Learning Outcomes
· Understanding of the physical and acoustic structure of the Tabla, the percussion instrument used in concerts
· Understanding of the language of the Tabla and the various Bols (the sounds produced by the Tabla, using its two parts, the Daanya and the Baanya).
· Understanding of the structure of various Talas constructed using different number of beats in the Aavartan (the rhythmic cycle), and the use of hand movements.
· Understand the concept of Theka, as used for accompaniment.
· Understanding of the structure of a Khayal concert and its different elements
· Understanding of the aesthetic significance of the different forms of ornamentation and embellishments used by a vocal performer to present a Raga
· Understanding of how the artist expands on a basic composition, and the tools for improvisation and progression.
·Ability to follow and appreciate a Khayal performance
· Understanding the continuous spectrum of tempos from the slowest to the fastest, and their appropriate use in the compositions.