Wara Varisai Jantai Varisai Upper Hechchu Staayi Varisai Thakku Staayi Varisai Thaaddu Varisai Saptha Taala Alankarams Geetam - in two kaalams Will be practised in the following Raagams: Malahari, Mohanam, Suddha-saveri, Kalyani, Ananda-bhairavi, Kambhoji, Mayamalavagowla, Madhyamavati, Bowli, Harikambhoji.

Topics Covered

Jathiswaram To be practised in the following Raagams: Bilahari, Kalyani, Shankarabharanam, Saveri, Vasantha, Hamsadhwani, Aabohi, Khamas. 1.Divya-nama Kirtanas (Sri Thiagarajah) 2. Sankeertana (Sri Annamachari) or Devar Nama (Sri Purandaradasar) Theory 1.Names of the seven swaras (saptha swaras). 2. Names of the twelve swara-staanams. 3. Definitions of Musical terms - Aarohanam, Avarohanam, Sruthi, Swaram, Staayi, Jantai Varisai. Definition of signs and symbols used in notation - namely, Akshara-kaala signs (comma, semi-colon), Staayi symbols (only 3 staayi ie Mandra, Matya, Tara), Kaalam (only 3 kaala speed) or degree of speed signs, Taala anga divisions, Avartam endings. Numerical signs in (jaati), tala angam (lagu symbols) and symbols used for gamakams. 2. Swarastaanas taken by raagams handled in the practical lessons and their Aarohanam, Avarohanam. 3. Lakshanam of Geetam with the names of composers. 4. Triangam - Lagu, Drutam, Anudrutam - signs and definitions. 5. Sapta taalams and the scheme of 35 taalams using 5 jaatis in Lagu.

Who should attend

For Beginners in Carnatic Music

Pre-requisites

Interest in Music

What you need to bring

-Nothing

Key Takeaways

Students learn the basics of carnatic music. at the end they will ready to take up Carnatic Music Intermediate course