Kirtan Sequence and Flow

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ABOUT THIS COURSE
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In this course we analyze the progression and variations of melodies and rhythms of 12 recorded kirtans. We also discuss other important and subtle aspects of kirtan that may not be so obvious. You will get an inside look into leading and accompanying kirtan, and gain inspiration to lead your own kirtans.
  • Instructors: Bada Haridas & Visvambhar Sheth
  • Level: All levels
  • Videos: 26 (5h 30m)
  • Price: $50 USD
Kirtan Sequence and Flow is a part of the Harmonium 1 course. If you enroll in Harmonium 1 you will receive Kirtan Sequence and Flow as a complimentary course.
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What's included in the course?

Leading a group of people in kirtan is a wonderful and challenging experience. This course was designed to shortcut your learning process. Much of what we’ve analyzed and imbibed over decades of leading and accompanying kirtan, you can learn in 26 lessons (5.5 hours) of sweet kirtan and insights.
In this course you’ll learn how to:
  • Structure your kirtan with multiple-part melodies
  • Build up the tempo
  • Know when to slow the tempo down, and when to build it up again
  • Communicate with other musicians throughout the kirtan
  • Customize the kirtan for your audience
  • End your kirtan graciously
Playing instruments in kirtan is also an art. When playing the mridanga drum, kartals or other percussion instruments, you’ll learn how to:
  • Assist, and not overtake, the lead singer
  • Take cues from the lead kirtan singer
  • Keep the energy in the kirtan flowing
In this course we also focus on the importance of your internal mood and meditation throughout your kirtan. We look forward to sharing all this and more. 

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meet your instructor

Bada Haridas

Kirtan and harmonium teacher
A lifelong musician, Bada Haridas has studied and taught Indian devotional music since 1975. He is a celebrated Kirtan singer and performs at festivals around the world.
In this unique course, he shares his knowledge and years of experience to help you enter into the world of sacred music and Kirtan. 
meet your instructor

Visvambhar Sheth

Kirtan, bhajan, mridanga, and kartal teacher
An internationally recognized Kirtan-singer, recording artist, and inspirational speaker, Visvambhar (Vish) has a lifelong connection to India and its culture. Being brought up in a Kirtan family and community, he began leading Kirtan when he was five years old. Vish has a rare capacity to invoke and transmit the essence of kirtan.
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This fun and engaging course is designed to help you excel in leading kirtan in record time.

Please note that Kirtan Sequence and Flow is a part of the Harmonium 1 course. If you enroll in Harmonium 1 you will receive Kirtan Sequence and Flow as a complimentary course.
Create your account and submit payment for instant access to the course.
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BUNDLE AND SAVE!
Our teachers created these courses to give you everything you need to become an expert kirtaniya yourself. The Kirtan Sequence and Flow course provides insight into the various ways a kirtan can be designed, whether you're leading or accompanying.

Please note that Kirtan Sequence and Flow is a part of the Harmonium 1 course. If you enroll in Harmonium 1 (or have already purchased it) you will receive Kirtan Sequence and Flow as a complimentary course.