Music

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On 20th September 2022, we had a music class taken by Lekshmi teacher. She took the basics of carnatic music. It was so soothing to hear the musical notes sung by the teacher. Before beginning the class she divided the whole class into 6 groups and selected the group leaders. Each group decided their names like swaram,melody, akam, thalam, raga,...She first taught us about the origin of carnatic music and make us sing sa..re..ga..ma..pa..da..ni..sa.. It made us relaxed and we were able to express our emotions through it. It made us feel the vibration within ourselves and healed our mind. Music is the key to the power of concentration. She didn't forget to appreciate us for our singing. The details that has discussed in the class is shared below...




The 7 fundamental notes

Carnatic Music is ruled by 7 octave musical notes. These Sapta Swaras are believed to have originated from “Dumru” (Musical Instrument) of Lord Shiva. 7 musical notes (Swaras) are the following:
 
  • Sa – Shadjama (Tonic)
  • Ri – Rishabha
  • Ga – Gandhara
  • Ma – Madhyama
  • Pa – Panchama (Perfect Fifth)
  • Da - Dhaivata
  • Ni – Nishada
 

Origin of Sapta Swaras

Swaras are being said to have originated from the sounds of animals and birds. In Sanskrit, all these Sapta Swaras have some inner meanings.
About Mayamalavagowla

 The first step towards learning the beautiful Carnatic Music is mayamalavagowla. This is a symmetric raga which is very simple to teach and learn.The scales in this raga are as follows:
 
Aarohanam (Ascending): S R1 G3 M1 P D1 N3 S’
Avarohanam (Descending) : S’ N3 D1 P M1 G3 R1 S



Music Class Diaries




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