Blogs for 'carnatic'

major instruments used in carnatic music

Learning about carnatic music instruments opens doors to understanding one of the world's most sophisticated classical music systems, where every carnatic music instrument has a specific role and purpose in the ensemble creating harmonious musical expressions.

introduction to carnatic music ragas

Discover the beauty of Carnatic ragas, their structure and depth, key examples like Kalyani, and how they connect with Western music traditions

time theory of ragas: a complete guide to raga timings in indian classical music

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’.

a comprehensive guide to the 72 melakarta ragas

Carnatic music's "grammar" consists of the 72 melakarta ragas, which aren't mere technicalities but the genre's very DNA, marrying mathematical precision to emotional expression. 

find your sruthi in carnatic music: beginner’s guide

Sruthi in carnatic music is basically your starting pitch, your home base. It's the one pitch where your voice can breathe easily and sing comfortably. When you get it right, practice becomes smoother, your voice sounds more like you, and music feels less like hard work.

swaras in carnatic music explained simply

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.

why mayamalavagowla raga is the first raga to learn in carnatic music

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.

sankarabharanam - the king of ragas in carnatic ragas

In this blog, we will discuss Raga Sankarabharanam, one of the most foundational and majestic ragas and the most revered and versatile in Carnatic music. Known as the 29th Melakarta raga, it holds a central place in both classical compositions and teaching traditions.

raga mohanam in carnatic music -  a gateway to joy

Mohanam is very popular and is widely used in Carnatic concerts, devotional songs and even in film songs where the complete essence of this raga is well executed. Learn more about it in this blog!

🎶 are you improving in carnatic singing? take this quiz!

Progress in Carnatic music isn’t always loud or obvious. Sometimes, it’s hidden in the way you hold a note a little longer. Or how you don't panic when a tala changes. This quiz will help you pause, reflect, and see just how far you’ve come.

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. 

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. 

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.

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