential order of the courses is strongly advised for maximum benefit. 

What You'll Need: 

To facilitate accurate learning and practice, you will need one of the following instruments: 

• Acoustic or Digital Piano 

• A 5-Octave Keyboard with Touch Sensitivity 

• MIDI Keyboard 

• Harmonium 

Other Requirements: 

• The ability to view and utilize any provided downloadable notation files (PDFs). 

• Commitment to Practice: Rigorous and highly focused daily practice is essential to master the intricate ornamentation and challenging repertoire.