Carnatic Violin
Course Details
About the Course
Musicians or beginners interested in learning the Carnatic violin can participate in the live musical classes at BMusician. As a future violinist, you need to develop a few basic skills and techniques, like sound musical knowledge, rhythm, sharper listening skills, and the ability to reproduce the same on the instrument. Therefore, as part of the Carnatic violin lessons for beginners, we train students in Carnatic Vocals so they can understand and produce the rhythms on the instrument. Additionally, your sitting position to hold the violin will be monitored and perfected. All instrument fundamentals are imparted through live classes and 1-on-1 lessons. For example, bowing techniques or the contact points on the strings for producing a pleasant sound, and so on. Your progress will be assessed and certified before you move on to the next level of learning.
Some of the best violinists in the industry conduct our online Carnatic violin classes. Our faculty members are renowned for their achievements in the same field. Under their guidance, you will gradually develop a solid musical foundation, learn to respect the importance of technique, and, most importantly, fall in love with the Carnatic violin.
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Overview
In this course, students will be exposed to the fundamentals of Carnatic music and Violin bowing/fingering techniques. The course is made of 5 modules that focuses on the teaching the students the fundamentals of carnatic music upto the Geetham and Swarajathis level. On the completion of this course, students will be ready to play very simple carnatic songs (Krithis) on the Violin, thereby making them eligible for the Intermediate level, where they will be learning Varnams and Krithis.Prerequisites
Students who are new to any form of music, New to Carnatic music, New to Violin, People who have learnt other forms of Violin.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 Violin bowing /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 Violin. 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 Violin.Prerequisites
Students who have learnt Carnatic Violin upto Geetham level and above.Syllabus
- Intermediate Level Theory
Difficulty: MediumDuration: 1 hour
An introduction to important 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 includes 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 Violin training that includes playing complex varnams in different speeds, advanced level krithis (including 1 Pancharathna Krithi) and techniques to achieve dexterity over Violin. 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.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 at least 2 speeds with Thisram. This module also includes 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 Violinist, well equipped to perform full time music concerts and achieve his/her musical ambitions.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 level 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.
Our Gurus
Our faculty members are more than just mere trainers. With their abundance of knowledge and experience, they act as a beam of light, nurturing young talents in their musical journeys through personalized music lessons online.
Student Testimonials
Our students’ testimonials and feedback reflect the unwavering commitment of the trainers and musical gurus to excellence. Their experience attests to the transformative potential of BMusician’s online musical classes and quality education.
" I would like to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude to the Guru and the supporting staff for all the help. We were initially apprehensive as to how long distance learning would work out, but all our concerns were alleviated within the first couple of sessions.
We have been so fortunate to have Guru Smt Bhooma Sriram teaching violin to our son Sameth Sitaram. She goes the extra mile to ensure that Sameth understands the theory behind raagas and thalas during the violin sessions. She usually sings the varnams or kritis and encourages Sameth to follow on violin. This is giving him a different perspective and wonderful learning experience.
Looking forward to a prolonged learning endeavor with Bmusician and the respected Guru.
Thanks and Regards,
Sreedhar"
Sreedhar Bala (New Jersey, USA)
The class was excellent as expected. Thank you Govidarajan Sir for teaching techniques
Praveen Paila
Very good and effective class. Im encouraged by teacher to play from memory rather than referring to notes, and to practice basic lessons too in different ragas.
Srieedar J
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.
There are basically two ways to get started with the classes. Live 1-to-1 or a Shared Slot. In case of LIVE 1-to-1, you can click the Enrol button below, tell us your time preferences i.e. when you will be free to take up the classes. We will allocate you a Teacher and Timeslot based on your preferences.
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.