Blogs for 'carnatic'

why is "mayamalavagoula" the first raga to be taught?

A lot of students ask: “Why do we always start with Mayamalavagoula? Why not other beautiful ragas like Kalyani or Sankarabharanam?” There’s a very solid reason, and it’s all hidden inside the structure of Mayamalavagoula itself. Let’s break it down.

raga & the time theory

According to the theory of music as followed in India, certain ragas which are the special feature of Indian classical music are associated with particular seasons and particular times of the day and the night and this theory is called the ‘Time theory of Ragas’.

an introduction to the carnatic raga classification

Ragas are literally the backbone of South Indian classical music as this is the foundation within which all the compositions are being created. There are thousands of ragas in our system including the very ancient ragas and many ragas are being created even today. Let's learn some of them!

how is carnatic music different from hindustani music?

A person who is into music, either Carnatic or Hindustani, should be aware of the major differences between these two forms of classical music. Let's look into some of the major differences between these two classical forms.

what is bani in carnatic music?

We expect the beauty of a song, the emotion should match the lyrics, and our expectations go like this. Moreover, life should be there in our singing. Banis bring life to your singing which makes a singer different from others. 

identifying your sruthi as a beginner carnatic singer

Sruthi is the main element that differentiates singing from speaking. Choosing the right sruthi is very important for a singer. 

carnatic music in a glance

There is a wide variety of musical genres including Carnatic Music, Hindustani Music, Western Music and so on. So, where does Carnatic Music fit into this? To understand that, let’s first understand what Carnatic Music is. 

the benefits of learning carnatic music

The benefits of Carnatic music are unstoppable. It helps a person to grow not only in music but also they gain the confidence and skills to ace in various fields. To reap the benefits of learning this intricate art form, it is best to enroll your child in an online music classes. 

swaras & swarasthanas

Can you even think of making words without alphabets? Is it possible to communicate without letters or meaningful words? Similarly, without swaras, there would be no Music.

aigiri nandini - the magical song to add to your music learning

Amid numerous Indian musical treasures, ‘Aigiri Nandini’ is a timeless track. In this blog post, we will see the tips to learn the song. 

tips to select hindustani or carnatic flute instrument

Selecting the right flute for Carnatic or Hindustani music is essential for any flutist. This guide will help you find the essential factors to consider making sure that you get the right instrument.

is carnatic music boring?

When I first started learning music, I too believed that Carnatic music would be boring. And it took a long time to realize Carnatic music is very similar to practicing mindfulness.

carnatic ragas in western music

Music has no language; it can be felt all over the world in differences of language and culture, in this article we are going to cover a Carnatic raga and how to play them in western music There are two kinds of ragas in Carnatic music, that is Janaka ragas (which has all seven notes in the ascending and descending) and Janya ragas (which doesn’t have all the seven notes either in ascending or descending) First we will start with a Janaka raga called Kalyani, the most graceful raga, is the 65t

graha bhedam

Graha Bedam is the favourite topic of most of the musicians / artist to prove their talent in kacheri’s. Graha Bedham in Carnatic music is the process of shifting the (śhruthi) to another note in the rāgam and arriving at a different rāgam. Bedham refers to seeing the difference. Its equivalent in Hindustani classical music is called a murchhana. Expressed in Western music theory terms, this is the process of arriving at a different scale by shifting to another mode in the key. Graha literally

72 melakarta ragas and its structure

Introduction A Raga in Carnatic music generally refers to the combination of appropriate swaras in the sequential order. Carnatic form of music has its significance and relevance globally that dates back to the early 14th century or even before! It is absolutely necessary to know about how a music system was organized and made it so authentic for us to explore till today. When we try to look into the system called the ‘Melakarta’ in Carnatic music we have the knowledge or the information that i

major instruments used in carnatic music.

Major instruments used in Carnatic Music - * Tambura * Mridangam * Violin * Ghatam * Morsing * Veena * Flute Carnatic music generally involves an ensemble of musicians with the vocalist or melodic instrument playing the main role. The main performer is accompanied by a rhythm section and a drone instrument. Percussion Instruments in Carnatic Music Tanpura The tanpura is a long-necked plucked string instrument, originating from India, found in various forms in Indian music. It does n