Welcome to online learning space for Carnatic Music. In this page you will find everything you need to start Carnatic Music Practice. Learning the Carnatic Music can be divided into two parts – theory and practical learning. This website contains many articles on learning the theory of Carnatic Music. A step by step guide is provided below. Once you finish the theory guide, attempt the practical section. Practical section presents the basic foundational aspects of Carnatic Music with sing along teacher student lesson format, which you can listen anywhere – at home or in car.
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| THEORY | AUDIO |
| LYRICS / NOTATION | TAALA DEMO |
Carnatic Music Theory Introduction
| Topic (click on the link and open a new window) |
| Origin of Carnatic Music |
| History of Carnatic Music |
| Trinity of Carnatic Music |
| Concept of Shruti |
| Concept of Swara |
| Concept of Raaga |
| Concept of Taala |
| Swaravali |
Carnatic Music Practical Lessons
| Topic (click on the link and open a new window) |
| Lesson 1 Learn Sarale Varase |
| Lesson 2 Learn Janti Varase |
| Lesson 3 Learn Taara Sthayee Varase |
| Lesson 4 Learn Mandra Sthayee Varase |
| Lesson 5 Learn Daatu Varase |
| Lesson 6 Learn Sapta Taala Alankara |
Carnatic Music Practical Lessons Lyrics and Notation:
| Topic (click on the link and open a new window) |
| Sarale Varase Notation |
| Janti Varase Notation |
| Taara Sthayee Varase Notation |
| Mandra Sthayee Varase Notation |
| Daatu Varase Notes |
| Sapta Taala Alankara Notation |