Basics of the Mridangam

with Patri Satish Kumar

Produce clean, well-placed strokes on the mridangam and play simple patterns the way Patri Satish Kumar teaches them.
Discover the rhythmic heartbeat of Indian classical music in this introductory Mridangam course with Patri Satish Kumar — one of the world’s most admired Mridangam artists. Perfect from beginners to advanced and the curious, this course goes beyond the basics, offering insights and nuanced details rarely shared in traditional Mridangam training. Patri Satish Kumar brings unmatched generosity and depth, helping you build a strong, insightful foundation in rhythm.
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Basics of the Mridangam

The Anatomy...

Delve into the anatomy and construction of the Mridangam, and explore the various sounds 

Master the Techniques

Acquire essential hand positioning, grip techniques, and posture for effective Mridangam playing, laying a solid foundation for developing speed, accuracy, and control 

Tha-ka-dhi-more... 

Explore the syllables and the various ways of producing them on the Mridangam
 

Course Outline

SOUND PREVIEW:

Mridangam 

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ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Patri Satish Kumar

Patri Satish Kumar hails from a family of musicians. He has learnt to play the Mridangam from masters like Sree Ramachandramurthy, V.A.Swami and V.Narasimhan. He has allowed his inner quest to lead him onward with his musical journey.  Patri Satish Kumar has performed globally and has been conferred the title of Mridangam Samrat. 
 
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