Music of India

Practice and context together

This course centres on the Hindustani classical music of North India, and places it within the older foundations of Indian classical music and dance. The aim is to pair study of the ancient traditions with hands-on practice of ragas and talas.

How students learn

• Learning songs, dance and drumming compositions that demonstrate ragas and talas.
• Listening exercises that build insight into the music.
• Readings on the history and theory behind the traditions.
• Concert attendance as part of the course experience.

Who it suits

The course fits learners who want to combine performance with cultural background, rather than theory alone. It is particularly relevant to students who enjoy movement or percussion alongside singing, since dance and drumming form part of the learning.