Introduction to Mridanga + Kartals

Name: Introduction to Mridanga + Kartals
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How to play Mridanga and Kartals Proficiently in Kirtan

Created byDevala Griffith

Last updated 8/2020

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What you'll learn

How to play Kartals in Kirtan
How to play Mridanga in Kirtan
How to practice
Kirtan music theory

Course content

5 sections • 27 lectures • 8h 5m total length

Who is the course for and requirements1:40
ii. How to Get the Most Out of this Course.2:24

Kartal 1 (Slow Beat)6:58
Kartal 2 (Tehai)6:27
Kartal 3 (Fast beat)3:58
Learn the kartal fast beat, also called double beat, doubling the slow beat with center-open and close strokes, and build speed through a daily five-minute practice.
Kartal 4 (Fast Beat and Matan)5:46
Kartal 5 (Dadra/Lofa Taal)3:39
Learn kartal 5 patterns in Dadra/Lofa taal, focusing on the main beats while noting extras; practice to mastery, knowing there are infinite variations, and use rewinds to refine.
Kartal 6 (Jhap & Tewra Taal & other styles9:03

Hat sadhana 1-325:53
You can purchase the book on Amazon in your country. Just look up "Introduction to Mridanga" in your respective country's Amazon website.
Hat sadhana 4 & 4.a)29:27
Revise previous mantras randomly to build familiarity through repetition, and master hat sadhana 4 with open and closed sound variations. Encourage accountability partners and daily practice.
Hat Sadhana 5-628:20
Hattuti 130:29
Metronome Practice26:36
Master metronome-based practice for Mridanga and Kartals, including tuning basics, four-beat cycles, and gradual tempo progression with metronome apps. Schedule regular practice to build consistency and sharpen rhythm.

Kaharba (easy variation)23:29
Tehai 132:14
Das pahira 119:24
Kaharba Lohara Easy Variation 117:32
Master the double time beats with the Kaharba Lohara easy variation 1, using a metronome, practicing big side strokes, and a three finger flick as a bonus technique.
Kaharba Lohara tehai 122:04
this lesson guides you through kaharba lohara tehai 1, with metronome warm-ups, kartal patterns, main beats, and rhythm embellishments, while practicing singing while playing.

Kaharba 117:13
Tehai 220:54
Das pahira 218:28
Kaharba Lohara Easy Variation 2, 2.a), & 2.b)18:23
Kaharba Lohara 114:56
Kaharba Lohara tehai 220:54
Learn tehai practice on mridanga and kartals with warm-ups, metronome tempo training, and variations from lower patterns to faster drills.
Matan 118:43
Bhajani 124:31
Learn the Bhajani 1 beat through guided practice, master transitions to double time, endings, and building rhythm intuition with metronome-based drills.
Lofa 135:55

Requirements

Purchase Introduction to Mridanga book from Amazon
Purchase a Mridanga
Purchase a pair of Kartals

Description

This course will teach you to play Mridanga in Kirtan. You will learn 7 hand practice rhythms, 8 basic Kirtan rhythms, and 21 more advanced variations of those basic Kirtan rhythms + all the fundamental Kartal rhythms played in Kirtan. By the end of the course you will be more than just beginner.

This is a live recorded class that I taught to one of my beginner students. We will start from the beginning and you will learn along with her, and be able to ask questions in the Q&A section. It is fun and interactive--just like being in a live classroom!

Who this course is for:

Kirtan enthusiasts
Devotees of Krishna
Bhakti Yoga practitioners
Those who can't afford live classes.
Beginner Kartal players
Beginner Mridanga players

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Course content

Introduction2 lectures • 4min

Kartal6 lectures • 36min

Hand Practice5 lectures • 2hr 21min

Kirtan 15 lectures • 1hr 55min

Kirtan 29 lectures • 3hr 10min

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