Courses Syllabus

Carnatic Vocals (Age Group: 5 years and above)
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Beginner Level: Foundation Building (1-2 Years)

1. Basic Lessons (Sarali Varase)
- Introduction to swaras (Sa, Ri, Ga, Ma, Pa, Da, Ni)
- Sarali Varisai (set of basic exercises) in 3 speeds
- Understanding of Shruti and Laya (pitch and rhythm)

2. Janti Varase (Double Note Exercises)
- Singing two swaras in succession
- Focus on vocal clarity and strengthening voice

3. Datu Varisai (Skipping Notes)
- Practice of singing non-sequential notes
- Improvement of agility in vocal rendering

4. Alankaram (Basic Rhythmic Patterns)
- Simple alankarams in different talas (Adi, Rupaka, and others)
- Exercises for precision in rhythm

5. Geethe (Simple Songs)
- Learning 4-5 simple Geethams
- Understanding melody and tala coordination
- Examples: Sri Gananatha Kamalajadala.

Intermediate Level: Expanding Knowledge (2-4 Years)

1. Swarajatis
- Introduction to Swarajatis, which combine swara and lyrics
- Focus on rhythm, melody, and expression
- Learn Swarajatis in ragas like Bhairavi, Khamas

2. Varnams (Tana and Pada Varnams)
- Mastering Varnams in Adi and Ata tala (Slow and fast speeds)
- Example: Ninnukori Vanajakshi.
- Improves voice control, gamakas (ornamentation), and manodharma (improvisation)

3. Simple Krithis
- Introduction to Krithis by composers like Tyagaraja, Dikshitar, Shyama Sastri
- Emphasis on lyrical interpretation and devotion
- Learn 8-10 Krithis in ragas like Hamsadhwani, Kambhoji, Shankarabharanam, and Kharaharapriya

4. Manodharma (Basic Improvisation)
- Introduction to Kalpana Swaras (creative swara singing)
- Basic Aalapana (improvised raga singing)
- Simple Neraval (improvisation on a line from a kriti)

5. Theory
- Basics of Carnatic music theory: Ragas, talas, and compositions
- Understanding Melakarta ragas and their classification

Advanced Level: Mastery and Manodharma (4+ Years)

1. Advanced Varnams
- Mastery of complex Varnams with intricate gamakas
- Practice Varnams in rare ragas and Ata talam.
2. Advanced Krithis
- Learning masterpieces of composers with complex structures
- Example: Endaro Mahanubhavulu (Sri), Sri Subrahmanya (Kamboji)
- Emphasis on bhava (expression), intricate gamakas, and complex rhythmic structures

3. Ragam-Tanam-Pallavi (RTP)
- In-depth practice of RTP, a hallmark of Carnatic concerts
- Comprehensive Ragam (Aalapana), Tanam (rhythmic improvisation), and Pallavi (refrain)
- Learn Pallavi in multiple ragas and talas

4. Advanced Manodharma
- Extensive practice of Kalpana Swaras in complex ragas
- Detailed Neraval and Aalapana in ragas like Kalyani, Bhairavi, Thodi, Kambhoji
- Improvisation in Ragam-Tanam-Pallavi

5. Javalis and Tillanas
- Learn Javalis (light classical pieces) and Tillanas (rhythmic compositions)
- Examples: Smarajanaka (Behag), Dhanashree Thillana (Swati Tirunal)

6. Thodi, Bhairavi, Kalyani, Shankarabharanam Mastery
- In-depth study of the most significant Carnatic ragas
- Full krithis, aalapanas, and swaraprastharas (kalpana swaras)

7. Concert Preparation
- Preparation for full-length Carnatic concerts (1.5 to 2 hours)
- Structured learning of concert sequences: Varnam, Krithis, RTP, Thillana

Theory (Advanced)
- Advanced ragas and talas, complex rhythm patterns (Nadais)
- Composers and their styles, history of Carnatic music

Supplemental Practices:
- Voice culture exercises to enhance vocal stamina and clarity
- Listening to concert recordings of great artists like MS Subbulakshmi, Balamuralikrishna, and others
- Participation in concerts and performances for real-time learning

This curriculum is a general outline and may vary depending on the individual student's progress and the teacher's approach.