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Seminars on Indian Classical Music offered by Uwe Neumann

Seminar 1 : Theory and appreciation

¤ Origin and History of Indian Classical Music with ancient song forms
¤ Drone and pure intonation (22 sruti of the octave)
¤ The ten main scales (Thatas)
¤ Grammar of Raga (Jati, Vadi, Samvadi…)
¤ Movements of Raga: Alap, Composition, Improvisation
¤ Forms of improvisation and ornaments: Tan, Vistaar, Krintan, Meend, Ghammak
¤ System of Tala (rhythmic cycles): Teental, Jhaptal, Roopak, Ektal and Layakari
¤ Indian musical instruments
¤ Music, Expressiveness & Mood
¤ Music appreciation and listening guide

Seminar 2: Practical

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