Mridangam, also known as “Deva Vadyam” is a divine instrument and one of the most widely used rhythmic accompaniment (pakka vadyam) in Carnatic musical concerts. It belongs to the percussion family with more than 2000 years of Indian history.

Our Carnatic Mridangam Classes classified into three different levels which cover the entire spectrum of playing Mridangam.

Beginner level

1) Basic learning about our ethnic Rhythm

2) Basic usage of finger usages

3) Basic lessons with fingers and hands

4) Daily sadhaka practices

5) Different Rhythms and their usages in instruments

6) Tha-Dhi-Ki-Na-Dhom usages in various Rhythms

7) Natas-chants in different Rhythms. And repetition of basic learnings

8) Rhythm Theory and practical sessions based on Carnatic music

Intermediate level

1) Study about vivid Rhythms projects.

2) Technical know-how to learn repeated Rhythms.

3) Basic knowledge in learning about Kriti, Alap in different clusters

4) Equations to set Korvas-Muthayippu-Mora and practical sessions based on the above.

Basic Carnatic music Rhythms sessions

1) Sessions on Rhythms.

2) Sadhakas based on vivid Rhythms.

3) Practical learning on Tha-Dhi-Ki-Na-Dhom

4) Study about Sooladi Sapta Thala project

5) Study about Chappu Thala project

6) Rhythms usages in Music and Dance, Cholkettu learning

Each of these levels we will cover basic to professional level concepts including:

Tuning, clear and perfect fingering techniques, various intricate rhythmic syllables, demonstration of Gathi Bedham (change of speed), aruthis, moras, korvais, improvisations, Playing in harmony with the vocalist, balance and coordination, hard and soft touch, sound sensitivity, accompanied for a song with different strokes & syllables, mastering patterns and techniques like Pecking, Gumki, Arai Chapu followed by detailed Taniavarthanams in different talas, necessary elements of the theory, and prepare students for solo performances and group concerts.