Carnatic Vocal music is the classical music of Southern India. Shankar Mahadevan Academy provides the unique opportunity for students everywhere to learn Carnatic Vocal music from the convenience of their own home through a highly structured curriculum, a clear path for progression, and certifications for completion. Level Certificates are given to students at each of seven levels: Sa, Ri, Ga, Ma, Pa, Dha and Ni. Each level requires the student to complete the courses listed under it and pass the level exam. Students who are new to the Academy start with the first course in each of the levels, depending on prior experience. Entry into any level will require new students to take and pass the assessment for the prior level.
This course is best suited for children who are between 5 to 7 years of age.
A Preparatory course for young children 5 years and above to be introduced into the world of Carnatic Classical music through easy to understand and sing approach. This is the first of the 4 courses designed to introduce young children to Carnatic m…
This course is best suited for children between 6 years to 8 years of age.
A Preparatory course for young children 6 years and above to be introduced into the world of Carnatic Classical music through easy to understand and sing approach. This is the second of the 4 courses designed to introduce young children to Carnatic …
This course is best suited for children between 7 years to 9 years of age.
A Preparatory course for young children to be introduced into the world of Carnatic Classical music through easy to understand and sing approach. This is the third of the 4 courses designed to introduce young children to Carnatic music. The le…
The student has completed CV100C at the academy OR
The child sings seven Shuddh Swaras in Swara and Aakar. The child is able to sing repetitive swara patterns and simple Alankar patterns.
The child is able to sing a shloka and a few bhajans in proper shruthi and tala.(The admission in this case would be done as per the advise of experts at the academy.)
This course is suitable for chidren from age of about 7 years to any age.
A Preparatory course for young children 7 years and above to be introduced into the world of Carnatic Classical music through easy to understand and sing approach. This 4th course designed for young children to understand basics of Carnatic music. T…
Anyone who has an interest and passion to learn music and is above the age of 8 years
This course is ideal for students looking to take their first steps into the world of Carnatic Music.Entry level foundation course for students who are ready to start right at the beginning and do not have any prior experience learning Indian/Carnat…
The student should have completed the CV101 course or should have the basic knowledge of swaras, Raga, Shruthi and Tala and should be able to sing the basic swara patterns (sarali varisais) along with Talam in all the three speeds.
The CV102 course introduces to the students to the concept of Paired notes (Janta Swaras) giving the student an awareness of how many different patterns, the notes could be sung in. The student will learn 8 patterns of Janta Varisais in th…
The student should have completed CV101 and CV102 with Shankar Mahadevan Academy or should have knowledge of basics of Carnatic music which includes singing the Sarali and Janta Varisais in Mayamalavagowla in all the three speeds and the first two pillari geethams - Sri Gananatha and Kunda Gowra.
In the CV103 course the student is introduced to Dhaatu varisais (alternate/jumping note patterns) and Melsthayi varisais (upper octave note exrecises) in the Raga Mayamalavagowla, in all the three speeds. The remaining two malahari geethams wi…
The student should have completed the Carnatic Vocal Beginner 103 course with the Shankar Mahadevan Academy.
The Sa Level Exam consists of 2 contact review class for an hour, a written exam (take home assignment) and a viva voce. Viva voce session is up to 1 hour long. The student will have access to the exam OM Book as soon as they enroll. The actual exam…
Student should have completed CVESa Level examination or should have knowledge of all basic exercises of Carnatic music (Sarali, Janta varisais, Dhatu varisai), Geethams (all the 4 Pillari geethams in Malahari Ragam).
The student will be introduced to Carnatic music note exercises that aid in voice culture, understanding of different patterns of notes through the Melasthayi (Higher octave) and Mandrasthayi (Lower octave) exercises. The student will learn to sing …
Student should have completed upto the CV104 course or should know Basics lessons of Carnatic music (Includes all sarali, janta, dhatu, higher and lower sthayi varisais). Should know the 4 pillari geethams in Raga Malahari, Mohana Geetham and the Saveri Raga geetham along with the Tala.
Students will be introduced to an important lesson in Carnatic Music which is the Sapta Tala Alankarams. Alankaras are aesthetically composed groups of swara phrases that have been set to each of the Suladi Sapta Talas.The student will learn to sing…
Student should have completed CV101, 102, 103, 104, 105 or should know Basics of Carnatic music, Familiarity with Talams, alankarams. Should know about 4 geethams and also Swarajathis. Should be familiar with and be able to identify the ragams. Student should be able to sing all carnatic exercises with ease. Level description: The student will learn the lower sthayi varisais here. Will also learn two more swarajathis. The student will also be introduced to Lakshana geethams.
Students will learn to sing the Mandra sthayi varisais (Lower Octave exercises) and will continue to learn more Swarajathis in different ragams introducing them to newer ragams. A slight variation if the Geetham is introduced here &nd…
Alankarams(3 speeds) in Mayamalavagowla,Shuddha Saveri and Mohanam Dhaatu varisais in 3 speeds in the above 4 ragams. 2 swarajathis (eg. Ra ra venu and Sambashivayanave) 1 Lakshana Geetham Sarali varisais and janta varisais should be sung as akaram in 3 speeds and 4 ragams.
In the CV107 course, the student will be learning the Khamas and Ananda Bhairavi Swarajthi. They will learn a prathi madhyama raga lakshana geetham and understand the nuances of the raga lakshana through the composition. Important varisais in the ra…
Alankarams (3 speeds ) in Shankarabaranam, Mayamalavagowla,Shuddha Saveri and Mohanam Dhaatu varisais in 3 speeds in the above 4 ragams. 2 swarajathis (eg. Ra ra venu and Sambashivayanave) 1 Lakshana Geetham Sarali varisais and janta varisais should be sung as akaram in 3 speeds and 4 ragams.
Student must complete CVESa exam with a passing grade of Honors or above
One of the most important forms in Carnatic music ie. Tana Varnam is taught which lays the foundation for all further learning. Krithis are also introduced in this course. Krithi is the highest musical form. It has clear divisions in terms of Pallav…
Basics of Carnatic music, Familiarity with Talams, alankarams. Should know more than 4 geethams and also Swarajathis.Student should also know 2 lakshana geethams, atleast 4 varnams and a few krithis. Student should also be familiar with and be able to identify the ragams. Should be able to sing the basic exercises in different ragas. The student should know the Scales ( arohana and avarohana ) of all ragams.
Student must complete CVESa exam with a passing grade of Honors or above.
The student will continue learning few more Varnams in different ragas and will also learn Keerthanas of different composers. The concept of singing the Varnam in two speeds will also be learnt.
Basics of Carnatic music (Sarali, Janta, Dhati varisais), Familiarity with the sapta tala Alankarams. Should know more than 4 geethams and also basic Swarajathis - Khamas, Bilahari and Ananda Bhairavi.Student should also know 2 lakshana geethams and atleast 4 varnams. Student should also be familiar with and be able to identify the ragams. Should be able to sing the basic exercises in different ragas. The student should know the Scales ( arohana and avarohana ) of all ragams.
The student will continue to explore learning the important compositional form of Varnam in different Ragas. This course introduces the student to learn the varnams in Ragas Kalyani and Hamsadhwani - one Sampoorna Prathi Madhyama Raga and another Ja…
The student should have completed upto Carnatic Vocal Beginner 109 course at the Shankar Mahadevan Academy
The Ri Level Exam consists of 3 contact review classes, a written exam (take home assignment) and 1 class for viva voce. Viva voce session is up to 1 hour long. The student will have access to the exam OM Book as soon as they enroll. The actua…
The student must have an interest towards learning music.
Immerse yourself this summer into learning the fundamentals of Carnatic classical music and get introduced to different compositional forms. The course is exclusively designed to introduce students to basics in a fun and engaging manner. The student…
Those who have completed CV109 with the academy. Those who have had at least 2 years of training and can sing 7 tana varnams in two speeds and 2 kritis.
Student must complete CVERe exam with a passing grade of Honors or above.
Learning more varnams and kritis give us a deeper insight into the music. The way the ragas move in every composition . The creativity of the composer. Varnams give a good grip over laya. Kritis pave way for creativity in the student.
Those who have completed CV201 with the academy. Those who have trained at least 2 years and are able to sing 5 tana varnams in two speeds and are able to identify and sing the twelve swarasthanas with perfection.
Student must complete CVERe exam with a passing grade of Honors or above.
In this course, which is the 2nd of the Intermediate level, the student continues his/her journey exploring new ragas and also compsotions. The student will learn an Adi tala Varnam in the Bhashanga raga Saranga and two krithis in Prathi Madhayama R…
Those who have completed CV202 with the academy. Those who have had at least 2 years of training and can sing 8 tana varnams in two speeds and 4 kritis.
Student must complete CVERe exam with a passing grade of Honors or above.
The student needs to increase his repertoire of compositions constantly.Learning more varnams and kritis give us a deeper insight into the music,the way the ragas move in every composition, the creativity of the composer. Varnams give a good grip ov…
Those who have completed CV203 with the academy. Those who have had at least 2.5 years of training and can sing 9 tana varnams in two speeds and 6 kritis.
Student must complete CVERe exam with a passing grade of Honors or above.
The student needs to increase his repertoire of compositions constantly.Learning more varnams and kritis give us a deeper insight into the music,the way the ragas move in every composition, the creativity of the composer. Varnams give a good grip ov…
Those who have completed CV204 with the academy. Those who have had at least 3 years of training and can sing 10 tana varnams in two speeds and 8 kritis.
Student must complete CVERe exam with a passing grade of Honors or above.
The student needs to increase his repertoire of compositions constantly.Learning more varnams and kritis give us a deeper insight into the music,the way the ragas move in every composition, the creativity of the composer. Varnams give a good grip ov…
The student should have completed Carnatic Vocal Intermediate CV205 course at the academy OR the student should have the learning experience of carnatic classical music for about 3 to 4 years - student should be able to sing Varnams, Krithis and Manodharma for any or all of ragas mentioned in the course.
The Ga Level Exam consists of 4 contact review classes, a written exam (take home assignment) and a viva voce. The student will have access to the exam OM Book as soon as they enroll. The actual exam will be scheduled based on the student's con…
Those who have completed CV205 with the academy. Those who have had at least 3 years of training and can sing 11 tana varnams in two speeds and 10 kritis.
Student must complete CVEGa exam with a passing grade of Honors or above.
The student needs to increase his repertoire of compositions constantly.Learning more varnams and kritis give us a deeper insight into the music,the way the ragas move in every composition, the creativity of the composer. Varnams give a good grip ov…
Those who have completed CV206 with the academy. Those who have had at least 3 years of training and can sing 12 tana varnams in two speeds and 12 kritis.
Student must complete CVEGa exam with a passing grade of Honors or above.
The student needs to increase his repertoire of compositions constantly.Learning more varnams and kritis give us a deeper insight into the music,the way the ragas move in every composition, the creativity of the composer. Varnams give a good grip ov…
Those who have completed CV207 with the academy. Those who have had at least 3.5 years of training and can sing 12 tana varnams and one pada varnam in two speeds and 14 kritis.
Student must complete CVEGa exam with a passing grade of Honors or above.
The student needs to increase his repertoire of compositions constantly.Learning more varnams and kritis give us a deeper insight into the music,the way the ragas move in every composition, the creativity of the composer. Learning complicated Varnam…
Those who have completed CV208 with the academy. Those who have had at least 3.5 years of training and can sing 12 tana varnams and one pada varnam and one ata thala varnam in two speeds and 16 kritis.
Student must complete CVEGa exam with a passing grade of Honors or above.
Learning complicated Varnams will help in laying a very strong foundation for all advanced learning particularly in the creative aspects of music and also help in getting a firm grip over rhythmical aspects. The student is introduced to new types of…
Those who have completed CV209 with the academy. Those who have had at least 3.5 years of training and can sing 12 tana varnams and one pada varnam and one ata thala varnam in two speeds and 16 kritis.
Student must complete CVEGa exam with a passing grade of Honors or above.
The student is introduced to new types of compositions that are sung in the tail end of the concerts like Tillana. Tillana are useful compositions to understand the kind of music that is sung for dance. The structure of the compositions used in danc…
The student should have completed Carnatic Vocal Intermediate CV210 course at the academy OR the student should have the learning experience of carnatic classical music for at least 4 to 5 years - student should be able to sing Varnams, Krithis and Manodharma for Ragas mentioned in the course.
The Ma Level Exam consists of 2 contact review class for an hour, a written exam (take home assignment) and a viva voce. The Viva voce session is up to 1 hour long. The student will have access to the exam OM Book as soon as they enroll. The actual …
Should have completed CV203.
This course consists of kritis by Saint Thyagaraja.Thyagaraja’s compositions are unique and give us infinite possibilities for imaginative music ( manodharma sangeetham ) because of the raga bhava inherent in his compositions.The studen…
In this course three beautiful compositions from three different composers bring about the variety in style. compositions are a Tiruppuagazh in Hamir kalyany by Arunagirinathar, a composition by Patnam subramanya Iyer and a composition of Mysur…
Student should have learnt basics of Carnatic music (Varisais)
Immerse yourself this summer into learning and exploring different compositions of Carnatic classical music. This 12 session course is exclusively designed for students who have a background in learning classical music and will use that as a foundat…
Student should have finished intermediate level CV210. Should be in a position to perform alapana, kalpana swara and niravel on Simple raagas.
Introducing compositions that are desnse lyrically and rhythmically. Understand how by manipulating the pace and setting the raga appropriately the difficulty is hidden from the listener. Learn a concert center piece (a.k.a. main item) as well as a …
Student should have finished CV302
The module is loaded with a Pancharatna composition in Aarabhi.As the name itself suggests, there are 5 compositions which are composed exclusively in 'Ghana ragas'.This module encompasses a Muthutandavar composition along with manodharma sangeetha.
Student should have finished advanced level CV302.
This module introduces the student the centerpiece of dance music viz. pada varnam, composed by a contemporary master. A magnum opus composition in an expansive traditional raga is also studied as required learning in any intermediate/advanced carna…
Student should have finished advanced module CV303.Learnt at least 1 Pancharatna composition.
Introducing compositions that are dense lyrically and rhythmically.Understand how by manipulating the pace and setting the raga appropriately the difficulty is hidden from the listener. The module is rounded off by a smaller composition set in a rak…
Those who have completed the CV304 from the Academy. Those who have trained in Carnatic music for at least 6 years and a strong foundation of Varnams, Kritis and singing kalpana swaras and alapanas.
Half way through the advanced training of 300 series. The student is now ready to give short concert performances. With this module, the insight into different ragas are further honed through grand composition in varied thalas. Here Devagandhari, is…
The student should have completed Carnatic Vocal Intermediate CV308 course at the academy OR the student should have the learning experience of carnatic classical music for at least 5 years - student should be able to sing Varnams, Krithis and Manodharma for Ragas mentioned in the course.
The Pa Level Exam consists of 3 contact review class for an hour, a written exam (take home assignment) and a viva voce. The Viva voce session is up to 1 hour long. The student will have access to the exam OM Book as soon as they enroll. The actual …
Those who have completed the CV305 from the Academy. Those who have trained in Carnatic music for at least 6 years and a strong foundation of Varnams, Kritis and singing kalpana swaras and alapanas.
This course takes the student further into the depths of our music through more compositions of different composers. New ragas and their scope are explored . Purvikalyani, as a raga is delved in detail as a center piece in the concert. Oothukadu Ven…
Those who have completed the CV306 from the Academy. Those who have trained in Carnatic music for at least 6.5 years and a strong foundation of Varnams, Kritis and singing kalpana swaras and alapanas.
As we learn more and varied compositions, our insight of music and perception keeps getting better. Thiagaraja’s grand Ghana raga pancharatna is a must for all music students. Here we learn the last one in sree raga. The unique feature of this…
Those who have completed the CV307 from the Academy. Those who have trained in Carnatic music for at least 6.5 years and a strong foundation of Varnams, Kritis and singing kalpana swaras and alapanas.
This module takes us one step further into the depths of our music through two very grand compositions One , is a ragamalika with nine different ragas by swati tirunal describing the entire story of Ramayana through song. Here we are able to learn t…
Those who have completed the CV308 from the Academy. Those who have trained in Carnatic music for at least 7 years and a strong foundation of Varnams, Kritis and singing kalpana swaras and alapanas.
Here , the learning done so far is going to help understand and create an entire pallavi. This is purely the creation of the student. Here the student learns what goes into making a pallavi. What are the salient features to be kept in mind while cre…
Introducing compositions that are desnse lyrically and rhythmically.Understand how by manipulating the pace and setting the raga appropriately the difficulty is hidden from the listener. The module is rounded off by a smaller composition set in a ra…
Introducing compositions that are desnse lyrically and rhythmically.Understand how by manipulating the pace and setting the raga appropriately the difficulty is hidden from the listener. The module is rounded off by a smaller composition set in a ra…
Immerse yourself this summer into learning and exploring different compositions of Carnatic classical music. This 12 session course is exclusively designed for students who have a background in learning classical music and will use that as a foundat…
Those who have completed the CV309 from the Academy. Those who have trained in Carnatic music for at least 7.5 years and a strong foundation of Varnams, Kritis and singing kalpana swaras and alapanas as well as been introduced to Ragam, thanam and Pallavi singing.
From the very first level, emphasis will be laid on performances. The selection of compositions are in such a way that there will be a sub –main piece and a main piece which can be featured in a concert . Both these pieces give ample scope for…
Those who have completed the CV401 from the Academy. Those who have trained in Carnatic music for at least 8 years and a strong foundation of Varnams, Kritis and singing kalpana swaras and alapanas as well as been introduced to Ragam, thanam and Pallavi singing.
Those who have completed the CV401 from the Academy. Those who have trained in Carnatic music for at least 8 years and a strong foundation of Varnams, Kritis and singing kalpana swaras and alapanas as well as been introduced to Ragam, thanam and Pal…
Those who have completed the CV402 from the Academy. Those who have trained in Carnatic music for at least 8 years and a strong foundation of Varnams, Kritis and singing kalpana swaras and alapanas as well as been introduced to Ragam, thanam and Pallavi singing.
In this level , rakthi ragas like Begada and Dhanyasi are taught in great detail to sing ragam, thanam , niraval and swara prasthara. A self-study of devakriya kriti to develop the ability to listen , decode and write notations for the same. The stu…
Those who have completed the CV403 from the Academy. Those who have trained in Carnatic music for at least 8 .5 years and a strong foundation of Varnams, Kritis and singing kalpana swaras and alapanas as well as been introduced to Ragam, thanam and Pallavi singing.
In this level , students will learn to sing in detail ragas like Kalyanavasantham and Suruti. In this they will train to sing raga, thanam ,niraval and swara prasthara in at least two speeds. In self study they will listen to and decode the swaras o…
Those who have completed the CV404 from the Academy. Those who have trained in Carnatic music for at least 8 .5 years and a strong foundation of Varnams, Kritis and singing kalpana swaras and alapanas as well as been introduced to Ragam, thanam and Pallavi singing.
In this level , the students will learn a navagraha kriti . The student also learns how to sing the raga alapana of Asaveri and also how to put swaras for a challenging tala like Matya tala.Harikambodhi is handled in great detail as ragam , thalam ,…
Those who have completed the CV405 from the Academy. Those who have trained in Carnatic music for at least 8 .5 years and a strong foundation of Varnams, Kritis and singing kalpana swaras and alapanas as well as been introduced to Ragam, thanam and Pallavi singing.
In this level, the student handles in detail vasantha raga which is a Panchama varja raga. Here again the thala is also challenging as well as the composition. The student learns to sing niraval and swaraprasthara for this in at least two speeds. Va…
Those who have completed the CV406 from the Academy. Those who have trained in Carnatic music for at least 9 years and a strong foundation of Varnams, Kritis and singing kalpana swaras and alapanas as well as been introduced to Ragam, thanam and Pallavi singing.
In this level, the student learns to handle in detail rakti ragas like Anandabhairavi which can be sung as a main piece or sung as RTP. The student also learns one of the Avarna Kritis of Dikshitar in M. Chapu . Here to sing swaras in an emotive rag…
Anyone who has learnt the basics of Carnatic music and needs a revision of important basic exercises and lessons.
The course is for anyone who would like to refresh or revise the course material from Sarali varisais right upto a few swarajathis and geethams. This is a 12 weeks course that will help with going over important basic Carnatic Lessons. This course c…
The student should have completed the CV204 course at the academy or should have learnt at least 5 to 6 varnams in the basic ragas, 10 krithis in madhyama kala as well as vilamba kala. The student should be able to understand and sing with basic Gamakas, shruthi and Tala.
This course , the first in the Raga Deep Dive series provides a detailed insight into Raga Thodi. Hanumath Thodi is the 8th Melakartha raga in the 72 melakartha raga scheme. Singing a Raga is much more than just making permutations and combinations …
The student should have completed the CV204 course at the Academy or should have learnt at least 5 to 6 varnams in the basic ragas, 10 krithis in madhyama kala as well as vilamba kala. The student should be able to understand and sing with basic Gamakas, shruthi and Tala.
The second in the Raga Deep Dive series provides a detailed insight into the Raga Bhairavi.
The students should know to sing the swara jathis and the lakshana geethams. Students should be able to sing in selected pitch and sing the scales of shankarabaranam, Mayamalavagowla , Kalyani and Kharaharapriya well. Or
Student should have completed upto CV107 at the Academy
Naadabrahma Shri Thyagaraja Swamy was a devotee of lord Rama. His music pieces give a deeper and philosophical meaning of our existence on earth. His life revolved around three aspects - spirituality, music,and godliness, which saw a perfect synchro…
Student should have completed CVC108 or CV108
The students should know to sing the geethams, swara jathis and the lakshana geethams. Students should be able to sing in selected pitch and sing the scales of shankarabaranam, Mayamalavagowla , Kalyani and Kharaharapriya well.
Shri Muthuswamy Dixitar,Patnam Subrahmanya Iyer and Shri Ramakrishna Bhagavatar have contributed immensly to Cartatic music. Their music pieces give a deeper and philosophical meaning of our existence on earth. Their lives revolved around three…
Anyone who has completed CV109 with the academy or anyone who knows at least 6 tana varnams in 2 speeds and 6 kritis .
Their music pieces give a deeper and philosophical meaning of our existence on earth. Their lives revolved around three aspects - spirituality, music,and godliness, which saw a perfect synchronization of these three characteristics. These comp…
Three beautiful compositions from three different composers bring about the variety in style. Compositions in raga kuntalavarali,Nata and Chakravaka
The students should know how to sing all the basic lessons of Carnatic music including swara jathis and a few varnams. Students should be able to sing in a selected pitch and have a good understanding of Tala.
Learning more krithis introduces students to new Ragas and also ncrease ones repetoire. This course has 4 wonderful compsotions of different composers and in different Ragas. The student will learn one Varnam, a krithi, a tharangam and also a Devarn…
Skill Level CV109
Vanajakshiro is an enjoyable varnam. It contains the choicest phrases of Kalyani.
Skill Level CV108
Evvari bodhana is an often sung varnam. It conveys the essence of Abhogi.
Skill Level CV108
Jalajaksha is an often sung varnam. It paints a comprehensive picture of Hamsadhwani.
Skill Level CV109
Ninnekori is an enjoyable varnam. It contains the choicest phrases of Vasantha.
Skill Level CV107
Ninnukori is an often sung varnam. It contains the choicest phrases of Mohanam.
Skill Level CV107
Sami ninne is an enjoyable varnam. It conveys the essence of Shankarabharanam.
Skill Level CV201
Sami ninne is an enjoyable varnam. It contains the choicest phrases of Panthuvarali.
Skill Level CV204
Sarasuda is an enjoyable varnam. It paints a comprehensive picture of Saveri.
Skill Level CV205
Karunimpa is an often sung varnam. It contains the choicest phrases of Sahana.
Skill Level CV206
Intha chalamu is a well-known varnam. It contains the choicest phrases of Begada.
Skill Level CV209
Chalamela is a well-known varnam. It conveys the essence of Nattakurinji.
Skill Level CV109
Deva Deva Kalayami is a popular stage song, and one of the best known songs in Raga Mayamalavagowla.
Skill Level CV109
Gopika Manoharam is a popular stage song, and one of the best known songs in Raga Mohanam.
Skill Level CV108
Kandena govindana is a popular stage song, and one of the few known songs in Raga Chandrakauns.
Skill Level CV108
Nandanandana is a popular stage song, and one of the best known songs in Raga Anandabhairavi.
Skill Level CV107
Sriman Narayana is a popular stage song, and one of the best known songs in Raga Bowli.
Skill Level CV107
Yaare Rangana is a popular stage song, and one of the best known songs in Raga Hindolam.
Skill Level CV201
Gajavadana is a popular stage song, and one of the best known songs in Raga Sriranjani.
Skill Level CV201
Ekambresa Nayike is a popular stage song, and one of the few known songs in Raga Karnataka shuddha saveri.
Skill Level CV203
Maakelara is a popular stage song, and one of the few known songs in Raga Ravichandrika.
Skill Level CV203
Sri Kanthimathim is a popular stage song, and one of the best known songs in Raga Hemavathi.
Skill Level CV203
Jagatjanani is a popular stage song, and is the best known song in Raga Rathipathipriya.
The student should have learnt all the basics of carnatic music upto a couple of Varnams.
Sri Saraswati is a popular stage song, and one of the best known songs in Raga Arabhi.
Skill Level CV204
Saravanabhavaguhane is a popular stage song, and one of the best known songs in Raga Madhyamavathi.
Skill Level CV204
Bhavasagaram is a popular stage song, and one of the best known songs in Raga Shanmukhapriya.
Skill Level CV205
Aparadhamulan is a popular stage song, and one of the best known songs in Raga Lathangi.
Skill Level CV205
Sri Raghuvara is a popular Tyagaraka Krithi and one of the best known songs in Raga Khamboji.
Skill Level CV205
Ganapathirayan is a popular stage song, and is a Ragamalika.
Skill Level CV206
Arunachalanatham is a popular stage song, and one of the best known songs in Raga Saranga.
Skill Level CV206
Visalaksheem is a popular stage song, and one of the best known songs in Raga Panthuvarali.
Skill Level CV206
Sariyevvaramma is a popular stage song, and one of the best known songs in Raga Bhairavi.
Skill Level CV207
Manasu Swadhina is a popular stage song, and one of the best known songs in Raga Shankarabharanam.
Skill Level CV207
Kaligiyunte is a popular stage song, and one of the best known songs in Raga Keeravani.
Skill Level CV207
Vallabha Nayakasya is a popular stage song, and one of the best known songs in Raga Begada.
Skill Level CV109
Maha Ganapathim is a popular stage song, and one of the best known songs in Raga Natta.
Skill Level CV204
Theeradha Vilayatu Pillai is a popular stage song, and a very good example of Ragamalika.
Skill Level CV204
Kurai Onrum Illai is a popular stage song composed by Shri Raajaaji, and a well known Ragamalika.
Skill Level CV203
Krishna Nee Begane is a popular stage song, and one of the best known songs in Raga Yamunakalyani.
Skill Level CV209
Shri Chamundeshwari is a popular stage song, and one of the best known songs in Raga Bilahari.
Skill Level CV202
Sudha mayi is a popular stage song which is set in Amruthavarshini
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Himadri suthe is a popular composition in Kalyani
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Sri Kamakoti is a beautiful composition in Saveri
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Saatileni is a well known composition in Purvikalyani
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It is a popular stage song in Malayamarutha
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Brocheva Revarura is a popular stage song, and one of the best known songs in Raga Khamas.
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Sri chakra raja is a popular stage song, and a well known Ragamalika.
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Alai payudhe is a popular stage song, and one of the best known songs in Raga Kanada.
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Marugelara is a popular stage song, and one of the best known songs in Raga Jayantasri.
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Samaja varagamana is a popular stage song, and one of the best known songs in Raga Hindolam.
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Jagado dharana is a popular stage song, and one of the best known songs in Raga Kapi.
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Bantureeti is a popular composition of Shri Thyagaraja in raga Hamsanada. In this composition Shri Thyagaraja pleads with Rama to give him the post of a guard for Raama; symbolically meaning that he always wants to be in Sri rama's sannidhi (in his …
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Garuda Gamana-is a composition of Patnam Subramanya Iyer in a rare raga NaagaswaravaLi.
Nagumomu is a popular composition of Shri Thyagaraja in raga Abheri. In this composition Shri Thyagaraja says he misses Lod Raama's charming smile-lit face.Knowing Thyagaraja swamy asks Lord raama to protect him through this kriti.
A beautiful composition in the raga gowri manohari set to Adi tala, a composition of Garbapuri Vasan.
A Composition of Narayana Teertha, which is termed as tarangam.This composition is in raga Neelambari.This composition is one of the songs from a Sanskrit opera of Narayana Teertha.The songs are popularly called "Tarangas" means waves. The lyrics ar…
Manasa sancharare is one of the most popular compositions of Shri Sadashiva Brumhendrar. It is set in raga Sama, tala Adi.
Naada thanumanisham is a beautiful composition by saint Thyagaraja. The composition is in the praise of lord Shankara.
Saint Thiagaraja’s grand Ghana raga pancharatna is a must for all music students. Here we learn the last one in sree raga. The unique feature of this composition is that it starts on the second count of the thala. Here also the student is able…
Overview Indian Hertiage is rich with simple ways of creating within us a sense of optimism and peace. They are many ways in which one can help improve one’s concentration . Yoga Meditation, Shlokas are some of the methods to help us in this. …
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Tulasidala is a beautiful composition Shri thyagaraja in raga Mayamalavagowla set to rupaka tala.
Saint Thiagaraja’s grand Ghana raga pancharatna is a must for all music students. Here we learn the last one in sree raga. The unique feature of this composition is that it starts on the second count of the thala. Here also the student is able…
