Carnatic Vocal
Course Details
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!
Popular Vocal Courses
Popular Categories
- 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 theoryDifficulty: 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. - AlankaramDifficulty: 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 SwarajathiDifficulty: MediumDuration: 10 hours
These simple lessons give the students a great exercise on combining the melody, notes and the thala. . - Simple KrithisDifficulty: HardDuration: 10 hours
Basic carnatic songs with a focus on improving the melody aspects of singing/playing. .
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 TheoryDifficulty: MediumDuration: 1 hour
An introduction to imporant concepts that are mandatory to understand before going into intermediate lessons. - Aadhi Thala VarnamsDifficulty: HardDuration: 30 hours
A minimum of 8 Aadhi thala varnams. This module also include Voice/Fingering training in different raagams. - Ata Thala VarnamsDifficulty: HardDuration: 15 hours
Any one Ata Thala varnam. - Intermediate Level KrithisDifficulty: HardDuration: 25 hours
A minimum of 5 intermediate level krithis composed by Trinities.
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 TheoryDifficulty: MediumDuration: 2 hours
An introduction to important concepts that are mandatory to understand before going into advanced lessons. - Advanced VarnamsDifficulty: 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 KrithisDifficulty: HardDuration: 50 hours
A minimum of 10 vilamba kaala (Slow Speed) and Dhuritha Kaala (Fast Speed) advanced krithis. - Pancharathna KrithisDifficulty: ProfessionalDuration: 50 hours
Any two Pancharathna krithis. - Basic Raaga Aalapana and Swara Kalpana trainingDifficulty: ProfessionalDuration: 40 hours
Lessons to train the students in simple Raaga Alapana and kalpana swara techniques.
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.
Sowmya Subramanian
Manish Singh
Janardhanan Venkatapathy
Vaishnav Gadagoni
Sanjana Kalava
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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.
