The tabla, a pair of single-headed drums, is used in many styles of Indian music. (Photo courtesy of Jean-Pierre Dalbéra.)
Instructor(s)
Prof. George Ruckert
MIT Course Number
21M.291
As Taught In
Spring 2007
Level
Undergraduate
Course Description
Course Features
Course Description
This course focuses on Hindustani classical music of North India, and also involves learning about the ancient foundations of the rich classical traditions of music and dance of all Indian art and culture. Students explore the practice the ragas and talas through learning songs, dance, and drumming compositions, and develop insights through listening, readings, and concert attendance.