Draft:Caranatic Music By: Keerthika Nanthagopal

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About the Creator Of This Page

Hi, I am Keerthika Nanthagopal and the creatore of this page!

Carnatic music is a beautiful and traditional form of classical music that began in South India. It is one of the oldest styles of music in the world. People have been playing it for thousands of years. It is full of rhythm, melody, and feeling. I am from Sri Lanka, and many people in my culture love Carnatic music too. I feel proud to be part of this musical tradition.

Carnatic music is a beautiful and classical style of music from South India. It is full of emotion, tradition, and history. People have been singing and playing Carnatic music for a very long time. It is an important part of South Indian and Tamil culture. I am from Sri Lanka, and I feel proud to learn and enjoy Carnatic music too. It connects me to my roots and makes me feel happy inside. As someone from Sri Lanka who sings and plays the violin, I feel lucky to learn this beautiful music. I will keep practicing my swaras, ragas, and alankarams and continue growing in Carnatic music with joy!

Learning Carnatic music has taught me to focus, be patient, and feel proud of who I am. It is not always easy, but it is always worth it. I love performing for my family and sharing what I’ve learned. It makes me feel happy and proud to be part of a rich tradition.

Aspects Of Carantic Music

There are many things inside Carnatic music. The most important parts are raga and tala. A raga is a group of musical notes that creates a mood, like happy, calm, or serious. Each raga sounds different and is used at different times of day or for different feelings. A tala is the rhythm or beat. There are many types of talas, and each one has its own number of beats. We keep track of the tala by clapping and counting. When raga and tala come together, the music becomes very beautiful.

In Carnatic music, we also learn and practice special exercises called Swara Varisais, Jantai Varisais, Melsthayi Varisais, Alankarams, and Thattu Varisais. These help train our fingers and ears. I practice them to get better at playing the violin. Each type of exercise teaches me something new, like playing higher notes or matching the rhythm with my bow.

I also learn compositions called geethams, varnams, and kritis. These are songs written by famous composers like Tyagaraja, Muthuswami Dikshitar, and Shyama Sastri. These songs are written using different ragas and talas. Some are short and easy to learn, and others are long and more detailed. They help me grow as a musician and understand the deeper parts of Carnatic music.

Carnatic music also uses other instruments like the mridangam, veena, flute, and tambura. They all help make the music sound complete. When I hear all the instruments and singing together, it sounds like magic.

Caranatic Violin

I also play the Carnatic violin, and it is one of my favorite things to do. The violin makes a soft and beautiful sound that I really enjoy. In Carnatic music, we play the violin while sitting on the floor. I sit cross-legged and place the scroll of the violin on my right ankle. The body of the violin rests on my left shoulder, which helps keep it steady while I play. This way of holding the violin is different from Western violin playing, and I think it’s very special.

I hold the bow in my right hand, and I gently move it across the strings to make the sound. I use my left hand to press on the strings to change the notes. I have to move my fingers carefully to the right spots to make sure each note is clear and in tune. The more I practice, the better I get at placing my fingers quickly and correctly.

The Carnatic violin also uses special movements called gamakas, where I slide my fingers to make the notes sound full of emotion. These small slides are what make the music sound smooth and beautiful. I also have to follow the tala, which is the rhythm or beat. Sometimes I tap my hand while playing to help stay in the right beat.

Before I play, I always tune my violin carefully so that it matches the shruti, or the pitch. When the violin is in perfect tune, it sounds rich and peaceful. I like playing different ragas, each with its own feeling and mood. Some sound bright and happy, while others are soft and calming.

Playing the Carnatic violin makes me feel focused and proud. It helps me learn patience because I have to keep practicing to improve. I enjoy learning new pieces and repeating them until they sound just right. The violin is not easy, but it is fun, and I love how it makes me feel when I play it well.

Carantic Vocal

Carnatic music is not only about instruments, Carnatic vocal music is very important too. Singing in Carnatic music means using the voice to perform ragas and follow the talam. Singers practice many exercises like Swara Varisais, Alankarams, and special songs called kritis to improve their skill and control. Carnatic vocal music helps singers express feelings like joy, devotion, and peace. Many people love singing Carnatic music because it connects them to their culture and teaches patience and focus. Just like playing the violin, singing requires a lot of practice, but it is very rewarding and beautiful.