INTERMEDIATE CARNATIC VOCALS

About This Course

COURSE CODE : CAV
DURATION : 7 MONTHS
Age : 14+ Years
COURSE PROFESSOR : SAI MAHADEV
SESSIONS : 36 SESSIONS

The Intermediate Carnatic Vocals course is designed to further develop the Fundamental concepts of Carnatic music and introduce more advanced techniques. Students will learn about the history and evolution of Carnatic music, Scales, Ragas, and Gamakas. The course also covers the application of different talas, Alapana, and Manodharma. With practice and detailed analysis of famous composers, students will enhance their performance skills and improvisation techniques. By the end of the course, students will have the opportunity to showcase their skills in a final performance. This course is highly beneficial for those who wish to improve their knowledge and skills in Carnatic music and prepare for advanced levels of study.

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Highlights

Certificate upon completion
Offline classes at the professional studio facility campus
Interactive learning
Intermediate level course
Approx. 8 months to complete
COURSE TOPICS COVERED
  • Advanced vocal exercises
  • Emphasis on Raga elaboration
  • Introduction to Alapana, and Kalpana Swaram
  • Exploring the concept of Manodharma
  • In-depth analysis of compositions of different composers
  • Learning the concept of Gamakas and details
  • Developing stage presence and performance skills
  • Focus on devotional songs
  • Introduction to musicology and the evolution of Carnatic music

COURSE CURRICULUM

Introduction and Fundamentals

  • Introduction to the basic concepts of Carnatic music
  • Understanding Swaras, Scales and Raga
  • Basic Vocal exercises
  • Introduction to the history and evolution of Carnatic Music
  • Tala and Rhythm in Carnatic Music
  • Basic exercises to understand Tala
  • Practice with Alankaras, Sarali varisais and Janta varisais
  • Basic analysis of different ragas

Intermediate Concepts

  • Introduction to Krithis and their elements
  • Practice with more complex varisais
  • Understanding the concept of Gamakas and the techniques to apply them
  • More complex raga analysis and identification
  • Practice with Alapana
  • Introduction to the concept of Manodharma
  • Exploring different Talas and their application in Krithis
  • Detailed analysis of famous composers like Thyagaraja and Muthuswamy Dikshitar

Advanced Concepts

  • Introduction to different types of Manodharma
  • Advanced techniques to apply Gamakas and intricate aspects of Carnatic Music
  • Practice with more complex Krithis
  • Advanced ragas and their analysis
  • Performance skills, including stage presence and communication
  • Improvisation techniques in Manodharma
  • Study of compositions of other famous composers

FINAL PERFORMANCE: Performance Practice and Final Performance

  • Focus on performance practice
  • Rehearsals and Mock Performances
  • Final performance to showcase everything learned during the course
  • Exercises to warm up your voice
  • Activities to improve your listening skills
  • Vocalization techniques
  • Pitch control
  • Tone modulation
  • Rhythm mastery
  • Harmony integration
  • Expressive singing
  • Improvisation strategies
  • Performance skills development
  • Quiz
  • Short Exam
  • Final Exam
  • Stage Performance
  • Jam Sessions On Weekends

Why This Course?

The Intermediate Carnatic Vocals course enhances students' understanding and skills in Carnatic music. It explores advanced techniques, including scales, ragas, and gamakas, while emphasizing the application of talas, alapana, and manodharma. Through practice and analysis, students develop captivating and expressive renditions. By the end of the course, students have the chance to showcase their enhanced abilities in a final performance, gaining confidence and stage presence.

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