Harmonium Lessons
Structured learning path from absolute beginner to advanced performer. All lessons are free.
Beginner Lessons
8 lessonsIntroduction to Harmonium
History of harmonium, parts explained, and how it produces sound. Perfect starting point.
Understanding the Keyboard
White keys, black keys, octaves, and how to navigate the harmonium keyboard confidently.
Sa Re Ga Ma — Seven Swaras
The foundation of Indian classical music. Learn all 7 swaras with exercises on harmonium.
Finger Placement & Posture
Proper posture and finger technique to avoid strain and build playing speed correctly.
Komal and Tivra Swaras
Learn the flat (komal) and sharp (tivra) notes — the black keys of harmonium.
Playing Bhajans on Harmonium
Step-by-step lessons for popular devotional songs with sargam notation.
Sargam Notation Reading
Learn to read and write sargam notation — the sheet music of Indian classical music.
Major Scales Practice
Practice all 12 major scales ascending and descending to build harmonium fluency.
Intermediate Lessons
6 lessonsAlankars — 10 Essential Patterns
Master 10 alankars that every harmonium player must practice daily for speed and accuracy.
Introduction to Ragas
What is a raga? Understanding aroha, avaroha, vadi, samvadi, and time theory.
Raga Yaman
Learn Raga Yaman completely — the most popular evening raga with all its characteristic phrases.
Raga Bhairavi
The most beloved morning raga. Master Bhairavi's unique komal swaras and emotional depth.
Harmonium Chords
Playing chords on harmonium for accompaniment. Major, minor, and seventh chords.
Taal and Rhythm
Understanding taal — the rhythmic framework. Teentaal, Ektaal, and Keherwa explained.
Advanced Lessons
4 lessonsClassical Improvisation
Learn to improvise within the framework of a raga using gamak, meend, and andolan ornaments.
Raga Bhairav — Deep Study
The majestic morning raga. Detailed study with popular compositions and bandishes.
Bandish and Composition
Learn to play classical compositions (bandish) in Drut and Vilambit tempos.
Harmonium for Kirtan & Bhajan
Advanced techniques for leading kirtan — drone playing, call-response patterns, building energy.
Practice Tools
3 modulesDaily Riyaaz Routine
30-minute daily practice routine for consistent progress. Includes warm-up, alankars, and composition time.
Speed Building Exercises
Targeted exercises to increase your playing speed without sacrificing accuracy.
Ear Training for Swaras
Develop your ear to identify swaras by sound. Essential for advanced improvisation.