
Ari Kushner introduces the course for learners seeking affordable, self-guided mridanga and kartals training. The program covers five sections from cartels and rhythm to cure don, with over 30 videos.
Schedule twice-weekly live one-on-one lessons, attend on time, minimize distractions, and aim for 90% proficiency per section using the Q&A for feedback.
Learn kartals to develop rhythm and timing, with open circle and close down sounds, four-beat patterns, and a practical wrap-around finger grip; practice by vocalizing and listening to slow tempos.
Learn the tehai for kartal 2 by practicing vocalizing, playing along with the cure, and mastering the down, up, and center strokes with the dominant hand, while keeping volume considerate.
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.
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.
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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.
Practice hat sadhana numbers 5 and 6 on the mridanga and kartals, focusing on clarity and speed while mastering beat before moving on, and listening to rhythm to develop intuition.
Learn the introductory mridanga and kartal rhythms, practice main beats and guru variations, and adopt proper posture with metronome-assisted pacing for consistent, fast tempo.
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.
Explore kaharba, the easy variation for mridanga and kartals, using metronome-based practice to develop clarity, speed, and precise eye-targeted rhythm with enthusiasm and patience.
Learn tehai basics and rhythm patterns for mridanga and kartals, including mantra endings and kaaba timing, with metronome-guided practice to develop steady rhythm and intuition.
Learn warm-ups with kava 1 and tay high 1, then combine them into a cure don rhythm, practice at varied speeds for precision, and master dusk by Hera 1.
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.
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.
Practice kaharba 1 on the mridanga with a metronome, coordinating the big-side steady beat and small-side kartals, aiming for 240 bpm and quick rhythm recovery.
This lecture guides mridanga and kartal practice through warm-ups and rhythm variations, using a metronome at speeds such as 240 bpm and 480 bpm to build finger work and timing.
Practice warm-ups for mridanga and kartals with a metronome, targeting tempos from 150 to 300. Explore three- or four-finger patterns with big-side or small-side strokes, keeping the mantra steady.
Learn tehai practice on mridanga and kartals with warm-ups, metronome tempo training, and variations from lower patterns to faster drills.
Master mridanga and kartals through metronome-driven tempo progression, counting beats, and rhythmic patterns. Practice builds momentum by playing together, using variations, and aligning with tempo guides.
Learn the Bhajani 1 beat through guided practice, master transitions to double time, endings, and building rhythm intuition with metronome-based drills.
Outline a focused mridanga and kartals practice routine emphasizing clarity, speed, and precision; practice one mantra consistently, revise old material, and align with the beat using a metronome.
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!