BEEJ’s Three Fold Training, TFT : Theory, Proficiency & Practical

TFT has been developed over a period of 20 years with constant improvisations on various teaching approaches and methodologies to bring out the best of every student that pursues Indian music. Since it is a performing art, TFT aims to not only impart musical education but also to discipline the mind and build strength of character through patience, practice and perseverance. The student is groomed musically to ascribe the aesthetic sense, appreciation of good music and reverence to the legendary Saints, Musicians & Artistes who contributed to the development of Carnatic Music.

APPLIED THEORY:

A composite theoretical background is a must to enhance the learning and to provide a holistic approach on the performing art and to develop an aesthetic outlook and conviction.

Applied Theory focusses on the Lakshana Sangraha Saramsa – The various theories that govern the Carnatic music framework, the Classification & Categorization of Raga, Tala, Sahitya (akin to Melody, Rhythm & Lyrics) and the practical use of theoretical concepts in Creative Singing.

Besides that, this learning component prepares the student to understand our rich Indian Culture and Tradition, familiarize Sanskrit through assorted musical treatises and slokas, short history on Indian music and on the legendary composers and various developments in Carnatic music and evolution of several styles of singing/ playing.

AURAL :

This training mainly focuses on developing a strong musical sensitivity and acumen through a series of structured musically immersive exercises that emphasize on various aspects of learning such as Ear training to develop.

• Responsiveness to Pitch alignment
• Ability to Identify & Construct melodic patterns;
• Identify Lyrical meters (Chandas)
• Basic, Complex & Compound Time Signatures
• Understanding the Rhythmic structures & Percussion Grooves