Prince rama varma

Some years back when I was searching for tutorials on Thillanas ,I found Prince Rama Varma's Videos,disciple of Balamuralikrishna .I opened a video where he explains some voice tips based on gamakas,referring prathama dwithiya,thrithiya kalam(speed) practice of janta swaralu(janta varisai) and alamkarams.There is so much devotion in his voice that I continued listening to his other videos.I say devotion because whoever listens to his swara singing will not stop repeating those swaras with hi in whichever speed or how long the swaram is.At the end I realized how easier Prince Rama Varma makes classical music learning.Person with hardly any grip into Manodharma Sangeetham feels relieved after listening to his way of explaining.

I liked this article where he explains 'Why Music? Why Music by Prince Rama Varma

Music is divine

In relation to what I said ,here is the video,say sample of my description :)

Shruthi in Music

What is Shruthi in Music? Why is it important ? Answers for all your questions will be discussed here.Let's get into Shruthi notes.

We have a good understanding of what Shruthi Laya Swara is ,from earlier post of Carnatic Music Basics.

There are 7 Swaras,Sapthaswaras.

1. Sa (Shadjamam)

2. Re (Rishabamu)

3. Ga (Gandharamu)

4. Ma (Madhyamamu)

5. Pa (Panchamamu)

6. Dha  ( Daivathamu)

7. Ni ( Nishadamu).

These are the sapthaswaras.There are Dwadasa sruthulu.

• Shadjamam (sa)
• Shudha Rishabamu (re1)
• Chathusruthi Rishabamu (re2)
• Sadharana Gandharamu(ga1)
• Antara Gandharamu (ga2)
• Shudha Madhyamamu  (ma1)
• Prathi Madhyamamu (ma2)
• Panchamamu (pa )
• Shudha daivatamu  (da1)
• Chathusruthi daivatamu (da2)
• Kaisiki Nishadamu (ni1)
• Kakali Nishadamu (ni2)

Understanding these Dwadasa sruthulu is simple , theoritically :).For example sound of re2 is slightly near to sound of ga1,
Similarly da2 and na1 etc.

This is a brief introduction to ShruthiFor more information on this please refer https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shruti_(music)

Music

Where there is love,rest is all ignored.With this possibility and some positive thoughts, listening to some good music (Aagh! What is good music? they are both synonymous :) ! ).After a long time,took my music book and pen,and started noting down the 'Raga Chaya'.Google redirected to a page where its written 'Carnatic Bhajans for kids'!! In one more click,heard a soothing voice and felt 'Aahhhhh!' :) .The artists are Dhanya Subramanian, Vismaya Gopalan.

I could recollect yesteryear's when my Guru Garu,Late Sri Ramachandra Rao garu used to sing and I grasp the swaras so quickly that he always felt proud.(Now I remember,Sri ramachandra krupalu kirtana of Purandaradhas and endaro mahanubhavulu of Thyagaraja whenever I talk about Mastergaru).

He has given all his life serving Art.You are remembered always Mastergaru.May your soul rest in peace.You have made me feel the 'achievement', All My learning's from you are not just about Music and they will not go in vain.I am Me and I know the truth of what I am doing, every stage of my life.All I need are your blessings.

Music Notes

Syamale Meenakshi Sundareswarasakshi

Gatha Moha