Smriti Kaushik
What is the best way to execute Neraval?
Unboxing the Carnatic Toolkit
This will be a masterclass focussing on some key aspects of learning and practice for keen students of Carnatic music and aspiring performers.
We will explore the following:
- Accurate placement of notes with respect to the tonic note - Swarasthaanam
- Rhythm as a function of space and time as opposed to a mathematical perspective
- Graduating from the scale (Aarohanam/Avarohanam) to the Ragam
- Analysing the constituents of a Ragam
- Honing creativity and improvisational skills
This is going to be an Interactive Masterclass. I am happy to answer any specific questions you may have regarding the topics above. This session ends with a brief Q&A interaction. Registered participants may also pre-submit questions, I will try addressing them online earlier or during the session.
This Masterclass is for serious students of Carnatic Music in the intermediate/advanced levels of learning and performers who wish to deepen their grasp of nuances of the Carnatic system.
Submitted Messages
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Smriti Kaushik
Would you recommend a particular practice routine?
Smriti Kaushik
Could you give some tips on how to perform aalapane?
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Priya
My son learns Carnatic violin and vocal, he lacks the knowledge of layam. He practices at home with regular thalam that’s required for the
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Sarayu
I have a good ability to understand, analyse and also sing ragas but it sometimes gets difficult to do that for a Vakra raga, when it comes to
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KRISHNA S
How to establish and explore ragam singing ? Appreciate your response and thank you for this opportunity to learn.
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Sujith Sankar
Please explain the best pattern for everyday practice. Should I include varnams and Kritis? Or should I just sing Varisais in different speeds with and
Vasanth Venkatachalam
Can you discuss the different voice types in carnatic music and how to choose a suitable style for your voice type? For example, is a thick, bass voice
About the Artist
Abhishek Raghuram
With a performing career that spans over two decades and across the globe, Abhishek has created a new genre in his field of music which according to critics is “food for the intellect, mind, heart and soul”. He is one of the most sought-after Carnatic vocalists in the world today.
Strongly believing in the need to teach, provoke thought and inspire,
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24 October 2020
2:30PM GMT
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