In this workshop, we will be going through the basics of the Carnatic Music set for Vocal Training.
Topics that would be covered in this workshop:
Introduction to the Basic Lessons:
Sarali Varasais, Janti Varasais, Tara Sthayi and Mandra Sthayi Swaras, Daatu Varasais and Alankaaras.
Understanding the systematic and Scientific approach:
The approach of these lessons to help vocalists focus on Placing notes with precision on a tonal graph both linearly and by skipping swaras.
Improving flexibility of the voice in the sthayis (Octaves):
Above and below the Madhya Sthayi.
Understanding swara patterns and their application:
Understanding through Alankaras.
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Chandana Bala Kalyan is primarily a Karnatak classical vocalist and graded A in both classical vocal and devotional music from All India Radio Bangalore. She is a recipient of the MS Subbulakshmi award given by Vishakha Academy of music Visakhapatnam and also Ananya puraskara given by Ananya Bangalore.
She has performed all over the
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