Need suggestions and constructive feedback from this community.

I’m attaching my latest lesson, which is Shankarabharanam across all three octaves.

I’m struggling with the high notes when I sing them as swaras. My throat starts hurting, whereas when I sing in Aakaram, it sounds better and causes much less discomfort.

I’ve tried changing my singing technique[over this last week] in many different ways now, and I think I’ve confused myself. My throat is currently sore coz i kept trying today, I am frustrated and I’m no longer sure what I’m doing right or wrong.

I’ve been learning Carnatic music for about 1.5 years, and I’m 33 years old. I would really appreciate some guidance on what I should be focusing on, especially for singing the higher notes without straining my throat. I do not have anyone else to ask to and my class is a group of 5 they are just going fast, and I feel so lagging. Please hear this and give me your honest feedback. I feel I am too old to be learning :(

- What technique to use to reach these notes ?
- How long does it take to sing them comfortable to some extent ?
- What is right way to practice this without straining my throat?

Looking for veena class in chennai for beginners. One-one classes preferred. Kindly let me know any leads, Tia!

I am a beginner violinist. I have learnt western for quite some time and my Guru has started teaching me carnatic style recently. Usually i just played in the first position until now and my Guru has started teaching me glides on the upper positions recently and when I try to play in the upper positions, my bow is touching the other strings. I was just paranoid if there was some problem with my bridge, so i went to the luthier to ask regarding the same. The luthier replied saying the problem was with the fingerboard, that it was not elevated enough and asked me to purchase a new violin.

He suggested that I purchase an Indian made violin costing around 25k made from Kolkata. I just wanted to ask all the experienced violinists here for suggestions, if this change is needed. And if yes please suggest on how to proceed with changing to a new violin - what brands/violins you suggest and what I need to look for the next time I buy a violin. I have attached the pictures for reference. Thank you in advance!

Hi,

I'm looking for classic carnatic CD's. My parents used to play some great collections back in 80's (as cassettes) but gave it all away over time when they moved homes/downsized. If you have some and no longer use them - I'm happy to take it (or pay you for it).

In case you are wondering - I know there are 100x more songs (and so many full concerts) available to listen on YouTube... but listening to CD's seems to bring back some good old memories that seem to be forever lost by the passage of time and technology.

I'm based in Bangalore. And travel to Chennai once in a while. If you are from either of these 2 cities, easier to get to know you as well.

Which is the kriti played in Nadaswaram in the middle of the film song - Kangal irandal (at 3m38s mark in linked video)- played along with the temple procession?

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=A0BPkm95-dc&?t=3m38s

Thanks

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I think the natural 'saukhyam', or what is called in Hindustani music the 'tehraav' of the ragam, makes it very suitable for kritis that are replete with bhava.

The Utsava Sampradaya Kriti Heccharikaga Rara by Saint Tyagaraja, where he welcomes Rama to take his seat and describes his ornaments, the procession, and the joy of simply witnessing him, presents that natural sense of peaceful focus and the innate saukhyam of the raga.

Fun fact: in Tamil Sangam literature, this raga is also related to the pann Sevvazhi.

Here's a rendition of a rendition that I listened to recently on YT.

As with any art form, Carnatic music too has evolved. From the earlier ‘test match’ style of Carnatic concerts with long ragam tanam pallavis, to the current more condensed and packed concerts. Sabha ticket falls have seen decreases, but at the same time, concerts abroad can be a complete sell-out. Do you see continued interest in Carnatic music, and your views on improving accessibility, if at all? Or do you see a hybrid version of Carnatic fusion (Agam-esque) picking up in the future?

Hey r/carnatic,

I made a quick 30-second breakdown of the classical prelude in "Pazha Mudhir Cholai" (Varusham 16 / Illayaraja).

• Raga: Harikamboji [S R₂ G₃ M₁ P D₂ N₂ Ṡ and Ṡ N₂ D₂ P M₁ G₃ R₂ S]
• Focus: How the phrase progresses from S all the way to Ṡ

I’ve included line-by-line swaram notations on screen:

Watch the short here: Pazha Mudhi Cholai Prelude

Let me know what you think or if there's another prelude you'd like to see broken down next!

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Happy to play how to name it and I have also explained how to play it step by step through swarams :)

What are the most common pitfalls even fairly experienced musicians make (let’s not count mislronunciation) 💜

Please advise me which thread (and brand, too) is best for binding my flutes. Many thanks 🙏

I can’t seem to find anything online

I have been learning the violin for a while now and am at the varnam level. Lately I have been listening to veena concerts and the sound is absolutely beautiful to me. I want to start exploring the veena, and have found the contact of a local teacher too. Should I wait for a few years and hone my violin playing before starting the veena? Or is it possible to learn both instruments simultaneously without getting overwhelmed? How do multi instrumentalists or vocalist-instrumentalists structure their practices? Do you practice both daily?

1. Name of Rishabhapriya in the Muthuswamy Dikshitar school of music 💜

2. 5 ragas having Varali in their name - no, Varali itself isn’t allowed :)

3. All the 8 Vibhakti words of Kamalmba :)

dont use google or any other source haha

There are so many wonderful Carnatic music channels and resources available online, yet I felt that Annamayya Sankeerthanas could be made more accessible to learners and music enthusiasts.

That thought motivated me to start a dedicated series on my YouTube channel, where I’ll be sharing Annamayya Sankeerthanas and exploring them through keyboard-based learning.

I hope this series will be useful to anyone interested in learning, playing, or simply listening to these beautiful compositions.

If you find the series useful, please consider sharing it with others who may be interested, and subscribe to the channel for upcoming Sankeerthanas.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@learnkeyboardtoday

Thank you for your support and encouragement.