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Ramhari Das
Odissi Gurukula Trust

Odissi Vocal

Odissi Vocal

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Odissi Classical Vocal Music Class

Training Under the Supervision of :

Guru Ramhari Das :-
    1. Recipient of State and Central Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards.
    2. Former lecturer (25 years) and professor of Odissi Vocal at Utkal Sangeet Mahavidyalayaand Utkal University of Culture.
    3. Former Chief Executiveof Odissi Research Centre.
    4. Renowned teacher, singer, researcher, author, and composer.
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Shri Himansu Sekhar Swain:-
      1. Recipient of National Senior Scholarship and Junior Fellowship under Ministry of Culture, Govt of India.
      2. Solo Odissi vocalist.
      3. Young teacher, singer, Composer and researcher.

Course Content

  • Introduction to Odissi Music:-
    1. Origin and development of Odissi music
    2. Differences between Odissi, Hindustani, and Carnatic music
    3. Role of Odissi music in temple rituals, dance, and Jagannath culture

  • Basic Training (Swaras and Alankars):-

    1. Saptak (Scale): Introduction to seven basic swaras – Sa, Re, Ga, Ma, Pa, Dha, Ni
    2. Practice of Swarastanas (Note positions)

      Alankars (Exercises)

    3. Simple ascending & descending pattern
    4. Patterns in rhythm (Tala)
    5. Alankar in different matras

  • Taal and Rhythm Understanding:-Introduction to:

    1. Ekatali (4 matras)
    2. Jhampa (10 matras)
    3. Tripata (7 matras)
    4. Khemata (6 matra)
    5. Rupaka (6 matras)
    6. Jati (14 matra) and other Taals of Odissi music
    7. Basic hand gestures (Taali-Khaali system)
    8. Singing swaras and compositions in different taals

  • Raaga Parichaya (Introduction to Ragas):-

    1. Ragas of Odissi tradition:
    2. Shankarabharan, Kaphi, Malabgouda, Khamaj, Mukhari,Kamodi, etc.
    3. Basic Lakshana (characteristics) of Ragas
    4. Aaroh–Avaroh, Mukhyanga (catch phrases)
    5. Raga-based Swara exercises
    • Odissi Vocal Compositions:-
      1. Swaraprastara (Swaras with variations)
      2. Bhabanga, Nayanga,  Chaupadi (traditional compositions)
      3. Chhanda – Brutta-based, rhythmic compositions (poetic meters)
      4. Champu– Traditional raaga Based composition
      5. Bhajan and janana – devotional songs
      6. Geetgobind (Jayadeva’s Ashtapadi, etc.)
  • Theory and Notation:-
    1. Brief history and Complete theory of Odissi music
    2. Music notation writing in Odia/English
    3. Importance of Raga-Tala in Odissi compositions
    4. Role of Guru-Shishya Parampara in Odissi tradition

  • VIII. Evaluation / Performance:-

    1. Swara recognition and singing tests
    2. Group singing and solo performance practice
    3. Raga and Tala-based improvisation practice
    4. Solo, Duet and Group Presentation

“Odissi Music Gurukul was established on 23rd july 2011 at Badahat adjacent to NH 316 at Biragobindpur under Satyabadi block in Puri District, 14 km away from Lord Jagannath Tample,Puri & 45 Km away from Bhubaneswar the capital city of Odisha.”

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