Sitar & Classical String Instruments

Classical instrumental curriculum dedicated to the Sitar and North Indian string instruments. Students develop precise mizrab stroke mechanics, fingerboard command, and the introspective architecture of raga development.

PEDAGOGICAL ARCHITECTURE

Curriculum & Learning Structure

01 • APPLICANT PROFILE

Who This Is For

String instrument learners, music enthusiasts, and dedicated students seeking structured, lineage-based instrumental training.

02 • TAALEEM ORIENTATION

Learning Focus

Tantrakari technique, meend (glissando pitch bending), gamak, jod-jhala dynamics, and gat composition interpretation.

03 • CURRICULUM TOPICS

What You Will Study

Alap-Jod-Jhala progression, Masitkhani (vilambit) and Razakhani (drut) gats, complex tihais, right-hand stroke patterns (Da-Ra-Dir-Da), tuning science, and acoustic instrument upkeep.

04 • DAILY PRACTICE

Practice / Riyaz

Daily finger endurance training, fretboard scale runs, slow-tempo meend intonation, and disciplined lehra riyaz to achieve crystalline note separation at varied speeds.

05 • HERITAGE ALIGNMENT

Traditional & Cultural Context

The sublime string heritage of the Indian classical tradition, translating vocal nuances into resonant acoustic instrumental forms.

06 • EVALUATION

Assessment

Practical raga recital featuring complete alap, jod, jhala, and gat performance with tabla, accompanied by oral viva on raga grammar and string acoustics.

07 • CREDENTIAL

Certification

Certification is issued according to the applicable academic and examination framework of Vrindavan Sangeet Samiti upon meeting board evaluation criteria.

PROGRAMME SUMMARY

Sitar & Classical String Instruments

Course Code: VSS-CRS-004

Academic Fee / Seva: Samiti Subsidized Grant / Standard Assessment

Academic Duration: 3 Years Diploma

Discipline Department: Instrumental

Eligibility Profile: Open to all age groups.

Assessment Structure: 75% Kriyatmak (Practical Recital) + 25% Shastriya (Theory)

ADMISSION DESK

Applications are open for the current academic session across affiliated kendras and Vrindavan campus.

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