Harmony Youth Center

Percussion - Dholak

The goal of this class is to introduce the "Dholak" - a popular percussion instrument in Northern India to people who have never played it before....

Intermediate Sunday 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM ET, 1/20/2024 to 5/11/2024 (16 sessions); Intermediate Sunday 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM ET, 1/21/2024 to 5/12/2024; Intermediate · $120

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About this program

The students are taught to control speed, and playing by understanding the mood of the songs. The students will be able to play during group chanting sessions.

Topics include: Single beat contd. Learn how to play single beat with a bhajan & integrate transitions. Double beat contd. Learn how to play double beat with a bhajan. Advanced variations of double beat and integrate transitions. Learn 7 beats Rupak bol and taal. Learn More Techniques. Learn simple transitions that can be used in all tempos while playing double beat. Learn playing closed hand bass when sliding on bass's.

This class is suitable fro students who have played dholak for advance chanters and preachers. The class teaches advance techniques. Emphasis on sound, speed & accuracy with 6, 7, 8 and 16 beats. Advance transitions etc.

Details

When
Intermediate Sunday 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM ET, 1/20/2024 to 5/11/2024 (16 sessions); Intermediate Sunday 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM ET, 1/21/2024 to 5/12/2024; Intermediate
Where
Kripalu Bhavan (Sunday intermediate and Tuesday virtual classes are listed at Kripalu Bhavan and Virtual respectively); Dining Hall (advance class schedule); Vi
Cost
$120

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