Learn Mridanga
an ancient instrument for global transformation
The Mridanga drum aka Shri Khol is an ancient instrument from Bengal, India. This instrument (not to be confused with the Mridangam which is a similar South Indian instrument) has its roots in the Gaudiya tradition of Mayapur (a famous city in Bengal and an international place of pilgrimage). Considered a saint and incarnation of Shri Krishna, Shri Caitanya Mahaprabhu founded Gaudiya Vaisnavism over 500 years ago to promote love of Godhead through the congregational chanting of His Names in a musical style known as Kirtan or Bhajan. The Mridanga is the accompanying drum used in this style of music. Students who take this course will learn the art of Kirtan through the practice of the Mridanga drum.
In this course you will learn:
Hastha Sadhana (Mridanga Hand Practices)
Hattuti (Compositions)
Das pahira (Slow speed)
Kaharba (Medium speed)
Kaharba Lohara (Fast Speed)
and many more advanced taalas and thekas.
you will also learn composition, freestyle, theory, and kirtan culture.