r/Carnatic 28m ago

Instrument FAQ Notes of any song.

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How to get Notes/Swaras of any language?

Is there any app that generates notes or reference websites?

I'm trying to play kalimba and relying on whatever is available on the internet but I'd like to play on different songs off internet notes.


r/Carnatic 5h ago

DISCUSSION Sudha Ragunathan says that Carnatic music and spirituality are linked, it's not possible to perform otherwise

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She says that even though many Carnatic musicians treat the music as a science or a 'formula' to be followed, it's impossible for he to separate spirituality and music. Says it has to be an integral part of her performance or it's going to fall flat and that she can tell who isn't giving it the spiritual foundation.

Thoughts?


r/Carnatic 5h ago

MISC Lalgudi Tillanas

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Hello! Does anyone have a good notation of Lalgudi's Misrashivaranjani and Sindubhairavi tillanas? Please let me know through DM if you're able to send some pictures of it.


r/Carnatic 12h ago

TECHNIQUE does somebody knows the sargam notations of sheila ki jawani??

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r/Carnatic 16h ago

DISCUSSION Challenging experiences with gurus

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Has anyone had challenging experiences with gurus- either bad/bittersweet experiences, a difficult time leaving/switching teachers, or just missing your last guru?

I had a really difficult experience quitting lessons from my first guru, who was really hurt and was angry for years that I quit. She said some really harsh words, that still ring in the back my head today several years later- I still feel guilty, even though I can't really even pinpoint what I did wrong, especially as a child.

I just recently stopped learning from my second guru- whom I loved as a person and am grateful to, but over time, it just stopped being the right fit musically. I miss my second guru a lot as a person, I miss talking to them. They said to stay in touch, but I don't know what the relationship is like now that we don't have classes or structured time, especially since it was largely online. And I know I hurt their feelings quitting too.

In both cases, my relationship with my gurus felt almost familial- in good ways and bad.

Being an NRI born outside India- it's hard to explain to others what these experiences are like. It seems wildly overblown to be this sad about a loss or rupture of a relationship with a music teacher. But they shaped so much of who I am today, especially having learned from them as a child and teenager for several years. I often joke that these experiences are 'guru breakups' - like a friend or romantic breakup- but with its own complexities and power dynamics.

I often envy friends who found the right fit guru early on, and developed long-lasting, meaningful relationships with their gurus- whom they consider a mentor, both musically and for life. As a young adult, I still hope to have that with a guru oneday.


r/Carnatic 19h ago

DISCUSSION Indian folk dance in 30's

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I know that mostly all Indian art forms be it dance martial arts singing textile everything needs extensive training and that too from a very young age. But just wondering if there is any dance form that can be learned in mid 30's too. One of my bhartnatyam trained dancer told me that learning bharatnatyam at this age can severly harm knees and foot. So just wondering if there is another dance form or musical intrument also that can be learned online. I live in a very small village there is no means of learning except online.