An exercise for raga Kuntalavarali (YouTube) >> The above exercise is inspired by eminent Carnatic flautist Sikkil Mala Chandrasekhar rendering Bhogindra Sayinam (Kuntalavarali, Khanda capu) by Svati Tirunal Excerpt © HMV Marga 1996 cassette recording South Indian conventions (raga names & svara notation): karnATik.com | Guide >> raagam: kuntalavarALiAa: S M1 P D2 N2 D2 S | Av: S N2 D2 …
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Flow | Janya practice 5 notes – raga Valaji
An exercise for raga Valaji (YouTube) >> The above exercise is inspired by the eminent violin duo Lalgudi G.J.R. Krishnan & Lalgudi Vijayalakshmi rendering a varnam by their late fatherLalgudi Shri. G Jayaraman: Chalamu seya in Adi tala1 raagam: valaci (valaji), 16 cakravAkam janyaAa: … Continue reading “Flow | Janya practice 5 notes – raga Valaji “Live …
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Audio | “Dedication to her guru, Veena Dhanammal” by Savithri Rajan
“The greatest, most beautiful thing is compassion expressed through music” – Savithri Rajan Excerpt from: Tyagaraja and the Renewal of Tradition: Translations and Reflections by William Jackson (Delhi: Motilal Banarsidas, 1994), pp. 174-175https://search.worldcat.org/en/title/878687716 How does Savithri Rajan perceive Tyagaraja? She characterizes Tyagaraja as an heroic soul who was able to reach out through shared feelings …
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Audio | Live concert by Bhushany Kalyanaraman
Bhushany Kalyanaraman Complete live recording of a classical South Indian (Carnatic) vocal recital with announcements for each item Items 1. Mangalavara Ganapate (Varnam) 05:14Raga: Hamsadhvani; Tala: Adi; Composer: Tanjavoor S. Kalyanaraman 2. Sogasuga Mridanga Talamu (Kriti) 11:29Raga: Sriranjani; Tala: Rupakam; Composer: Tyagaraja 3.Taye Tripura Sundari (Kriti) 07:05Raga: Suddhasaveri; Tala: Khanda Chapu; Composer: Periyaswami Tooran 4. Minakshi …
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Flow | Practice within a shared vocal range of one octave
By choosing an octave based on G# or A for basic “Sa”, all types of voice will be able to join in comfortably. This is demonstrated by a noted singer and vocal guru, Dr. Nookala Chinnasatyanarana: for this audio lesson1 he … Continue reading “Flow | Practice within a shared vocal range of one octave” …
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