Carnatic Vocal

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About the Course

The Carnatic genre is the quintessential classical music tradition of South India, producing enchanting melodies that have captivated audiences across the globe. The performers are renowned for their unmatched skills and vocal abilities. Your interest in Carnatic vocals will be magnified when you learn to sing yourself. At BMusician, we bring you the opportunity to learn and train your vocals on Carnatic music from the best vocalists and singers the industry has ever known. Yes, all our Carnatic vocal classes are conducted live by such musical stalwarts for students coming from diverse backgrounds, age groups, and locations. The unique remote learning platform allows you to take the course from the comfort of your home, choosing the schedules as per your convenience. Also, you will get knowledge materials, class recordings, and one-on-one sessions with our gurus to learn the art form at your own pace. Our Carnatic vocal lessons online provide a comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals, traditional concepts, and intricate theories on Sapta Swara, Ragas, Tala, and more.

Additionally, you will learn popular songs, too! You are also eligible for advanced levels of learning once you complete the previous levels and get certification from top international universities. Such knowledge and certification will boost your musical career. So, join our Carnatic singing lessons online today!

  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced

Overview

In this course, students will be trained in the the fundamentals of Carnatic vocals that includes Varisaigal, Alankarams, Geethams, Swarajathi and Simple Carnatic Krithis. This course also involves basic theory lessons and voice training. On completion of this course, students will have a good idea about the basics of Carnatic music - the raaga and thala system and will be ready to sing simple carnatic krithis. The students will also be eligible for the Intermediate level in which they will be trained more advanced concepts like Aadhi thala Varnams, Ata thala varnams and advanced Krithis (Carnatic Songs).

Prerequisites

Students who are New to music, New to carnatic music, New to Vocals, People who have had training in other forms of Vocal music but new carnatic vocals.

Syllabus

  • Introduction to Carnatic music and Music theory
    Difficulty: Easy
    Duration: 1 hour

    A brief introduction to Carnatic music, Indian Carnatic Raaga and Thala system.
  • Varisaigal
    Difficulty: Easy
    Duration: 10 hours

    Lessons that teach the fundamental ascending and descending melody sequences. This module also includes Aakaram training.
  • Alankaram
    Difficulty: Medium
    Duration: 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: Medium
    Duration: 10 hours

    These simple lessons give the students a great exercise on combining the melody, notes and the thala. .
  • Simple Krithis
    Difficulty: Hard
    Duration: 10 hours

    Basic carnatic songs with a focus on improving the melody aspects of singing/playing. .
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Overview

This course is focussed on voice culture and improving the Carnatic music knowledge of the student. This is achieved by training the students in Intermediate level theory, training to sing Aadhi thala and Ata thala varnams in different speeds and Intermediate level Krithis. On completion of this course, the students would have improved in their voice range, Gamakas, knowledge about Raagams, Thalams and will be able to sing intermediate level Krithis (Carnatic songs).

Prerequisites

Students who have learnt Carnatic Vocals upto Geetham level and above.

Syllabus

  • Intermediate Level Theory
    Difficulty: Medium
    Duration: 1 hour

    An introduction to imporant concepts that are mandatory to understand before going into intermediate lessons.
  • Aadhi Thala Varnams
    Difficulty: Hard
    Duration: 30 hours

    A minimum of 8 Aadhi thala varnams. This module also include Voice/Fingering training in different raagams.
  • Ata Thala Varnams
    Difficulty: Hard
    Duration: 15 hours

    Any one Ata Thala varnam.
  • Intermediate Level Krithis
    Difficulty: Hard
    Duration: 25 hours

    A minimum of 5 intermediate level krithis composed by Trinities.
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Overview

This course provides in depth Carnatic Vocal training that includes singing complex varnams in different speeds, advanced level krithis (including 1 Pancharathna Krithi) and techniques to achieve great control over different raagams and thalams. This course also focuses on Kalpana swara training and Raaga Aalapana training. On completion of this course, students will be able to sing complex Carnatic music krithis with simple kalpana swaras, neravals and raga aalapanas.

Prerequisites

Students who have learnt Carnatic Vocals upto Varnam level and above.

Syllabus

  • Advanced level Theory
    Difficulty: Medium
    Duration: 2 hours

    An introduction to important concepts that are mandatory to understand before going into advanced lessons.
  • Advanced Varnams
    Difficulty: Hard
    Duration: 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: Hard
    Duration: 50 hours

    A minimum of 10 vilamba kaala (Slow Speed) and Dhuritha Kaala (Fast Speed) advanced krithis.
  • Pancharathna Krithis
    Difficulty: Professional
    Duration: 50 hours

    Any two Pancharathna krithis.
  • Basic Raaga Aalapana and Swara Kalpana training
    Difficulty: Professional
    Duration: 40 hours

    Lessons to train the students in simple Raaga Alapana and kalpana swara techniques.
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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.

Great first class.

Sowmya Subramanian

Gayathri Balachandran

very patient and focuses on building the foundation which is very important

Manish Singh

Subhashree Tripathy

very nice

Janardhanan Venkatapathy

Gayathri Balachandran

Frequently Asked Questions

The system has an in-built video call classroom that works on the all major browsers. All you need is a laptop/desktop with camera and microphone attached and any one of the above mentioned browsers installed.

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.

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