Learn Hindustani Classical Music

A free reference for students of Hindustani classical vocal music — raga structures, taal thekas, and the theory vocabulary the ABGMVM examinations ask for. Drawn from the notes Dr. Ketaki Ingle teaches from.

Ragas

Thaat, jati, vadi–samvadi, aaroha–avaroha and pakad. 7 ragas in full, and where each of the 59 ragas in the ABGMVM syllabus is examined.

Taals

Complete thekas with matra, bol and clap notation. 3 taals in full, plus all 18 taals across the nine exam levels.

Glossary

30 terms of swara, raga and taal theory, defined in both languages — the oral theory vocabulary for Prarambhik and Praveshika.

These pages are teaching notes, not a substitute for a guru. Notation and marking schemes follow the Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal syllabus.

Learning this with a teacher

These pages will take you a long way on theory. The singing needs a guru — live online classes, one level at a time, with exam preparation built in.

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