Carnatic Flute
Course Details
About the Course
Did you know the Carnatic Flute has other names? The eight-hole South Indian flute is known by unique names such as Pulangoil, Venu, Karnatic, and Pullanguzhal. The instrument has a rich history to narrate, and you will learn about it as one of the initial lessons on the Carnatic flute for beginners at BMusician. The flute, which received concert instrument recognition through the untiring efforts of Palladam Sanjeeva Rao, has been adapted as one of the traditional musical instruments of South India. The quality tuning, sweetness, and volume of the melody produced by the flute is one of a kind. If the instrument’s capabilities enchant you, look no further than our online courses. Here, you can learn Carnatic flute online from the best players in the industry. We bring an experienced faculty of top musicians and instrument players from prominent gharanas. They are widely recognized for their skills, having performed and earned accolades on various national and international platforms. With their guidance, you will learn the fundamentals of the Carnatic flute, such as cross-fingering techniques and others. Also, our gurus will train you in different styles of playing through group and 1-on-1 sessions, guiding you through the challenging learning curve. Join our budget-friendly online Carnatic flute classes, pick your schedules, and earn certification from international universities.
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Overview
In this course, students will be trained in the fundamentals of Carnatic music and Flute blowing & fingering techniques. The course is made of 5 modules that focuses on the teaching the students to play the basics of carnatic music upto the Geetham and Swarajathis level on the Flute. On the completion of this course, students will be ready to play very simple carnatic songs (Krithis) on the Flute, thereby making them eligible for the Intermediate level in which they will be learning Varnams and Krithis.Prerequisites
Students who are New to music, New to carnatic music, New to Flute, People who have had training in other forms of music but new carnatic Flute.Syllabus
- Introduction to Carnatic music and Music theoryDifficulty: EasyDuration: 1 hour
A brief introduction to Carnatic music, Indian Carnatic Raaga and Thala system. - VarisaigalDifficulty: EasyDuration: 10 hours
Lessons that teach the fundamental ascending and descending melody sequences. This module also includes Aakaram training. - AlankaramDifficulty: MediumDuration: 8 hours
Alakarams are lessons composed in a variety of thalams that focuses on improving the rhythm aspects of the student. It involves singing/playing the notes in different speeds. - Geetham and SwarajathiDifficulty: MediumDuration: 10 hours
These simple lessons give the students a great exercise on combining the melody, notes and the thala. - Simple KrithisDifficulty: HardDuration: 10 hours
Basic carnatic songs with a focus on improving the melody aspects of singing/playing.
Overview
This course is focussed on improving the Flute blowing /fingering techniques and the Carnatic music depth of the students. This is achieved by training the students to play the Aadhi thala and Ata thala varnams in different speeds and Intermediate level Krithis on the Flute. On completion of this course, the students will be able to handle the instrument with a higher level of confidence and will be ready to play intermediate level songs on the Flute.Prerequisites
Students who have learnt Carnatic Flute upto Geetham level and above.Syllabus
- Intermediate Level TheoryDifficulty: MediumDuration: 1 hour
An introduction to imporant concepts that are mandatory to understand before going into intermediate lessons. - Aadhi Thala VarnamsDifficulty: HardDuration: 30 hours
A minimum of 8 Aadhi thala varnams. This module also include Voice/Fingering training in different raagams. - Ata Thala VarnamsDifficulty: HardDuration: 15 hours
Any one Ata Thala varnam. - Intermediate Level KrithisDifficulty: HardDuration: 25 hours
Description - NameDifficulty: HardDuration: 10 hours
Description
Overview
This course provides in depth Carnatic Flute training that includes playing complex varnams in different speeds, advanced level krithis (including 1 Pancharathna Krithi) and techniques to achieve dexterity over the instrument. This course also focuses on Kalpana swara training and Raaga Aalapana training. On completion of this course, students will be able to handle the instrument with great ease and play complex Carnatic music krithis with simple kalpana swaras, neravals and raga aalapanas.Prerequisites
Students who have learnt Carnatic Flute upto Varnam level and above.Syllabus
- Advanced level TheoryDifficulty: MediumDuration: 2 hours
An introduction to important concepts that are mandatory to understand before going into advanced lessons. - Advanced VarnamsDifficulty: HardDuration: 50 hours
A minimum of 10 aadhi thala and 5 ata thala varnams in atleast 2 degree speeds with Thisram. This module also include Voice/Fingering training in different raagams. - Advanced KrithisDifficulty: HardDuration: 50 hours
A minimum of 10 vilamba kaala (Slow Speed) and Dhuritha Kaala (Fast Speed) advanced krithis. - Pancharathna KrithisDifficulty: ProfessionalDuration: 50 hours
Any two Pancharathna krithis. - Basic Raaga Aalapana and Swara Kalpana trainingDifficulty: ProfessionalDuration: 40 hours
Lessons to train the students in simple Raaga Alapana and kalpana swara techniques.
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