Mela quiz: A simple DIY memory test
Question: What is the name of melakarta raga **?(choose any 2-digit number between 01 and 72) Answer: Find out by checking the (free) mela pocket guide >> Learn more about melakarta & janya ragas >>
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Ramachandra Shastry
H. Ramachandra Shastry (1906-1992), a disciple of Palladam Sanjeeva Rao.1 From 1977 to 1992 he taught several flute students at Kalakshetra including the present author. OF BAMBOO AND MAGIC – A FLAUTIST AT EIGHTY* by Ludwig Pesch Sri H. Ramachandra Shastry, seniormost Carnatic musician and teacher at the international centre of arts, Kalakshetra, at Madras, completes … Read more
Is there a “democratic” aspect to the melakarta scheme?
While “democratic values” would seem an anachronism in the context of the hierarchical society wherein its inventor flourished, we are free to envisage new possibilities inherent in the melakarta scheme as such: The research in the field of pure musicology yields some interesting theoretical results, useful from technical and historical points of view. Venkatamakhi while … Read more
Audio | Numbers in Indian music and beyond (rasa): Zero & Nine– CBC Ideas
The story of zero: How ‘nothing’ changed the world Before it could be used, it had to be invented. “This invention of the zero and the way we write our numerals today is what is now the basis of all modern technology,” Princeton mathematics professor Manjul Bhargava told IDEAS. “We often take it for granted. But … Read more
Free melakarta course
Bookmark the present URL: https://www.carnaticstudent.org/service/free-melakarta-raga-course/ Find out more | Follow another (free) mini course which includes a special gift for all motivated learners >> Enjoy your learning experience!Ludwig Pesch PS To bring errors to my attention and for comments, feel free to contact me >> Related post: Flow | Exercises, related resources & tips >>