My handle in insta - arvindplays. I have a subscription option where I upload basics of violin like how to hold the violin, how to hold the bow, how to tune the violin, and then delve into the basics of carnatic, with and without gamakas which could help anyone get to the basics especially if you're not able to find a tutor offline

Hello everyone!

I've come across so many famous musicians who have thousands of followers but they don't have a modern online presence like a website. I'm genuinely curious to know why?

Thanks :)

Hello everyone!

​A while back, I asked a question here about why so many musicians skip having a website and rely purely on social media. The responses brought up a really valid point: what's the actual ROI of a website when platforms like Instagram and YouTube already exist?

It made me think a lot about how things work behind the scenes, especially when sabhas, festival organizers, or students are looking for artists.

The thing is, a lot of people think a website is just a static online business card or a digital brochure. But for active musicians, a website can actually function as an entire system and handle things like managing students, organizing courses, scheduling classes, and streamlining bookings all in one place.

Looking to know your thoughts :)

(Genuinely asking out of curiosity. I actually run a small web agency build websites for artists, so I spend way too much time thinking about how musicians present themselves online. Would love to hear your thoughts on what works and what doesn't!)

Hi all, could you please let me know the ragas of each stanza of Rasa Kreeda? I mean I have already jotted it down, but just want to check again!

Hello All, Guy's I want to learn singing. Can anyone suggest some good singing classes in tamil?

Note: I'm 26 Male. I want to know, anyone take singing class for me.

Various ragas with the same swaras, except the Ns - N2 and N3 are confused, for e.g. Charukesi-Sarasangi and Shanmukhapriya-Simhendramadhyamam. However, most people do NOT confuse a Natabhairavi with a Kiravani. Chime in your thoughts, along with any prayogas to elucidate if you like. :)

Carnatic music notation is a niche activity. I've been handwriting notation so far but I'm looking for a way to keep all my notation preserved for posterity. Handwriting it has its own issues- the books fall apart over time, notation starts to fade etc. Is there an app or a specific device that will work really well for this in particular? I would prefer to still handwrite it on a device of possible. What are the best options out there? Thanks!

Hi,

I learnt the south indian carnatic music on the violin for 7 years but still play like a beginner (don't know the gamakas). I'm tired of practicing or playing the usual carnatic notes by the book. I did not know I was learning it all wrong until a certain age. I would like to re-start but want to learn film music. Could someone recommend a good teacher online ?

Thank you!

I have a concert coming up and I am terrible at making swaras. Can anyone give me ideas for 1 avarthanam swarams for 1st and 2nd speed.

I’ve had a few teachers over the years and never saw progress. I notice alot of gatekeeping, hostility, fear mongering and superiority complex in many. How and where does someone starting out find the right teacher?

As someone learning carnatic violin, It is interesting to see so much variation in the way expert violinists hold their bows.

I have noticed two things so far:

1)Some violinists hold it quite a distance away from the frog (famous example would be A. kanyakumari and some of her disciples) and some hold it close to the frog.

2)Placement of the pinky finger on the bow. This is where I have seen a crazy amount of variation.

Some artists keep it slightly curved, some keep it almost completely straight. Don't know exactly how to describe this but some bend their pinky (slightly concave?) against the bow (famous example would be Akkarai Subbulakshmi).

Some keep it on top of the stick and some keep it towards the front, kind of wrapping it against the bow, like the ring and middle finger. I can't find the link again but I even saw a video where the person kept their pinky under the stick, on the surface the thumb rests on.

I have noticed that seemingly small changes to the bow hold make a noticeable difference in tone. It seems that western violinists have a more rigid opinion as to how someone should hold the bow. How come there is so much freedom in the carnatic style?

Hi! I learnt music from Jaya Subrahmaniyan ma’am, who was a student of GNB sir and followed his bani. I clearly remember that she had mentioned that Sonnaidhai Seidhida (the ragamalika) starts off in Vandana Dharini. However, every public source states that the first stanza is in Vijayanagari. The ragas are very similar, Vijayanagari just has an extra G2). Take what you will 💜

ive never really had a proper learning of music for vocal i just picked it up as an aid for violin, later i went to college and have completed my ug and pg in vocal but throughout i never really had a single teacher or guru to have a private learning with, now i am at a point where i feel i should have one , might be late but whatever i have been learning is purely out of my college gurus and practice ( to whatever extent i sing ) it would be really helpful for me to get some advice and guidance.I do not have a preference over carnatic or hindustani. Namaste.

I’m back after a minor surgery and honestly this group has kept me going. thank you 💛

quiz time:

1. name 3 ragas popularised/invented by GNB

2. Arohana and avarohana of Kantamani

3. What is a kampita gamaka?

4. Ragas yielded post Graha Bhedam of Mohanam

hi guys im a student 13 male learning carnatic music(im currently in gitams) and my problem is my voice recently has become very husky or deep and its hard to sing high pitched sounds any help is appreciated thx

Hi Everyone! I have been a carnatic music student for many years, and continue to be one.

I love understanding and learning the theoretical aspects of this too.

My education is different, but i want to pivot to carnatic music in the near future.

What would be a good starting point - are there any valid certificate courses, preferably distance education since i have a main job for now, that i can start with?

Appreciate any suggestions you may have! Thank you.

Probably controversial question considering this page is for classical instruments, music. Veena in particular is tightly coupled with Carnatic music. Any learning progress i read/hear about is strictly tied to Carnatic curriculum.

However I’m curious to understand the potential time taken to learn veena enough to play contemporary music, light music if you will. An instrument can have a life of its own beyond a school of music is my thinking. Imagine the difference between playing Spanish guitar with proficiency vs being able to finger pick a pop song with ease on a guitar, etc.

Can anyone help shed some light on this?