Ganjira Follow Alongs - Guided Practice and Q&A. Replay Library

Ganjira Follow Alongs: Guided Practice and Q&A

Join your Ganjira instructor, Brahmachari Vipin for a series of guided practice sessions. Now is a great time to deepen or begin your Ganjira studies. Get your Ganjira ready for some interactive playing!

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The traditional name for the Headed Tambourine in Indian music is Ganjira.

In its traditional form it is a wooden single frame with a pair of jingles and a drum head that, nowadays, is typically made from goat skin or synthetic material. The Ganjira has been a part of Indian music for many centuries as a folk instrument for bhajans. It has a strong presence in South Indian Carnatic music where it is an essential part of South Indian classical performances.

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Meet Your Instructor

Brahmachari Vipin

Check out the recorded library of a series of live Ganjira 'Follow-Alongs' It's okay if you haven't started playing yet—this session is a great way to get started!

In the series, Brahmachari Vipin leads us in learning some basic Ganjira techniques. There will then be a discussion about various aspects of playing, followed by an open forum of questions and answers.

The style of tambourine playing taught in the Amrita Virtual Academy is unique in that it was conceived and developed by Brahmachari Vipin who started playing the tambourine at the age of 7. Br. Vipin is self-taught and developed his own techniques and methods out of his love and desire to play the instrument. He became a regular performer in the various festival celebrations at Amritapuri, such as Karthika Puja, Krishna’s Birthday and Shivaratri. A longtime ashram brahmachari, one day during Darshan, Amma told Br. Vipin to start giving classes on tambourine playing. These classes are now available online for all to enjoy through Amrita Virtual Academy.

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