I am a western singer, I would like to learn Carnatic music. Will it be difficult for me?
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No, It is not difficult rather it will be easy for you to understand and learn.
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It's not at all a difficult thing , only thing u have to do is learn the basics first under a proper teacher and practice them daily maybe like 6 to 7 hrs if possible or else minimum of 1 hr and Elaborate ur voice with the shruthi and then u will be the achiever :)
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no its easy no problem all the very best
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Venkataramana Kalyanasundaram
Carnatic music vocalist & vocal music teacher
It will not be difficult but it will be different....
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Hello Nayana , as you have some knowledge it will not be difficult . All the best
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Vinod Kumar
Vice President - NATS INDIA Chapter | Academy Head | Professional Singer | Voice Trainer
It will not be difficult for you.You can start learning from the basics.
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It will not be difficult for you.You can start learning from the basics.
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