What is Carnatic music?

Asked by Last Modified  

Follow 1
Answer

Please enter your answer

Gold Medalist in Education | Experienced Teacher with 19+ Years of Classroom and Online Teaching

Comments

Learn guitar within 6 months using the techniques I will provide you from my 10 years of experience

Carnatic music is a classical music tradition from South India, known for its intricate melodies (ragas), rhythmic patterns (talas), and deep emphasis on bhava (expression) and bhakti (devotion). It has been passed down through generations as a blend of spirituality, tradition, and technical precision. ...
read more
Carnatic music is a classical music tradition from South India, known for its intricate melodies (ragas), rhythmic patterns (talas), and deep emphasis on bhava (expression) and bhakti (devotion). It has been passed down through generations as a blend of spirituality, tradition, and technical precision. Key Features of Carnatic Music 1. Melodic Structure (Raga System) Raga is a melodic framework with a set of rules on how notes (swaras) should be used. Over 72 parent ragas (Melakarta ragas) and numerous derived Janya ragas exist. 2. Rhythmic System (Tala System) Tala refers to rhythmic cycles used to structure compositions. Popular talas include Adi (8 beats), Rupaka (6 beats), and Misra Chapu (7 beats). read less
Comments

Doctor by profession teacher by passion

Carnatic music is a classical Indian music tradition primarily from South India, known for its intricate ragas (melodies) and talas (rhythms). It's one of two main genres of Indian classical music, the other being Hindustani music.
Comments

View 1 more Answers

Related Questions

What is Layam in Carnatic music?
its somewhat like this: the layam is attained when a musician able to perform a perfect note or tune with synching the srutirhythm,perfect emotion of the song reproduced by musucian as exactly imagined...
Profile Photo
Mainak
0 0
View Comments7
I would like to do music composition for Tamil films. What should I do? Which type of Indian classical music should I learn?
You can learn any type like Carnatic, Hindusthani or western. But I would suggest you to go with the Carnatic
Profile Photo
Ms
0 0
View Comments9
What all things should I consider before hiring a Carnatic music teacher?
First of all a teacher should be able to teach every thing that will be asked by the students.So he or she should be well learned in the subject and have good command on it.A teacher should be sincere in teaching the subject to the student.
Profile Photo
Mangesh
0 0
View Comments5
Which are sanskrit based compositions in carnatic music?
Navagraha kritis (nine compositions dedicated to the nine planets) and other devotional songs.
Profile Photo
Neha
0 0
View Comments5
Is it hard to learn carnatic music?
not hard..its simple..
Profile Photo
Ankit
0 0
View Comments7

Now ask question in any of the 1000+ Categories, and get Answers from Tutors and Trainers on UrbanPro.com

Ask a Question

Related Lessons

Learn Deva Manohari Ragam
Course:Learn to sing in Deva Manohari Raga Module1:Understand and learn the Raga Deva Manohari Module2:Sing songs based on Deva Manohari Raga M1: 1.Understand the Arohanam and Avarohanam of Deva Manohari...
Profile Photo

Learn the Raga Bhairavi
Course:Learn to sing in Bhairavi Raga Module1:Understand and learn the Raga Bhairavi Module2:Sing songs based on Bhairavi Raga M1: 1.Understand the Arohanam and Avarohanam of Bhairavi Ragam (DNA) 2.Learn...
Profile Photo

Know about the Carnatic Melakartha Raagam - Suryakantam
Suryakantam is the 17th Melakartha Raagam out of total 72.This Raagam has to be sung and identified with the below Arohanam and Avarohanam nomenclature.The Arohanam of this Raagam is  "S R1 G3 M1 P D2...
V

Vinod Kumar

0 0
View Comments0

Learn Carnatic Raaga Abheri with song reference
Learn Carnatic Raaga Abheri with song reference Learn the Carnatic Raaga Abheri. Below mentioned is the differentiation of the Rishabam, Gandharam, Madhyamam, Dhaivatham and Nishadham used in the Arohanam...
V

Vinod Kumar

0 0
View Comments0

Know about the Carnatic Melakartha Raagam - Mararanjani
Mararanjani is the 25th Melakartha Raagam out of total 72.This Raagam has to be sung and identified with the below Arohanam and Avarohanam nomenclature.The Arohanam of this Raagam is "S R2 G3 M1 P D1...
V

Vinod Kumar

0 0
View Comments0

Looking for Carnatic Music Classes ?

Learn from the Best Tutors on UrbanPro

Are you a Tutor or Training Institute?

Join UrbanPro Today to find students near you