Carnatic Veena
Course Details
About the Course
The veena has a divine connection, being the primary instrument held by Goddess Saraswati. The instrument is rightfully the King of Carnatic instruments, renowned for its unmatched ability to represent the nuances of Carnatic vocals. The instrument has 24 frets with four strings along the frets and three strings at the side, which makes delivering the Carnatic notes on veena a challenging task, especially for beginners. At BMusican, our esteemed faculty comprises renowned Veena Carnatic musicians who come from prominent gharanas and have years of experience as stage performers. Under their tutelage, you will learn the instrument at your own pace, from the convenience of your time and place.
Our online Carnatic music veena classes will give you a live classroom experience, with individual 1-on-1 sessions curated to accommodate different learning paces of students. Our courses are all-inclusive, covering Carnatic notes played on veena, instrument fundamentals, and a solid foundation on the rich musical history of Carnatic and Indian classical genres. Additionally, you will delve into simple songs, melodies, and ragas, which will lay a strong foundation for aspiring Carnatic musicians like you. From tuning to playing the instrument, our online classes on Carnatic veena music cover everything, with international certification to boost your musical career. Join our musical courses today!
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Overview
In this course, students will be exposed to the fundamentals of Carnatic music and Veena fingering techniques. The course is made up of 5 modules that focuses on the teaching the students to play the fundamentals of carnatic music upto the Geetham and Swarajathis level on the veena. On the completion of this course, students will be ready to play very simple carnatic songs (Krithis) on the veena, thereby making them eligible for the Intermediate level, where they will be learning varnams and krithis.Prerequisites
Students who are new to music training, new to carnatic veena, people who have learnt other forms of Music but new to veena.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 Veena fingering techniques and the Carnatic music depth of the students. This is achieved by training the students to play Aadhi thala and Ata thala varnams in different speeds and Intermediate level Krithis on the veena. On completion of this course, the students will be able to handle the instrument with a higher level of confidence and will be ready to play Intermediate level songs on the Veena.Prerequisites
Students who have learnt Carnatic Veena upto Geetham level or 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 veena training that includes playing complex varnams in different speeds, advanced level krithis (including 1 Pancharathna Krithi) and techniques to achieve dexterity over the instrument. This course also focuses on Kalpana swara training and Raaga Aalapana training. On completion of this course, students will be able to handle the instrument with great ease and play complex Carnatic music krithis with simple kalpana swaras, neravals and raga aalapanas. On completion of this course, the student will be a complete Carnatic Veena Artist, well equipped to perform full time music concerts and achieve his/her musical ambitions.Prerequisites
Students have learnt carnatic veena upto varnam level or 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 veena artist 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 Veena artist, well-equipped to perform full time music concerts and achieve his/her musical ambitions.Prerequisites
Students who have learnt advanced Carnatic Veena 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: 50 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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preethi madam made veena easy to understand.
Sudheshna Suraaj
Frequently Asked Questions
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If you wish you take the classes on your phone, you can use the Bmusician app. Bmusician App is available both on Android and iOS.
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For Shared slots, you can click on the Teachers tab above, click the instructor you are interested in and select a timeslot that suits you and complete enrollment.