Thumri

By Smt. Anjali Pohankar

This course offers the basics to understand Thumri - Semi-Classical Vocal Music from North India . The course will traverse theoretical and practical technical concepts of thumri. This course is ideal for beginners who have a keen interest for listening to and learning Indian Semi Classical Music.

Languages: English, Hindi.

USD 25 / class (approx)

12 classes. (Includes Study Material)

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About the Course

Lesson Plan

Course Objectives

To understand what is Thumri and other forms of semi classical music To understand basics and history of Thumri To be able to sing some Thumries in Taal covered in the course

  1. To understand what is Thumri and other forms of semi classical music
  2. To understand basics and history of Thumri
  3. To be able to sing some Thumries in Taal covered in the course

Prerequisites

Minimum Age 15 and above Basic knowledge of Sur and Taal Interest in listening to and learning Indian Semi - Classical Music Interest in learning Thumri

  1. Minimum Age 15 and above
  2. Basic knowledge of Sur and Taal
  3. Interest in listening to and learning Indian Semi - Classical Music
  4. Interest in learning Thumri

About the Artist

Smt. Anjali Pohankar

Vocals

Smt Anjali Pohankar is the wife of Pt Ajay Pohankar & mother of Shri Abhijit Pohankar. She is also the daughter of Pt Krishnarao Majumdar of Indore who was a seniormost deciple of Ustad Rajab Ali Khan sahib. She has done her Master of Arts in Music and specialized in THUMRI form of music. She has written a book on Thumri which has been critically acclaimed. She is a widely travelled performing vocalist and has sung in prestigious concerts. Her Music and teaching skills have been appreciated by legendry maestros Like Bharat Ratna Ustad Bismillah Khan, Shri Sudhir Phadke, Shri P.L Deshpande(legendry Marathi writer) and many more. She has been teaching Music since last 30 years and has trained innumerable students of Music.

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