Carnatic Guitar
Course Details
About the Course
Carnatic music has been infused with rich and harmonious notes. The genre has recently transformed in the use of musical instrumentation, evolving from sitar and veena to Western instruments like guitar, saxophone, and mandolin. In fact, the Carnatic guitar was first introduced by Sukumar Prasad in the seventies. Ever since, the instrument has been pivotal in bringing Indian classical music to the mainstream.
The guitar is one of the most favoured instruments among all ages, typically preferred in a solo stage performance or a friendly jam session. At BMusician, you can learn to play the instrument from some of the best teachers in the industry. From understanding the basics of the strings instrument to rendering a beautiful classical piece, our guitar classes cover it all. The beginner Carnatic guitar lessons will teach you the basics, and with the help of session recordings and individual classes, you can make progress to the advanced levels in no time.
Experience the richness of our Indian classical music and learn to play it on the guitar. Join our Carnatic guitar lessons online and master the instrument at your own pace.
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Overview
In this course, students will be exposed to the fundamentals of Carnatic music and Guitar fingering techniques. On the completion of this course, students will be ready to play simple carnatic songs (Krithis) on the guitar. This course would give the students a great head start on the techniques of playing the Indian Carnatic Music on a modern western instrument thereby making the course unique.Course Goals
The following will be covered in this course: Basics of Music, Basics of Carnatic Music, Music theory and fundamentals of guitar, Varisaigal, Alankarams, Geetham and Swarajathi, Basic Carnatic Krithis. Students will be able to play simple Carnatic music songs on the completion of this course.Prerequisites
Students who are new to any form of music, New to Carnatic music, New to guitar, People who have learnt other forms of guitar.Syllabus
- Introduction to Carnatic music and Music theory
Difficulty: EasyDuration: 1 hour
A brief introduction to Carnatic music, Indian Carnatic Raaga and Thala system. - Varisaigal
Difficulty: EasyDuration: 10 hours
Lessons that teach the fundamental ascending and descending melody sequences. This module also includes Aakaram training. - Alankaram
Difficulty: MediumDuration: 8 hours
Alakarams are lessons composed in a variety of thalams that focuses on improving the rhythm aspects of the student. It involves singing/playing the notes in different speeds. - Geetham and Swarajathi
Difficulty: MediumDuration: 10 hours
These simple lessons give the students a great exercise on combining the melody, notes, and the thala. - Simple Krithis
Difficulty: HardDuration: 10 hours
Basic Carnatic songs with a focus on improving the melody aspects of singing/playing.
Overview
This course is focussed on improving the fingering techniques and the Carnatic music depth of the student. This is achieved by teaching the students Aadhi thala and Ata thala varnams in different speeds and Intermediate level Krithis. On completion of this course, the students will be able tohandle the instrument with a higher level of confidence and will be ready to play intermediate level Krithis (Carnatic songs) on the guitar.Prerequisites
Students who have learnt Carnatic Guitar upto Geetham level and above.Syllabus
- Intermediate Level Theory
Difficulty: MediumDuration: 1 hour
An introduction to imporant concepts that are mandatory to understand before going into intermediate lessons. - Aadhi Thala Varnams
Difficulty: HardDuration: 30 hours
A minimum of 8 Aadhi thala varnams. This module also include Voice/Fingering training in different raagams. - Ata Thala Varnams
Difficulty: HardDuration: 15 hours
Any one Ata Thala varnam. - Intermediate Level Krithis
Difficulty: HardDuration: 25 hours
A minimum of 5 intermediate level krithis composed by Trinities.
Overview
This course provides in depth Carnatic Guitar training that includes playing complex varnams in different speeds, advanced level krithis (including 1 Pancharathna Krithi) and techniques to achieve dexterity over guitar. This course also focuses on Kalpana swara training and Raaga Aalapana training. On completion of this course, students will be able to handle the Guitar with great ease and will be ready to play complex Carnatic music krithis with simple kalpana swaras and raga aalapanas.Prerequisites
Students who have learnt Carnatic Guitar up to varnam level and above.Syllabus
- Advanced level Theory
Difficulty: MediumDuration: 2 hours
An introduction to important concepts that are mandatory to understand before going into advanced lessons. - Advanced Varnams
Difficulty: HardDuration: 50 hours
A minimum of 10 aadhi thala and 5 ata thala varnams in atleast 2 degree speeds with Thisram. This module also include Voice/Fingering training in different raagams. - Advanced Krithis
Difficulty: HardDuration: 50 hours
A minimum of 10 vilamba kaala (Slow Speed) and Dhuritha Kaala (Fast Speed) advanced krithis. - Pancharathna Krithis
Difficulty: ProfessionalDuration: 50 hours
Any two Pancharathna krithis. - Basic Raaga Aalapana and Swara Kalpana training
Difficulty: ProfessionalDuration: 40 hours
Lessons to train the students in simple Raaga Alapana and kalpana swara techniques.
Overview
This course focuses on transforming a student into a complete Carnatic musician by training the student in various aspects of mano dharma. This course provides rigorous training on the nuances of Carnatic music like elaborated raga alapanas, Swara kalpana and neraval training. This course also provides concert training and raagam thanam pallavi training. On completion of this course, the student will be a complete Carnatic Guitarist, well equipped to perform full time music concerts and achieve his/her musical ambitions.Prerequisites
Students who have learnt advanced Carnatic Guitar and passionate to take their skills to a professional level.Syllabus
- Super Advanced theory
Difficulty: MediumDuration: 2 hours
An introduction to important concepts that are mandatory to understand before going into super advanced level lessons. - Raaga Aalapana and Swara Kalpana Training
Difficulty: ProfessionalDuration: 30 hours
Lessons to train the students in Raaga Alapana and kalpana swara rendition techniques in a variety of Raagams and Thalams. - Super Advanced Level Krithis
Difficulty: ProfessionalDuration: 30 hours
A minimum of 10 vilamba kaala (Slow Speed) and Dhuritha Kaala (Fast Speed) super advanced leve krithis. - Neraval Training
Difficulty: ProfessionalDuration: 30 hours
Lessons to train the students in Neraval rendition techniques in a variety of Raagams and Thalams. - Raagam Thanam Pallavi training
Difficulty: ProfessionalDuration: 50 hours
Lessons to train the students in RTP composition and rendition techniques in a variety of Raagams and Thalams. - Jaavali, Thillana and thukkada training
Difficulty: ProfessionalDuration: 50 hours
Interesting Jaavalis,Thillanas and Thukdas composed by legends. - Concert Training
Difficulty: ProfessionalDuration: 20 hours
Lessons to polish the different aspects of the rendition and improve the overall concert presentation skills of the students.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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