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Sesha Pramodh
Please demonstrate effective fingering for jantai gamakams
Jayanthi Kumaresh :
Glide and spurithams are some of the best techniques to play
Secrets of an effective practice on Saraswati Veena
In this masterclass, I will explain and demonstrate:
- Creating the routine to practice
- Guidelines to home practice
- Understanding the artistry of the left hand
- Samples of right hand plucking techniques
If you have learned a few varnams and krithis, then this class is for you. Please do send your specific questions in advance so that I can answer those questions individually during the class.
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Aparna P
Ma'am I find it difficult to keep taalam r have a sense or
Jayanthi Kumaresh :
Putting thalam from the initial varisais helps to keep thalam.
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Ravikumar K.E.
While learning a new composition in a ragam that I
Jayanthi Kumaresh :
In a vakra ragam like Sahana, you should practice the
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Sunitha Sivaraman
Namaste Mam, sorry for inadvertently posting more
Jayanthi Kumaresh :
Metronome is the best way to train to stay on tempo. If you
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padmapriyabadri
Namaste, I am so excited that I am finally able to register for
Jayanthi Kumaresh :
Today we will be working only on practice routine, focusing
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Sunitha Sivaraman
Mam, as a part of getting fluency with swaras in a raga,
Jayanthi Kumaresh :
Prayogas in vakra ragas are better than alankarams in
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Pavithra Prathab
Namaste, could you please give us some exercises or clues to
Jayanthi Kumaresh :
From the beginning of the varisais, if you are trained in a
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Preethi Someswaran
I find that there is a very pronounced gliding noise over
Jayanthi Kumaresh :
The gliding sound is part of the texture of the instrument
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saranya.mangal
Namaste Mam,
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saranya.mangal
Mam, Can you please demonstrate few techinques,
Jayanthi Kumaresh :
We will be speaking more about improving the speed on the
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Preethi Someswaran
I am looking for ways to ensure that modulation is a part of
Jayanthi Kumaresh :
There are different types of pluck through which dynamics
About the Artist
Jayanthi Kumaresh
Dr.Jayanthi Kumaresh is India’s torch bearer worldwide for Saraswathi Veena, the National Instrument of India. An artiste, collaborator, composer, researcher, creator, pioneer, and educator, her life achievements over 35 years, truly embodies the rich musical heritage of India, making her one of the legendary Veena masters that India has
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5 September 2020
2:00PM GMT
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