Distance Learning Study
Hindustani
Classical Music (Tabla)
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Study Plan
Distance Learning modules in tabla are a
result of innovation of highest degree. This is not an instructional video
available in the market but a well researched course meant for steady
progress and positive result.
System Requirements
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A set of tabla (a set consists of a left hand
drum and a right hand drum)
(Don't have a tabla?
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- A computer with Windows OS 95 - 2K or XP
- A video camcorder, which can transfer recorded video to the computer
- A microphone, headphones or speakers
- Internet Explorer 5+
- Windows Media Player 9+
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
Additionally,
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Self Motivation
- Faith in yourself
- 3-4 hours of practice per week
(practice tips)
- Completion of mini-assignments
SWARGRAM STUDY PLAN
Learning is always fun, you are a better person each day. Learning may not always be in full loads in a formal set-up, it can be in small regular sessions over a period. Keep adding a little to your repertoire and after some time you would feel that you have achieved a lot subconsciously. SwarGram's unique study plan helps you achieve this feat.
CORE LEARNING SYSTEM - Offline Study
- DL MODULES: You
get the tabla instruction form of video. The video lessons are
comprehensive and give you the finest details of the playing technique.
The main focus is on the technique and acquisition of master skills. The
method involves introducing a concept by clearly defining learning
objectives; giving very clear and realistic achievement goals; and lesson
end assignments. You have five practice options:
1. play with the teacher's voice
2. play with the teacher
3. play with the metronome
4. play with the tabla exercise track
5. Play with a song (voice or instrumental track)
- VIDEO ASSIGNMENT/CORRECTIONS: You would always be curious to know how well you are playing and know where you stand. You have a set of lesson end assignments. Put on your camcorder, face the lens and record your assignment. Make a video file (mpeg or wma), upload to the server. Our teacher gets back to you with remarks within 24 hours. If there is a mistake that needs to be specifically pointed out, the teachers make a small video recording for you, and e-mail to you. You always get personalized attention.
ENHANCED LEARNING SYSTEM - The online
classroom activity
Many times you learn from indirect and informal methods. Many a times they prove to be great learning catalysts. Your online classroom provides many such learning tools and activities that help you in picking the slightest of details that you might have missed otherwise.
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Listening sessions: You learn by listening to great masters play. In your online classroom you listen to recordings of maestros of different gharanas and discuss various aspects with your teacher and fellow students. It's like going to a concert with friends.
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Interactive Assignments: Interactive assignments are objective type multimedia assignments. These assignments make you think about a concept and answer. They take you away from rote learning and stimulate your thinking process.
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Improvement Tips: You keep getting these useful tips from our faculty. These are sweet little surprises that help in your learning.