for students and lovers of Carnatic music
At first, this question seems easy to answer: just watch performers from either strand of Indian music and you’ll know Which is Which, merely going by the instruments in use, or how they dress and watching the body language involved: harmonium or sarangi vs. violin for melodic accompaniment for most vocal recitals, and tabla drums … Read more
Mit Hilfe praktischer Übungen können sich auch musikalische Laien in die facettenreiche Musikwelt Südindien vertiefen. Die Kurssprache ist Englisch (bei Bedarf auch Deutsch). Im Mittelpunkt steht die klassische Musik Südindiens, ihre Traditionen sowie ihre Rolle in der heutigen “Weltmusik-Landschaft”. So wendet sich der Kurs gleichermaßen an Musiker, Studenten wie Lehrer und alle, die sich einmal aktiv mit der indischen Musik … Read more
Whatever one’s personal background and aspirations may be, Carnatic music bamains a quest for undiluted aesthetic experience (rasa).1 Three basic concepts are essential for daily practice as well as proper appreciation: rāga (tuneful rendition with minute intervals and rich in embellishments), tāla (rhythmic order marked by mathematical precision), and bhāva (expression of thoughts and emotions). To … Read more
Off the beaten track yet more than a detour, and fun: with your own voice (even if quietly or just imagined) and hands. In short, this set of exercises provides a bridge for anyone keen on combining both, traditional and unconventional learning opportunities; even if for no more than getting immersed or enjoying a break … Read more