Course duration
12 week(s)
Max class size
1
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This level is designed to groom the student into an accomplished performer. Manodharma Sangeetham or improvisational music is the core of this course. In this course the student is introduced to two of the most important aspects of Manodharma Sangeetham, Raga Alapana and Niraval. Niraval is the one of the most difficult aspects of improvisational music. Niraval in Two speeds and Raga Alapana are also introduced. Kalpana Svarams for three more Ragas are taught. Major Krtis in major Ragas are also taught.

Objectives

  • Learning weighty compositions will give a deep insight into the Ragas and help the student build their creative faculty. The student understands the essence of any Raga through its special phrases (not only the scale), and its beauty by increasing his repertoire of Krtis, which in turn help his/her creative abilities. 
  • Raga Alapana is the most important aspect of creative music and this hones the student into becoming an accomplished performer.  
  • Niraval is a very important aspect of Manodharma Sangeetam or Creative Music. Niraval singing is the ultimate test of a student of music and determines his/her creative genius. Attaining perfection in Niraval will make the student fit to enter into the performing area of music.
  • Kalpana Svarams are also a very important aspect of Manodharma Sangeetam which hones students towards concert performances.
  • Manodharma Sangeetam is the touchstone of Carnatic Music and it is therefore the acid test for ever aspiring performer. The penultimate goal of every student of music is to perfect the art of Manodharma Sangeetam which is the core of all concert performances in the present day. The student gets a detailed explanation of the various aspects of Manodharma Sangeetam.
  • Raga Lakshanas give us intricate details of the Raga so that the student has a better understanding of them while presenting the compositions.


  • Should be intoduced to concert planning.
  • Should know manodharma in all major ragas and thalas.
Krti
  • Krti in Raga Keeravani - Kaligiyunte
  • Krti in Raga Kambhoji - Sri Raghuvara
  • Krti in Raga Shanmukhapriya - Bhavasagaram
Kalpana Svara
  • Raga Amruthavarshini - Sudha Mayi - Rupakam - Sama Eduppu
  • Raga Sriranjani - Gajavadana - Adi - 1/2 Edam Eduppu
  • Raga Pantuvarali - Vishalaksheem - Misra Chapu - Sama Eduppu
Niraval
  • Raga Mayamalavagaula - Deva Deva (First and Second Speed)
Raga Alapana
  • Introduction to Raga Alapana
  • Raga Kalyani
Theory - Manodharma Sangeetam
  • Manodharma Sangeetam
Raga Lakshanas
  • Keeravani
  • Kambhoji
  • Shanmukhapriya