PERFECTING CARNATIC MUSIC LEVEL 1 - PART D

A lot of new research has shown that substantial health, wellness, and cognitive benefits are available to those who learn or listen to music. This exciting course not only teaches you music but also empowers you to enjoy all these benefits and contribute positively to society and culture.

Start your musical journey today and learn the fundamentals of melody and rhythm under the mentorship of Sangeet Samrat Chitravina N Ravikiran, hailed by the global media as the Mozart of India, through this comprehensive video course.

This final segment offers a comprehensive introduction to geetams, simple yet expressive musical forms that beautifully blend melody and rhythm with lyrics. Simple Tiruppuhazhs may also be included. Thiruppugazh is a 15th-century anthology of Tamil religious hymns composed by saint Arunagirinathar that praises the "Divine Glory" of Lord Muruga through complex rhythmic poetry.

Composed at either the first or second speeds, these uncomplicated tunes serve as a gateway to understanding the foundational concepts of ragas.

Throughout this module, students will develop essential skills in learning and presenting these simple compositions, focusing on raga lakshana, key phrases, swara, gamakas, lyric segmentation, and tala. The curriculum also introduces two swarajatis, which are more sophisticated musical forms characterized by longer compositions typically performed at the third speed. Each swarajati features a pallavi and multiple charanams, rendered in both swara and sahitya (lyrics), providing a more enriching musical experience. Additionally, students will have access to the notations and theoretical insights found in the Perfecting Carnatic Music Level 1 eBook, which is included as complimentary material with this course.

The geetam lessons included in this course are as follows:

Shree Rāmachandra - Gowḷa

Jānakee Ramaṇa - Neelāmbari

Sarasvati - Bēgaḍa

Shree Rāmachandra - Bhairavi

Jaya Karuṇāsindhō - Dhanyāsi

Sārasākṣhi - Sāvēri

Bhaktiyāl Yānunai - Yadukulakāmbhōdhi

Meenākṣhi - Shree

Accompanying this, the course includes:

Swarajatis:

Rāvēmē Maguva - Ānandabhairavi

Sāmbashivā Yanavē - Khamāch

By the end of this course, students will have gained the confidence and skills to present these compositions effectively, concluding their foundational training in Carnatic music. Join us to enhance your musical journey and explore the beauty of geetams and swarajatis!