Learn Harmonium - Beginning Level

Month 1: Introduction to Basics

• Week 1: Understanding the harmonium layout and sound structure. Practice of Alankaar 1 to 3
• Week 2: Continue with Alankaar 4 to 6 to build vocal flexibility
• Week 3: Learn and practice Alankaar 7 to 8
• Week 4: Introduction of Alankaar 9 to 10 for smoother transitions and breath control

Month 2: Strengthening Voice Control & Accuracy

• Weeks 1–4: Focused learning of Alankaar 11 to 30, with simple nursery rhymes to improve melody recognition, pitch accuracy, and rhythm understanding

Month 3: Exploring Musical Expression

• Weeks 1–4: Learn Alankaar 31 to 45 for deeper voice training
• Begin Raag Bhoop: Introduction to Aasthayi (first part) and Antara (second part) structure

Month 4: Raag Bhoop Improvisation – Part 1

• Continue Raag Bhoop (Aasthayi & Antara)
• Practice Alaap improvisation:
  • Aasthayi: 10 half-line + 10 full-line aalaps
  • Antara: 10 half-line + 10 full-line aalaps

Month 5: Raag Bhoop Improvisation – Part 2

• Introduction to Taans (fast melodic runs):
  • Aasthayi: 10 half-line + 10 full-line taans
  • Antara: 10 half-line + 10 full-line taans

Month 6: Consolidation & Application

• Dedicated practice of the complete Raag Bhoop
• Introduction to songs based on Raag Bhoop to apply concepts in performance-style singing
• Focus on expression, control, and presentation