Kirtan Central's Annual Holiday Sweepstakes

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Win a Bina 23b harmonium, a Learn to Play Harmonium kit, and a one-year membership to the Bhakti Breakfast Club online harmonium classes ~ all at once!

Visit http://www.kirtancentral.com/sweepstakes.html before January 1st, 2012 to enter the drawing.

Intro to Harmonium video series

There's a great new video series over at Kirtan Central all about playing kirtan music on harmonium. It includes five videos, covering everything from “How do I pick out the right harmonium for me?” and “What do the buttons do?” all the way to “How can I learn to play a kirtan song on harmonium?”

You can watch the free videos at www.KirtanCentral.com/welcome. Enjoy!

Virtual Kirtan Choir sings Ma Durga by Krishna Das

Over the last three months, videos have been arriving in my email inbox from all over the world - from an ashram in Greece, an ultra-modern apartment in Germany, a family home in Spain - with one thing in common: Everybody is singing Krishna Das' "Ma Durga"!

These kirtan lovers were responding to my call for exactly that - casually filmed videos of them singing along to Krishna Das in their headphones, that I could weave together into one giant "Virtual Kirtan Choir." It humbled me that so many folks were taking time out of their busy lives to sit down in front of their webcam for this. As I pored over the videos, two things became evident: first, these people LOVE this song! Whether's it's love of Krishna Das, love of kirtan, love of Durga, love of singing, love of God... what's obvious is the love, joy, and tenderness captured in each video clip. And second: how deeply we crave to be part of something larger than ourselves! There was so much excitement to be part of the "choir," and I believe that's one of the places kirtan is healing us. It's a chance to gather as a community, and to sing our hearts out together. This is an essential and time-honored part of human life!

While producing the video, I was reminded that it is but a simulation of this essential human tradition of gathering together in song. The video is symbolic, connecting us across the globe by our common love of kirtan music. But the most important form of this connection happens in a live kirtan, with a live circle of friends, as the vibrations of our voices blend to create a Real Kirtan Choir!

So, without further ado, here is the Virtual Kirtan Choir's first video (we'll do another next year :) ~

If you enjoy the video, please share it and spread the love!
Copy this URL: http://youtu.be/JqyKkxds8eU and share it on facebook, or in an email.

Lotsa love,
Daniel

Krishna Das "Breath of the Heart" music notation [Ma Durga, Baba Hanuman, etc.]

This Song & Story book for Krishna Das' "Breath of the Heart" CD includes music notation in two styles (Western and Indian), stories from Krishna Das, and rare photos of Maharaji in India and KD in the recording studio:

 

Krishna Das "Breath of the Heart" Songbook - music, chords, stories

Song & Story book for Krishna Das' "Breath of the Heart" CD. Includes music notation in two styles (Western and Indian), stories from Krishna Das, and rare photos of Maharaji in India and KD in the recording studio.

 

Learn to Play Harmonium ch.9 - Daniel Tucker of Kirtan Central

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Sneak peak of chapter 7 in the "Learn to Play Harmonium" self-study book/DVD kit:

Learn to Play Harmonium ch2 - Daniel Tucker of Kirtan Central

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Learn to Play Harmonium ch9 - Daniel Tucker of Kirtan Central

Sneak peak of chapter 9 in the "Learn to Play Harmonium" self-study book/DVD kit:

Learn to Play Harmonium ch4 - Daniel Tucker of Kirtan Central

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Learn to Play Harmonium ch11 - Daniel Tucker of Kirtan Central

Sneak peak of chapter 11 in the "Learn to Play Harmonium" self-study book/DVD kit:

Learn to Play Harmonium ch1 - Daniel Tucker of Kirtan Central

Sneak peak of chapter 1 in the "Learn to Play Harmonium" self-study book/DVD kit:

Learn to Play Harmonium ch2 - Daniel Tucker of Kirtan Central

Sneak peak of chapter 2 in the "Learn to Play Harmonium" self-study book/DVD kit:

Learn to Play Harmonium ch3 - Daniel Tucker of Kirtan Central

Sneak peak of chapter 3 in the "Learn to Play Harmonium" self-study book/DVD kit:

Learn to Play Harmonium ch10 - Daniel Tucker of Kirtan Central

Sneak peak of chapter 10 in the "Learn to Play Harmonium" self-study book/DVD kit:

Learn to Play Harmonium ch.4 - Daniel Tucker of Kirtan Central

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Learn to Play Harmonium ch.8 - Daniel Tucker of Kirtan Central

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Learn to Play Harmonium ch3 with Daniel Tucker of Kirtan Central

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Learn to Play Harmonium ch5 - Daniel Tucker of Kirtan Central

Sneak peak of chapter 5 in the "Learn to Play Harmonium" self-study book/DVD kit:

Learn to Play Harmonium ch6 - Daniel Tucker of Kirtan Central

Sneak peak of chapter 6 in the "Learn to Play Harmonium" self-study book/DVD kit:

Learn to Play Harmonium ch.11 - Daniel Tucker of Kirtan Central

Sneak peak of chapter 11 in the "Learn to Play Harmonium" self-study book/DVD kit -

Learn to Play Harmonium ch8 - Daniel Tucker of Kirtan Central

Sneak peak of chapter 8 in the "Learn to Play Harmonium" self-study book/DVD kit:

Learn to Play Harmonium ch.1 - Daniel Tucker of Kirtan Central

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Learn to Play Harmonium ch.10 - Daniel Tucker of Kirtan Central

Sneak peak of chapter 10 in the "Learn to Play Harmonium" self-study book/DVD kit -

Learn to Play Harmonium ch.7 - Daniel Tucker of Kirtan Central

Sneak peak of chapter 7 in the "Learn to Play Harmonium" self-study book/DVD kit -

Learn to Play Harmonium ch.5 - Daniel Tucker of Kirtan Central

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Learn to play Krishna Das songs on harmonium

Ever wanted to learn the harmonium chords for Krishna Das' "Baba Hanuman," "Ma Durga," "Brindavan Hare Ram," and other songs from his classic kirtan album "Breath of the Heart?"



Now you can! Whether you play harmonium or guitar, read Indian-style sargam music notation or western-music notation, Kirtan Central's "Chantcyclopedia Volume 1: Breath of the Heart" is designed to make it easy to learn KD's songs. Each chapter begins with entertaining "behind the music" stories from Krishna Das, filled with pithy Bhakti nectar, then has the song sheets in two formats.



Each songbook in Kirtan Central's Chantcyclopedia series features one classic kirtan album. Visit http://www.KirtanCentral.com for more info.



These songbooks are transcribed and edited by Daniel Tucker. Daniel is a passionate kirtan leader, pioneering music educator, and founder of Kirtan Central. (more about Daniel at http://www.DanielCTucker.com)

Learn to Play Harmonium for Kirtan

About www.KirtanCentral.com's Harmonium Intensive Weekends:



These in-depth, hands-on workshops are designed to rocket-launch your musical practice, and provide a foundation in harmonium playing and kirtan singing for beginners. All the basics are covered: keyboard fingering, sargam (Indian scale) singing, sargam exercises and notation, playing chords, reading song sheets, vocal warm-ups, and how to lead a group in call-and-response kirtan. By the end of the weekend, students are able to play a few different kirtan songs, as well as various exercises to support their musical growth on harmonium. No prior experience is required.



Visit www.KirtanCentral.com/events for more information.

Learn to Play Harmonium for Kirtan

www.KirtanCentral.com's Learn to Play Harmonium kit is a step-by-step harmonium lesson program designed to gradually introduce you to the music fundamentals necessary for playing the kirtan chants you love.



Eleven chapters are packed with crucial musical information, clear and approachable presentations of scales and chords, and beautiful song sheets that make it easy to play a variety of kirtan songs.



Two DVDs contain eleven individual half-hour harmonium lessons with renowned music teacher Daniel Tucker. Beginners will find "Learn to Play Harmonium" completely approachable - no prior knowledge or experience necessary. Each chapter builds gradually, with exercises along the way to help you integrate the new information.



Those who already play some harmonium will find many gems and insights that will deepen their understanding of Indian and Western music concepts, and enhance their technique and facility on harmonium.



Visit www.KirtanCentral.com/Learn-Harmonium/ for more information.



"It was my heart's longing to be able to sing, chant and play the harmonium as an expression of Bhakti yoga and Daniel was the key for me to unlock the door to my heart's desire."

- Sianna Sherman of Anusara Yoga



"Daniel Tucker is the hero of aspiring harmonium playing Kirtan singers! Go to him for guidance!"

- Jai Uttal



"Daniel's patience blended with attention to detail has given me a solid foundation in how to use the harmonium. I feel lucky to have him as my teacher."

- Jason Nemer of Acro Yoga



"I highly recommend Daniel as a guide to the land of harmonium playing!"

- Daniel Paul, tabla player with Jai Uttal



Visit www.KirtanCentral.com/Learn-Harmonium/ for more information.