The Nuances of the Indian Music

Introductory-Workshop

This interactive introductory workshop offers a rare opportunity to explore the key aspects and unique features of the (North) Indian Music System in a compact form.

Historical background
Traditional teaching and learning method (guru-shishya-parampara)
Basic note and fundamental sound principle
The overtone-rich sound spectrum of the Tanpura
The natural harmonic series (pure intervals)
Melody (Raag) and rhythm (Taal)
Miniature painting and Raag visualization
Audio/video samples and live presentation

No musical knowledge required.

To ensure a personal and intensive experience, the number of participants is limited. Please register in advance to participate.

Special Introductory Prices available until March 2026:

Workshop offer in small groups (90 min.): 36 € (including water, tea, vegan Chai and snacks)

Frequent booker gift: After 9 offers of 45/60 minutes each, you will receive a free offer from the Sound Spectrum or Relaxation Spectrum session in small groups (45 min.) [90-minute sessions count as two; the Information Event is excluded]. Applicable in the Salt Room with a €12.50 surcharge. The voucher is transferable and valid for three years. Cash redemption is not possible. Not combinable with 10-session cards.

Visits to your home or facility can also be arranged to meet your needs. Upon request, individual and group offers can be provided in German, English, Hindi, Bangla, and Turkish as well. Price by arrangement.

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Information Event

Workshop: Improvise like Clockwork

Workshop: Alaap-Syllable Singing

Workshop: Raag Music

Workshop: The Genres of Indian Music

Workshop: Individual Topics

Workshop-Topics at a Glance

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The accompaniment of the Tanpura gives my offerings a unique and distinctive character. Its enchanting vibrations are both my musical guide and the core sonic foundation woven into each of my offers. The natural harmonic series (pure intervals) unfolds from its mysterious ocean of overtone-rich vibrations – a silent awakening from the depths of sound. Through regular meditative merging with its multidimensional sound spectrum, the `inner ear´ can open up to the perception of the omnipresent sound of anahat Nāda.

Inspired by the creative improvisational mastery of my Gurus, I draw from the rich spectrum of improvisational techniques from Indian Raag Music to create individual designs for syllable singing. Each musical presentation unfolds melodically and intuitively, tailored to the participants, the hour, and the spirit of the moment.

Miniature painting: Musicians playing a Raga for Balwant Dev Singh during the Rainy Season; 1745-50 Nainsukh; Arthistoryproject.com; Public domain, (edited).

Background: “Flower of Life Infinite Pattern Sacred Geometry“; Douglas James Butner, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons; (edited & Image insertion: 2024 The Year of the Dragon by Hafize Daniel).