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Carnatic Vocal · CV-301 · Level 3 Ga (Elementary)

Geethams & Swarajathis

The first real compositions, with sahitya. Students move from exercises to music — pillari geethams, then the swarajathis that begin to hint at raga character.

16 weeks1:1 or small groupAges 8+ 13 topics0 library items

By the end of this course

Sing 5 geethams with clear sahitya and correct tala
Perform 2 swarajathis from memory
Identify Malahari, Mohanam, Bilahari and Kalyani
Sing with expression, not only accuracy

Syllabus

Topics are covered in order. Pace is set by the student, not the calendar.

01
Pillari Geetham: Lambodara Lakumikara (Malahari)
02
Kereya Neeru (Malahari)
03
Kundagoura and Padumanabha
04
Sahitya, meaning and pronunciation
05
Analekara — the four-part geetham
06
Raga identity: what makes Malahari sound like Malahari
07
Swarajathi: Sambho Mahadeva (Bilahari)
08
Swarajathi: Rara Venu Gopabala (Bilahari)
09
Introducing Mohanam and Hamsadhwani
10
Gamaka — the first ornaments
11
Singing with the tambura, unaccompanied
12
Recital preparation and stage manner
13
Level assessment — Ga certificate