Wednesday, April 13, 2011

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.