Learn Light and classical Ghazals step-by-step

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Ghazal: Classier form of Indian music

Created byShambhavi Das

Last updated 12/2018

English

What you'll learn

Students will be able to sing their favourite Ghazals in a proper manner, knowing fully about its dialect, grammar and rendition.
Ability to locate swaras (notes), Tala and figure out the raga in which the ghazal is composed will be developed.
Interest in composing Ghazals, Nazm, sher, and other musical genres will be developed.
Awareness of Farsi/Urdu or Muslim music culture will be harnessed, because a musician should know and enjoy all kinds of music
Ability to figure out the raga in which a particular Ghazal is performed

Course content

7 sections • 55 lectures • 5h 26m total length

Introduction3:44
This is an introductory lecture, in which the instructor explains regarding the stuff in the first section: what is Ghazal? its brief history, pronunciation of the Urdu words, dialects, Schools of Ghazal, Types of Ghazals, and Ghazal singers. She illustrates her point by using some of the Urdu terms which are mispronounced and its correct version.
What is a Ghazal?5:36
In this lecture, exact meaning of the word 'Ghazal' is explained with minute details and pronunciation.
Mechanism of creating Ghazals4:00
In this lecture, mechanism of the couplets or sher has been discussed. Couplet is the main aspect of Ghazal and its important to be aware about its significance, rhyming elements and rules of the Ghazal.
Short Historical Background of Ghazals5:51
In this lecture, instructor has explained the brief historical background of the Ghazal genre. The students will be aware about the origin and political background of the Ghazal genre they are learning.
Terminologies and sections of Ghazal8:41
In this lecture, instructor has described the terms and Urdu words which are often used to address the parts of the Ghazal: first verse, second couplet, last couplet, second line of the couplet etc. The students will be acknowledging the terms of the Ghazal genre they are learning, which is an important element in the Ghazal.
Proper dialect and pronunciations in Ghazals6:28
Articulating the dialect and words correctly with its exact pronunciation and accent is the whole and soul element of the Ghazal genre. Aesthetics and the emotions of the song is based on this element. Thus, in this lecture, instructor has explained about how the Urdu words are pronounced correctly.
Instruments used in Ghazal Vocalism4:16
In this lecture, instructor has discussed about the instruments which are used to accompany the Ghazal singers in the performances. Some accompanying instruments and Harmonium, tabla, violin, Guitar, looks classy and emotive with the Ghazal singers in the performances.
Improvisations and nuances in Ghazal vocalism8:54
Ghazals become even more lively, splendid when the Ghazal singer improvises the Ghazal couplets according to her own capability, classical training and Manodharma capacity (Inner feelings). In this lecture, instructor has shown some ways and techniques of rendering the variations and improvisations in a song. For example how to vocalise a particualr line of a song in many number of ways.
Examples of How Ghazals are performed in Recitals8:55
In this lecture, instructor has illustrated how the Ghazals are sung with full feel and variations by taking a Ghazal called "dil jalaane ki baat karte ho". Students get an idea how the Ghazals are actually vocalised.
Eminent Ghazal maestros in India & Pakistan7:19
In this lecture, instructor has given an introduction of the famous Ghazal singers like Begum Akhtar, Farida Khanum, Jagjit Singh, Ghulam Ali. The students will get aware of the eminent Ghazal singers who are still ruling the world with their famous Ghazals and their voices.

Ghazal-music and Ragas8:23
Raga are the pre-developed template of the different 'specific' structure of the swaras. Thus, here the instructor has discussed about which ragas are associated with which Ghazals with details illustrations. Raga Yaman is used more to illustrate the connection between Ghazals and the ragas Yaman has been taught to the students in the earlier courses.
Ghazals in different ragas8:20
In this lecture, instructor has rendered some Ghazals which are based on the ragas with how they are related to the particular raga.
Tala Element in Ghazal Gayaki12:41
Tala or the Beat system is an important aspect in Music cultures and in Indian music culture, Beat and time intervals works as the spine, without which music is incomplete. In this lecture, tala aspect of the Ghazals has been demonstrated with examples. Different Tala which are commonly used in Ghazals have been discussed.
Numerous scintillating Ghazals in Raga Yaman5:26
This lecture is optional for the students, because the instructor has shared her personal list of favourite Ghazals which are Raga based. The reason behind sharing this lecture is that the students get familiar to these popular Ghazals which every Ghazal singer normally knows. Its good to be well-informed about the courses we are pursuing.

Introducing the Ghazal: its shayar, meaning and dialect9:08
In this lecture, the instructor has given the introduction of the Ghazal "Ranjish Hi Sahi" including the meaning of the words, Lyrics, Shayar (Lyricist), Singer, and all kinds of theoretical information about the Ghazal.
Ranjish hi Sahi and raga mechanism6:42
In this lecture, the instructor has explained the musical and compositional aspect of this Ghazal like the swaras, note-mechanism, raga, etc.
Tala system in Ranjish Hi sahi7:32
In this lecture, the instructor has explained the beat system, tala and the cyclic intervals in which the Ghazal has been created. Tala, metre, Sam (first beat of the tala or the stress point of the Ghazal has been explained in detail.
Vocalising the first part of the Ghazal (Sthayee/Matla)6:23
In this lecture, the instructor has explained the first part i.e. the Sthayee (the first two lines of the Ghazal: 'Ranjish hi sahi dil hi dukhane ke lie aa.. aa phir se mujhe chhod ke lie jaane ke lie aa' in detail. Swaras and ragas has been explained.
Vocalising the First/Third Stanza (Antara)12:26
In this lecture, the instructor has explained the Matla meaning the first stanza of the ghazal; the couplet which comes just after the sthayee.
Vocalising the second/fourth satnza (Antara)9:00
In this lecture, the instructor has explained the second stanza of the Ghazal, which is slightly different from the fist stanza.
Singing Sthayee with Harmonium keys5:16
In this lecture, instructor has taught how one plays the harmonium keys in this Ghazal. It's pretty much important to know how to play harmonium in the particular Ghazal, thus, I present the harmonium keys and how to play.
Singing Second and Fourth Antara with Harmonium keys2:31
In this lecture, the instructor has explained the fourth stanza of the Ghazal which is similar to the second stanza. Thus, of the four stanzas or the couplets, first and third stanzas share the same tune while the second and the fourth tunes.
How to improvise this Ghazal9:26
In this lecture, the instructor has discussed how well this Ghazal can be improvised, as in, what are some of the techniques by which we can beautify the song or create some aesthetics.

Briefly singing the Ghazal to familiarise2:27
In this lecture, the instructor has vocalised the new Ghazal which we will be discussing and learning as the next project: "Kal Chaudhavi ki Raat Thee, Shab Bhar Raha Charcha Tera"
Introducing the Ghazal: its shayar, meaning and dialect4:12
In this lecture, the instructor has explained the Ghazal "Kal Chaudhavi ki Raat Thee, Shab Bhar Raha Charcha Tera" with its details including the meaning of the words, Lyrics, Shayar (Lyricist), Singer, and all kinds of theoretical information about the Ghazal.
The musical mechanism and raga of the Ghazal6:34
In this lecture, the instructor has explained the musical and compositional aspect of this Ghazal 'Chaudhavi' like the swaras, note-mechanism, raga, etc.
Tala of the Ghazal "Chaudhvi ki Raat"6:12
In this lecture, the instructor has explained the beat system, tala and the cyclic intervals in which the Ghazal has been created. Tala, metre, Sam (first beat of the tala or the stress point of the Ghazal has been explained in detail.
Stanzas singing with Tala6:20
Singing the Matla (First sher)6:09
In this lecture, the instructor has vocalised and explained the Matla, the first stanza of the ghazal; the couplet which comes just after the sthayee.
Singing the Stanzas (Other couplet)6:17
In this lecture, the instructor has vocalised and explained other few stanzas of the ghazal; the remaining couplets which comes one by one.
Improvisation and variations in "Chaudhvi Ki raat"8:07
In this lecture, the instructor has discussed how well this Ghazal can be improvised, as in, what are some of the techniques by which we can beautify the song or create some aesthetics.
Harmonium Play "Chaudhvi ki Raat"2:41
In this lecture, instructor has taught how one plays the harmonium keys in this Ghazal. It's pretty much important to know how to play harmonium in the particular Ghazal, thus, I present the harmonium keys and how to play.
Singing the full version "Chaudhvi Ki raat"5:23
In this lecture, the instructor has vocalised the full-fledged song Kal Chaudhvin ki raat thee from start to finish, so that the students understand the full picture of it.

Singing the full Ghazal7:22
In this lecture, I have recited a Ghazal 'Aaj jaane ki zid na karo' which I will be teaching the students in detail. The purpose is to make the students aware of how this Ghazal looks like as a whole. Students can also listen to the original Ghazal which is sung by Farida Khanum to grab the perception and idea of this Ghazal.
Introduction of the Ghazal: "Aaj Jaane Ki Zid na Karo", Singer, Shayar5:29
This is an introductory lecture in which I have discussed about the singer, lyricist, Raga, Tala, Grammar, dialect and lyrics of this ghazal. Please do follow the resource web page
Its raga and tala introduction6:09
This is again an introductory lecture in which I have discussed about the Raga, Tala, Grammar, dialect and lyrics of this ghazal in detail.
Swar notation of the Matla: first part10:13
This lectures involves detailed knowledge and rendition of the first part of the ghazal. Slides having Notes and words are demonstrated with full renditions and vocals.
Playing the Matla on the harmonium3:10
In this lecture, instructor has taught how one plays the harmonium keys in this Ghazal. Its pretty much important to know how to play harmonium in the particular Ghazal, thus, I present the harmonium keys and how to play.
Swar notation and vocalism: Second Part (Antara)3:56
In this lecture, the instructor has explained the vocalism and the musical notes of the stanza of the Ghazal Aaj jaane ki zod na karo. The stanza goes like: Tum ye socho zara kyu na roke tumhe. This lecture involves detailing of the notes with coordination of the lyrics of the song.
First stanza with Beats Rupak2:51
In this lecture, the instructor has explained the Tala vocalism, beats, Sam, tempo, and the musical notes of the stanza of the Ghazal Aaj jaane ki zod na karo. The stanza goes like: Tum ye socho zara kyu na roke tumhe. This lecture involves detailing the notes and the tala, beats with coordination of the lyrics of the song.
Playing the Antara on the harmonium2:37
In this lecture, the instructor has demonstrated the notes of Tum ye socho zara kyu na roke tumhe on the Harmonium so that the students can easily play it on harmonium and vocalise them with its help. This lecture involves harmonium play in coordination with the notes and the lyrics details given in the slides.
Swar notation and vocalism: Second Antara6:01
In this lecture, the instructor has vocalised and explained the second antra and the notes of Waqt Ki Qaid me, zindagi hai magar...chand Ghadiya yahi hain jo azaad hain." because it is different from the first stanza. so students should know that first and the third stanza go alike unlike the second one.
Playing the Second Antara on the harmonium2:29
In this lecture, the instructor has demonstrated the notes of "Waqt Ki Qaid me, zindagi hai magar" on the Harmonium so that the students can easily play it on harmonium and vocalise them with its help. This lecture involves harmonium play in coordination with the notes and the lyrics details given in the slides.
Second Antara with Beats1:33
In this lecture, the instructor has explained the Tala vocalism, beats, Sam, tempo, and the musical notes of the second stanza of the Ghazal Aaj jaane ki zod na karo. The stanza goes like: Waqt ki qaid me zindagi hai magar. This lecture involves detailing the notes and the tala, beats with coordination of the lyrics of the song.
Third stanza: same as the first one2:10
Since the third stanza is similar to the first one, the instructor has briefly explained the third one only in terms of the lyrics and notes of the previous stanza. Students can relate the same old slide of the first stanza notation to refer to this stanza: Kitna Masoom rangeen hai samaa.
Improvisations and nuances in this Ghazal8:28
In this lecture, the instructor has discussed how well this Ghazal can be improvised, as in, what are some of the techniques by which we can beautify the song or create some aesthetics.
Giving the Finishing Touch3:12
In this lecture, the instructor has taught and vocalised the Finishing touch of the Ghazal "Janne ki zid" This Ghazal possesses a nice twisty and classier way in the end while finishing the Ghazal which is an essential intonation to teach the students. Although its optional.

Introducing the Ghazal5:52
In this video, I explain the forth Ghazal which is very popular in Ghazal world and simple too. It is sung by Jagjit Singh. Starting Words are "Ye daulat bhi lelo ye shohrat bhi le lo" written by the shayar Sudarshan Faakir. This Ghazal is composed in Dadra Tala in Raga Mishra Bhairavi
notes of the Ghazal4:16
In this video, general information like Ghazal singer, lyricist, Raga, Tala has been stated. Also, The notes of the first part of the Ghazal i.e., sthayee has been taught in detail with the help of the slides.
Antara of the Ghazal3:45
In this video, the notes of the second part of the Ghazal i.e., Antara or stanza has been taught in detail with the help of the slides and a few web pages. There are three stanzas in Ghazal; First stanza is scrutinised in the video.
Tala of the Ghazal "Ye Daulat bhi lelo"4:12
In this video, the Tala or the beat system which is used in the Ghazal has been discussed in detail. Exact language, dialect and the meter of the Tala along with the Ghazal words has been taught.
Other Two Stanzas of the Ghazal5:17
In this video, the remaining two stanzas which are same as the first one has been explained in brief. The full three stanzas and one rephrase makes up the full Ghazal and its important to remember all with proper dialect.

Steps to Grasp a Ghazal you Love6:12
In this lecture, the instructor has explained to how to grasp the ghazal you want to learn. There are a few steps which helps one grasp the intonations of the Ghazals easily and with purer interest. Steps are:
Ear-Training (Listen to the Ghazal as much as possible and try to understand the notes by hearing)
select the proper tessitura or the comfortable Sa suitable for your voice and the Ghazal
Play it on the Harmonium
Try writing down the notes
Try to figure out the raga if you know its notes.
Some popular non-classical Ghazals7:31
In this lecture, the instructor has discussed some of the easy-to-learn Ghazals from Films which students may want to learn for singing their hearts out in Public or the events. Some very flowing Ghazals like: phir Chhidi raat, Tum bhi pehle pehel, zindagi jab bhi teri, are usually based on Raga Yaman and can be easily vocalised. Therefore, students should go ahead and learn them and perform.
Hope You Enjoyed!!2:29
Namaste! I hope you have acknowledged and enjoyed my course. I heartily apologise for the mistake if there are any. I strongly feel thai I have been really detailed at some point but it was done with the flow and I was not able to shortlist the unimportant points. so please forgive me and ignore my loopholes.
Namaste!! Stay healthy!! Stay Musical!! and Please ask more questions :)

Requirements

You should have the basic knowledge of Indian music like voice, scale, pitch, swar, Tala, and Ragas.
You will need an app for Harmonium and Tabla. You also need drone setter like Tanpura. I have some suggestions in the course.
You should be able to play the basic Harmonium, which is an added advantage in Ghazal vocalism
Should have adequate passion and interest for Indian music and Ghazals and patience to practice daily for 30 minutes.

Description

This course is created especially for those Indian music lovers who love the Ghazals. Majority of people like old movie Ghazals, Jagjit Singh, Ghulam Ali, Begum Akhtar etc. In this course, students will be able to grasp and acknowledge the basics of the most popular Indian music genre:Ghazal. They will learn to sing the popular Ghazals of Jagjit Singh & Ghulam Ali from the scratch. Ghazals like "Ye Daulat bhi Lelo, ye Shauhrat bhi lelo", "kal Chaudavi ki raat thi", "Ranjish hi Sahi", "Aaj jaane ki zid na karo" will be discussed and bisected deeply for their understanding. These are all very familiar and ubiquitous Ghazals, thus, it will be fun for the Ghazal lovers to dive deep into its discussion and singing pedagogy.
Starting from the knowledge of the notes, ragas, talas in which they are composed, some four to five ghazals would be taught in detail whereas some of them briefly. In the beginning the students will be introduced about the Definition, origin, background, history, terminology and parts of Ghazal; how one should be singing; what singing technique or voice should be used while singing; pronunciation of the proper 'zabaan', dialect, of the Urdu language. Furthermore, what attitude and emotions are needed to sing the Ghazals will be discussed.
Ghazal vocalism is hugely accompanied and ornamented with Harmonium. Therefore, it's essential for the students to have the basic knowledge of playing harmonium. So, a brief training of harmonium, only on the Ghazals which will be taught in detail, will also be provided.
Ghazal singing is the semi-classical genre of Indian music, therefore, it's essential to know Indian classical vocal music on the basic level- Swar, saptaka, pitch, shadja, shruti, raga, tala, etc. which I have already taught in my previous two courses. So, if someone is not aware of Indian music mechanism, I recommend them to first complete the courses on beginner level to have a good understanding of this course.

Who this course is for:

Anyone who is interested in learning popular Ghazals of Ghulam Ali or Jagjit Singh, Farida Khanum etc.
Anyone who knows music, and wants to pursue a proper training and vocalisation of semi-classical music like Ghazal.
Anyone who loves and wants to explore Urdu/Farsi Language.
Someone who loves to sing and perform in public and parties

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Theoretical Knowledge of the Ghazal10 lectures • 1hr 4min

Brief introduction of music and Ragas of the Ghazals4 lectures • 35min

First Ghazal: Ranjish Hi Sahi, Dil hi dukhane ke lie aa...9 lectures • 1hr 8min

New Ghazal: Kal Chaudhvin ki raat thi10 lectures • 54min

Mastering of "Aaj Jaane Ki zid Na karo, Yunhi Pehelu me Baithe Raho"14 lectures • 1hr 6min

Lighter form of Ghazal: Ye Daulat bhi Le lo, Ye Shauhrat bhi lelo5 lectures • 23min

Conclusion3 lectures • 16min

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