Carnatic music basics

 Carnatic music basics

• Prayer
  Vakra Tunda Mahakaya
• Building blocks of music
• 7 Basic Swaras ( S R G M P D N) (Basic Alphabets for Music) ( Swaras->Patterns->Tunes->Song)
  Hindustani ( Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Dha Ni)
  Carnatic ( Sa Ri Ga Ma Pa Da Ni)
  Western ( Do Re Mi Fa So La Ti)
• Swaras are the seven musical notes in Indian music, also known as Shudha Swaras. The word swara comes from the Sanskrit word Svar, which means "sound". Swaras are the sound of a musical note, a breath, and the successive steps of the octave or saptaka. They also represent the complete dimension of musical pitch. The seven basic notes of the scale are:
  • Sa: Shadjama, the tonic
  • Ri: Rishabha
  • Ga: Gandhara
  • Ma: Madhyama
  • Pa: Panchama, the perfect fifth
  • Dha: Dhaivata
  • Ni: Nishada
• Tanpura/Sruthibox ( To know the positions of swaras & pitch to swaras)
• Fixed Swaras ( Sa  & Pa)
• Rhymes to swaras
• 12 Swara Sthanams
  S R R G G M M P D D N N
  S R1 R2 G1 G2 M M P D` D2 N2 N3
  In Raga: Mayamalavagoula, it uses R1.
  In Raga: Kalani, it uses R2
  In Raga: Ganamurthi, it uses both R1 and R2; R2 as G1; the other G2 and G3.
  In Raga: Chala nattai, it uses both G1 and G2; G2 as R3.
• 16 Swara Names
    S - Shadjam
    R1 - Suddha Rishabham
    R2 - Chatusruthi Rishabham
    R3 -  Shatsruthi Rishabham
    G1 - Suddha Gandharam
    G2 - Sadharana Gandharam
    G3 - Antara Gandharam
     M1 - Suddha Madhyamam
     M2 - Prati Madhyamam
    P - Panchamam
     D1 - Suddha Dhaivatham
     D2 - Chatsruthi  Dhaivatham
     D3 - Shatsruthi Dhaivatham
     N1 - Suddha Nishadham
     N2 - Kaisiki Nishadham
      N3 - Kakali Nishadham
• Sarali Varisai ( Ascending and Descending) ( Swarna Pattern)
• Janta Varisai
• Dhattu Varisai ( Zig Zag Patterns) ( Perfect Pitch)
• Saraliswaras
• Janta Swaras
• Chatushra Jati  EKA TALAM 
• Khanda Jati ATA TALAM
• Mishra Jati JHAMPA TALAM
• Thrisra Jati TRIPUTA TALAM
• Chatushra Jati RUPAKA TALAM
• Chatushra Jati MATYA TALAM
• Chatushar Jati DRUVA TALAM
• Gamakas
• Alankara Patterns
• Laya (sense of rhythm )
• Shruthi ( Mother of Music) ( Shruthi as Pitch, Shruthi as Root Note (Sa))
  Tambura or Shurthi box tells us about the Shruthi 
  Shruthi : A, B , C, D, E, F ( In Keyboard)
• Talas( Beat) ( 7  basic Talas - Dhruva, Matya, Rupaka, Jhumpa, Triputa, Ata, Eka )
  Parts of Talas - Angas 1. Laghu ( Tap + Fingers) 2. Dhrutham ( Tap + Turn) 3. Anudhrutham ( Tap). Every Talas is a combination of three Angas
  Angas [Notations]  Laghu ln(3,4,5,7,9)  Dhrutham  O2  Anudhrutham U1
  Talas always comes with Jathi
  3 Aksharas -  Thisra Jathi
  4 Aksharas - Chathurasra Jathi
  5 Aksharas -  Khanda
  7 Aksharas - Mishra  Jathi
  9  Aksharas  - Sankeerna Jathi
• Ragas (the swaras in this scale/Tune of Swaras)
  Sampurana/Parent/Melakarta Ragas :  Maya Malava Goula , Kharaharpriya
  Child/Janya Ragas for Kharaharpriya:   Abhogi and Madhyamavathi
  Janya Raga: Mohanam ( 5 swaras for both ārohanam and avarohanam)
  Shada Ragas: Sriranjani
  Audva Sampurna Raga:  Bilahari
  Audava Shadav Raga: Malahari
  Vakras Ragas:  Kkhamas, Anandha Bhairavi                     
• Brighas ( Fast set of notes)
• Scales
• Notes (12 Notes/Swarasthanas) ( Songs to Swaras) (Master the language of Swaras)
• Akaram
• Rasa
• Nottu swaram
  Rama Janardhana
  Shakthi Sahitha (Optional)
• Bhajans
  Gananatha
  Achutham Keshavam
  Jaya Guru
  Parvathi Nandana
  Bala Gopala
  Rama Rama Nama
  Siddhivinayaka Namo
  Asathoma Sad Gamaya
• Shlokas
  Saraswati Namstubhyam
  Shantakaram Bhujagashayanam
  Samudravasane devi
  Shubham karoti
  Twameva mata
  Vasudevasutham devam
• Songs
  Radhe radhe
  Vandana Shri deva
• Compositions ( Geethams, varnams, Krithis)
• swaram
• sahithyam
• Biography 
  Saint Purandara Dasa
• Mapping Rhymes to Swaras
  ABCD
  I Hear Thunder
  Twinkle Twinkle
  Incy Wincy Spinder
  Are You Sleeping Brother John?
  London Bridge is Falling Down
  Chubby Cheeks
  Humpty Dumpty
  Baa Baa Black Sheep
  Stop Says the Red Light
• HINDI Lullabies
  Do Naina Ek Kahaani
  Gudiya Rani
  So Jaa Raajakumari
  Nanhi Kali Sone Chali
  Chanda re Chanda re
  Lalla Lalla Lori
  Chanda Hai Tu
  Chandaniya Chup Jana Re
  Aa Ri Aaja Nindiya
  Dheere se aaja
  Chaoro chaoro
  Tu hi mere
  Chandan ka Palna
  So Meri Rani
• Qawwali

Youtube Channels:

• Voxguru
• Nihals Maatangi School of Arts Official
• Sangeetha Sadhananjali
• OctavesOnline
• CreativeOEC
• Carnatic Veena Classes By Devika Bhatnagar

Youtube Videos:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfWQFZ_-fps&list=PLdsnuJpyrZrfDRdqPvMbu-MKRTS-eFobG&index=13

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCKhZlWkIAA&list=PLdsnuJpyrZrd8kTcU3uuL9xC8dESt5Ej0&pp=iAQB

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-5TzoX1y0g&list=PLdsnuJpyrZrfDeSaTHuQ1C-I5kLoiIznN

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tC-4x9TL4Xc&list=PLdsnuJpyrZrfCtZZKexyakC7whe86OTb5

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O30up_VcmJM&list=PLdsnuJpyrZrcagIvhH-tp0Bqdo-aW60Dh

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paHFPEtcCKQ&list=PLdsnuJpyrZrfKv_cFuSSe2Vzw1px_OM8I

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZWyLlYibJM&list=PLdsnuJpyrZrcH5xhV4tzs2ypihev6Xq-I

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAbCndlZJyE&list=PLdsnuJpyrZrfB7LWpmqqtKCSX6cRkkEJU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdbThz1zMeo&list=PLdsnuJpyrZrdpuU2mbwtcvyNxSEHer33X

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=510Qh8f3ynE&list=PLdsnuJpyrZre6YXApCr9e2C6DZJ8fQDK3

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5AFFF_Jaus&list=PLdsnuJpyrZrf0nxinHYOGCRfVa_LJv_6K

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntCimc_tCHc&list=PLdsnuJpyrZre6hnBqCy5-gjYifjYrMyQJ

https://www.youtube.com/@Kalacarnaticmusic/playlists

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZA_cSb0Zo8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPhnN6bFFgw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouKyxvGvgGY&list=PLJvZxopBjn27a1PSycl_gzXufqFRHAmoy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhnVr9SPec0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBaA4Zy-pfE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJuycuU9I4Q

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyAZWT4_iKw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVh33E25mEs&list=PLEXR4iNvoBAjArQ2-12PUEx34zPPw_8Ei

https://www.youtube.com/@sapaganavidhyalaya7405

Websites:

https://www.onlinecarnaticmusic.com/curriculum-levels.php

https://www.carnaticmusicforall.com/syllabus/

https://www.ragakriti.com/courses

https://www.octavesonline.com/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Janya_ragas

https://www.dpattammal.com/ragas-list.htm

https://www.ipassio.com/blog/list-of-ragas-in-carnatic-music

http://www.carnatic.com/carnatic/ragalist.htm

https://www.acharyanet.com/carnatic-ragas/

https://www.hitxp.com/keyboard-music-notes/music-articles/carnatic-melakartha-raga-list/

https://carnaticmusicexams.in/sangeeta-visarada/third-year/raga-classification-terms/

https://musikclass.com/content/types-of-ragas-in-carnatic-music

https://maheshmahadev.com/list-of-ragas-created-by-mahesh-mahadev/

https://medium.com/kavyavriksha/from-12-musical-notes-to-16-svaras-in-carnatic-music-the-brilliance-of-venkatamakhi-14564afbcc69

https://www.spardhaschoolofmusic.com/blog/72-melakarta-ragas-and-its-structure

https://carnatik.blogspot.com/2010/07/list-of-7000-carnatic-indian-ragas.html

https://music.stackexchange.com/questions/75560/carnatic-vs-western-12-note-system

https://www.shankarmahadevanacademy.com/carnatic-vocal-music/?hmb01

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Svara

https://www.ipassio.com/blog/types-of-musical-notes-in-indian-music

https://raagaschool.com/how-to-identify-swaras-in-carnatic-music/

https://musicwithaditi.com/what-are-swaras/

https://medium.com/@keepalivebollywood/understanding-the-role-of-swaras-in-different-ragas-in-indian-classical-music-d10f0d081e00

https://musicmaster.in/blog/lesson-7-saptha-swaras/

https://musikclass.com/content/swaras-in-carnatic-classical-music/

https://www.sunadam.com/2016/03/18/sapta-swaras-the-seven-musical-notes-of-carnatic-music/

https://www.sunadam.com/2016/04/21/basic-tala-concepts/

https://22shruti.com/research_topic_5.asp

https://syndu5.wixsite.com/syndujayamusic/post/carnatic-basics-101-all-about-swaras

https://medium.com/@ankitnotes/swaras-notes-in-indian-music-d0626f317eed

https://ragascape.com/Detailed/1.html

https://vignanam.org/english/carnatic-music-daatu-swaras.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metronome

https://anuradhamahesh.wordpress.com/carnatic-music-lessons-2/15-mythological-origin-of-the-swara/

https://anuradhamahesh.wordpress.com/carnatic-music-lessons-2/16-the-importance-of-sruthi-or-drone-the-concept-of-sruthi/

 

Jayalakshmi Varalakshmi

Jayalakshmi Varalakshmi

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcGdB-2p05w

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmJ5Vn5Jmr0

Rama Kodanda Rama

 Rama Kodanda Rama

"Rama Kodanda Rama" is a popular Kuchipudi dance piece. Kuchipudi is a classical Indian dance form that originated in the state of Andhra Pradesh. "Rama Kodanda Rama" is often performed as a solo or group piece, depicting various aspects of the Hindu epic Ramayana, particularly the story of Lord Rama. It celebrates the virtues of Lord Rama, his righteousness, and his victory over evil. The dance typically incorporates intricate footwork, graceful movements, and expressive gestures to convey the emotions and narrative of the story.

Lyrics:

https://telugumanadi.blogspot.com/2018/01/raama-kodanda-raama.html

https://pedia.desibantu.com/rama-kodanda-rama/

https://pedia.desibantu.com/tyagaraja/

https://sairhythms.sathyasai.org/song/rama-kodanda-rama-rama-pattabhi

https://myriadpatterns.medium.com/rama-kodanda-rama-2b7834f04552

Youtube Videos:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0a3kj4tdKc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxpUwn_7U_Y

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfSwKeebz18

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_BmC8Kal5E

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyaPYr0TNTQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3VwXLN5yvs

Parnika's Kuchipudi Event 2023

 Parnika's Kuchipudi Event 2023

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Parnika's Kuchipudi Event 2024

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=G_C06pOAl8XzVPN9&v=lx9Zufgr-ds&feature=youtu.be

Adavu

 Adavu

Tham Digi Digi Thai Adavu (7)

Tham Tha Tey - Tey Hitha Advau (5)

Tham Thatta Tha Digi Digi Adavu (7)

Tho Dhimi Tho Dhimi Adavu (8)

Karttharinattu Adavus (6)

Thom Thom Tha Dha Advaus (3)

Advanced Adavu - Tha Thai Hita Adavu (8)

Chuttadavu (6)

Tham Tha Thidhintha Adavu (5)

Tha Thai Hita Advau in Kuchipudi

 Tha Thai Hita Advau in Kuchipudi

"Tha Thai Hita Adavu" is a fundamental footwork sequence in Kuchipudi dance, which is known for its rhythmic complexity and grace. It is an essential part of the basic training for Kuchipudi dancers and serves as the foundation for more advanced choreographies. Let's break down the steps involved in the "Tha Thai Hita Adavu":

1. Starting Position: Begin in a comfortable standing position (Samapada) with your feet together and arms relaxed by your sides.

2. Preparation: Shift your body weight slightly onto your right foot, while keeping your left foot light and ready to move.

3. Execution:

   • Tha (1st Beat): Step your left foot forward diagonally (towards your right side) while simultaneously striking the ground lightly with your left heel. This step corresponds to the first beat of the rhythmic cycle.
   • Thai (2nd Beat): Bring your right foot close to your left foot, placing it beside your left foot. This step corresponds to the second beat of the rhythmic cycle.
   • Hita (3rd Beat): Step your left foot backward diagonally (towards your left side) while simultaneously striking the ground lightly with the ball of your left foot. This step corresponds to the third beat of the rhythmic cycle.
   • Return (4th Beat): Bring your right foot back to its original position beside your left foot, completing the adavu sequence. This step corresponds to the fourth beat of the rhythmic cycle.

4. Repetition: Repeat the same sequence starting with the opposite foot (right foot forward) to complete one cycle of the adavu.

5. Speed and Variations: As you gain proficiency, you can increase the speed of executing the adavu while maintaining clarity and precision in your footwork. Additionally, variations such as changing directions, incorporating hand gestures (mudras), or adding embellishments can be introduced to add complexity and artistic expression to the movement.

"Tha Thai Hita Adavu" helps dancers develop coordination, rhythm, and control over their footwork, which are essential skills in Kuchipudi dance. It forms the building block for more intricate sequences and compositions in Kuchipudi repertoire, allowing dancers to express stories, emotions, and themes through their movements.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awetRR1szx4

https://www.youtube.com/@PADAM2/videos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPjNMFZqlgY

Tham Tha Thidhintha Adavu

 Tham Tha Thidhintha Adavu

"Tham Tha Thidhintha Adavu" is a specific rhythmic footwork sequence in Kuchipudi dance. This adavu is known for its intricate patterns and the rhythmic syllables that accompany each step. It is commonly taught as one of the foundational adavus in Kuchipudi training.

Here's a basic breakdown of the "Tham Tha Thidhintha Adavu":

1. Starting Position: Begin in a comfortable standing position with your feet together and arms by your sides.

2. Preparation: Prepare to initiate the adavu by shifting your body weight slightly onto your right foot while keeping your left foot light.

3. Execution:

   • Tham (1st Beat): Step your left foot forward diagonally (towards your right side) while simultaneously striking the ground lightly with your left heel. This step corresponds to the first beat of the rhythmic cycle.
   • Tha (2nd Beat): Bring your right foot close to your left foot, placing it beside your left foot. This step corresponds to the second beat of the rhythmic cycle.
   • Thidhintha (3rd and 4th Beats): Now, step your left foot back to its original position (starting position), but this time, strike the ground with the ball of your left foot. Then, bring your right foot back to its original position beside your left foot. These steps correspond to the third and fourth beats of the rhythmic cycle.

4. Repetition: Repeat the same sequence starting with the opposite foot (right foot forward) to complete one cycle of the adavu.

5. Speed and Variations: As you become more proficient, you can increase the speed of executing the adavu. Additionally, variations such as changing directions, adding turns, or incorporating hand gestures (mudras) can be introduced to add complexity and artistic expression to the movement.

The "Tham Tha Thidhintha Adavu" helps dancers develop coordination, rhythm, and control over their footwork, which are essential skills in Kuchipudi dance. It serves as a foundational step that forms the basis for more intricate choreographies and compositions in the Kuchipudi repertoire.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJbtVPI-1UQ

Chuttadavu

 Chuttadavu

Chuttadavu is one of the fundamental steps in Kuchipudi dance, known for its rhythmic footwork and intricate movements. It is a combination of steps where the dancer strikes the ground with the balls of the feet and heels in various patterns, creating rhythmic sounds. Here's a basic breakdown of how Chuttadavu is performed in Kuchipudi:

1. Starting Position: The dancer begins in a comfortable standing position with feet together and arms by the sides.

2. Preparation: The dancer prepares to initiate the Chuttadavu by slightly bending the knees and lifting the heels off the ground, balancing the body's weight on the balls of the feet.

3. Execution:

   • Step 1: The dancer taps the right foot lightly on the ground, creating a soft sound.
   • Step 2: Immediately after tapping the right foot, the dancer lifts the left foot and brings it close to the right foot.
   • Step 3: The dancer then taps the left foot lightly on the ground, following the same rhythm as the right foot.
   • Step 4: After tapping the left foot, the dancer brings the right foot close to the left foot.
   • Repeat: This sequence of tapping and bringing the feet together is repeated, alternating between the right and left feet.

4. Hand Movements (Hastas): While performing Chuttadavu, the dancer may incorporate graceful hand movements (hastas) to enhance the visual appeal of the steps. These hand gestures can vary depending on the choreography and the mood of the dance piece.

5. Speed and Variations: As the dancer gains proficiency, the speed of executing Chuttadavu may increase, and variations such as changing directions or adding turns can be introduced to add complexity and artistic flair to the performance.

Chuttadavu serves as a foundational step in Kuchipudi dance, and mastering its rhythmic intricacies is essential for dancers to progress to more advanced choreographies and compositions. It requires precise coordination between footwork, body movements, and expressions to convey the beauty and grace of this classical dance form.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Y6Hqa_jFhA