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MSG Guruji by Narmada Gopalakrishnan
MSG Guruji by Narmada Gopalakrishnan
Narmada shares rare insights of her father and Guru, the legendary MSG and their Parur style created by her grandfather Parur Sundaram…
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Jun 13, 2019
Ustad Amir Khan‘s ‘Music of the Soul’ by Pandit Nikhil Banerjee
Ustad Amir Khan‘s ‘Music of the Soul’ by Pandit Nikhil Banerjee
A moving and heartfelt tribute by one great musician to another, enchanting musical moments, and ‘spontaneous outflow as leaves to a tree’
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May 29, 2021
“ Ragas are pre-existing forms of joy.” — Spencer R Venugopal
“ Ragas are pre-existing forms of joy.” — Spencer R Venugopal
an eloquent masterclass on appreciating classical music and insights about his unique musical journey and melodious compositions
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Jun 18
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Facets - Melody of Ragas
From 12 musical notes to 16 svaras in Carnatic music — the brilliance of Venkatamakhi
From 12 musical notes to 16 svaras in Carnatic music — the brilliance of Venkatamakhi
Innovation that enabled the 72 mela classification framework(including vivaadi ragas) and subsequent 72 Raganga Ragas and Melakartas …
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Jul 25, 2022
Srutis and Svaras — beyond the 12 musical notes
Srutis and Svaras — beyond the 12 musical notes
Sruti, a theoretical concept with myriad overtones that scholars help demystify; adherence to Sruti, a relentless pursuit for perfection
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Apr 20, 2023
Gamaka — ‘movement’ that revitalizes the svara and shapes the raga
Gamaka — ‘movement’ that revitalizes the svara and shapes the raga
Core melodic element that connects and threads the svaras(musical notes) into an aural tapestry, unique to each raga
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Aug 18, 2023
The Precision and Nuances of Gamakas — a Masterclass by Veena K S Narayanaswamy
The Precision and Nuances of Gamakas — a Masterclass by Veena K S Narayanaswamy
An invaluable guide to a better understanding of ragas by focusing on the minute differences in the handling of the same svara
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Aug 7
Facets - The Pulse of Rhythm
Evolution and Fundamentals of Mridangam Percussion Accompaniment
Evolution and Fundamentals of Mridangam Percussion Accompaniment
Discover Its myriad influences, rhythmic dialect, math behind intricate korvai patterns, distinct elements of a Tani Avartanam(solo)
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Apr 22, 2020
Eduppu — the pivotal point where the lyrics commence in the tala cycle
Eduppu — the pivotal point where the lyrics commence in the tala cycle
A point where melody, lyric and rhythm come together and a catalyst for surprising rhythmic patterns in songs and during improvisation
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May 8, 2021
Nadai/Gati-Changing Time Signatures
Nadai/Gati-Changing Time Signatures
The next dimension that adds luster to the pulse of rhythm is changing the gait Nadai or Gati;the magic of math, movement and melody !
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Sep 18, 2019
Madhyamakala and its many facets
Madhyamakala and its many facets
middle tempo, madhyamakala sangatis(musical phrasings) and sahitya(lyrics), and how they shape the melody…
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Jun 15, 2022
Porutham -Apt ‘Arithmetic with Aesthetics’ in Kalpana Svaras
Porutham -Apt ‘Arithmetic with Aesthetics’ in Kalpana Svaras
Discover beautiful rhythmic patterns that precisely align with the melody and a deeper understanding of their intricacies and inspirations.
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Feb 27, 2021
Korvais — ‘structured’ rhythmic patterns, their aural Geometry and Arithmetic
Korvais — ‘structured’ rhythmic patterns, their aural Geometry and Arithmetic
Deconstruct to get a better understanding of their formulation and listen to the bedazzling convergence of music and mathematics
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Jan 20, 2023
‘Usi’ — needle sharp beat displacement
‘Usi’ — needle sharp beat displacement
Fleeting rhythmic accents, split seconds before or after the beat, unexpected and magical
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Jul 19, 2021
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