Beginners Guide to Veena
Ramana Balachandhran
15 video lessons with included resources
Self Paced Course
Global discussion forum support
(20% off)USD 30
USD 24
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Start your musical journey with the Beginners Guide to Veena, an ideal course for aspiring Veena players. Taught by Veena extraordinaire, Ramana Balachandhran, this comprehensive course teaches essential Veena techniques, posture, hand positioning, and rhythm for beginners. Learn how to play the Veena with precision, understanding key concepts like Gamakas, Swaras, and the significance of rhythm in Carnatic music.
With step-by-step lessons and practical exercises, you’ll master basic Veena exercises, improve your finger coordination, and gain a strong foundation in Carnatic music theory.
Whether you’re a total beginner or looking to refine your skills, this course provides a structured and supportive learning path to help you play the Veena with confidence and expression. Ideal for beginners, this course also provides a deep dive into fundamental musicality and rhythm, perfect for those seeking to connect with the rich tradition of Indian classical music. Start playing the Veena today and unlock your musical potential!
Course Options:
- STANDARD (Learn-at-Your-Own-Pace): Go through the course at your convenience, practicing and progressing at your own speed.
- CERTIFICATION: In addition to self-paced learning, gain access to exclusive Q&A sessions with Ramana Balachandhran himself! These sessions offer a chance to clarify doubts, ask questions, and receive personal feedback on your playing with expert guidance.
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1.Is this a live class?
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Course Objectives
- To introduce aspiring Veena players to foundational techniques, including posture, hand positioning, and basic exercises to build control and tonal quality.
- To develop rhythmic precision and coordination through exercises that emphasize Taalam strings, rhythmic accents, and hand independence.
- To enhance left-hand dexterity and musical expression with sequences, Varisais, and advanced note-skipping exercises across various ragas.
- To cultivate an understanding and mastery of Gamakas (oscillations) and their importance in conveying the mood of ragas.
- To guide students in translating melodies to Swaras and developing the ability to recognize intervals and nuances in improvisation and composition.
- To foster a solid grasp of rhythm (Layam) through syllabic pattern exercises, aiming for accuracy, coordination, and speed in complex rhythmic structures.
- To emphasize the value of repetition, focused practice, and balance between technical skill and musicality for continued growth in Veena performance.
Course Prerequisites
- Basic familiarity with music theory, especially understanding of musical scales and rhythm.
- Prior experience with playing a stringed instrument preferred (but not necessary), such as guitar or Sitar, or a foundational understanding of string instrument techniques.
- Basic knowledge of Carnatic music and its structure (helpful, but not mandatory).
- Ability to recognize and understand simple rhythms (e.g., 4/4, 3/4 time signatures).
- Familiarity with the concepts of Swaras (musical notes) and Ragas in Carnatic classical music.
- Commitment to consistent practice and a willingness to explore various styles of playing the Veena.
- Access to a Veena and the ability to tune the instrument properly.
- Patience and focus to work on repetitive exercises to build virtuosity.
Course Content
Chapter 1
The Basics
Chapter 2
Plucking Dynamics
Chapter 3
Fretboard Mastery
Chapter 4
Gamakas
Chapter 5
Swaram
Chapter 6
Layam
Chapter 7