Yesterday, 7:15 PM28 min
Sarangi — Alankaar patterns 3-4
"Finally getting the tivra Ma to ring clearly. More bow pressure before the slide."
8 prototype approaches for a daily Indian classical music practice app. Each solves the same problem through a different mental model.
For a self-directed learner of Sarangi (primary), Vocal (secondary), Tabla (basic) with weekly teacher lessons. Core challenge: practicing well every day without external accountability. Prototypes marked ★ are recommended.
ध्यान — Meditation
"Practice as meditation, not task completion"
Minimal interface, breathing timer, single raga focus. Dark, contemplative.
Presenceश्रेणी — Ladder
"Structured progression through levels"
Visual path, instrument tabs, daily tasks, unlockable milestones.
Structureतानपूरा — Drone
"Always-on ambient companion"
Drone/metronome central, passive logging, quick tools.
Toolsकाल — Time
"Practice aligned with natural rhythms"
Ragas matched to prahar. Morning=Bhairav, Evening=Yaman.
Timeनाद — Sound
"Your practice becomes a music library"
Recording-first. Every session timestamped. Compare progress.
Recordingपाठ — Lesson
"Practice orbits around teachers"
Teacher cards, lesson countdown, daily tasks from assignments.
★ Recommendedअभ्यास — Practice
"Write what you work on. Tag breakthroughs."
Timer + writing area. Tags for filtering. Searchable history.
★ Recommendedदर्पण — Mirror
"Record same phrase weekly. Compare."
Record specific techniques, side-by-side comparison, self-review.
★ Recommended| Problem | Dhyana | Shreni | Tanpura | Kaal | Naad | Paath | Abhyas | Darpan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| What to practice? | ○ | ✓ | ○ | ✓ | ○ | ✓✓ | ○ | ○ |
| Am I improving? | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ✓ | ○ | ✓ | ✓✓ |
| Staying motivated | ✓ | ✓✓ | ○ | ○ | ✓ | ✓✓ | ✓ | ○ |
| Preparing for lessons | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | ✓ | ✓✓ | ✓ | ✓✓ |
Good evening
The sarangi awaits. Begin with what calls to you.
Today's Focus
"The raga of dusk and longing"
Building foundation through structured practice
Basic bow hold, pressure control
First octave finger positions
Ascending/descending patterns
Your first complete raga
Today's Practice
Sarangi • Yaman
Sarangi
Tuesday
Dec 31
This week's focus
Alankaar patterns 3-5 in Yaman. Tivra Ma transitions, bow pressure.
Vocal
Thursday
Jan 2
This week's focus
Bhairav sargam with aaroha-avaroha. Komal Re and Dha placement.
Saturday, Dec 28
SAT, DEC 28, 2024
What will you work on today?
What are you focusing on?
Sarangi — Alankaar patterns 3-4
"Finally getting the tivra Ma to ring clearly. More bow pressure before the slide."
Vocal — Bhairav sargam
"Komal Re still unstable. Need more time on Re-Sa descent."
Sarangi — Meend practice
"Recorded three takes. Second was cleanest. Listening back helps."
Listen. Reflect. Improve.
Today's Focus
"Record your Ga-Ma meend in Yaman. Compare with last week."
Today, 6:45 PM
Sarangi • 2:34
Dec 21
Sarangi • 1:58
Dec 14
Sarangi • 2:12
This week
4 recordings, 12 min total↑ from 8 min
Most practiced
Ga-Ma meend (7 recordings this month)
Ready for teacher
3 recordings marked for next lesson