If you have been fortunate enough to attend a Carnatic music concert, you would have experienced some of the sweetest sounds on earth! Interest in Carnatic vocal music has (rightly) spread not just in India but around the world. Carnatic performers are no less than rockstars in their own right with a devoted and discerning […]
What simple tips can help you become a better singer? Find out some of the tried-and-tested practices of Carnatic singers.
Breathing is the basis of life – and of singing. Every singer knows the importance of breath and breathing at the correct intervals while singing. This is precisely why yoga and pranayamas (breathing exercises), in particular, are effective warm-up routines for singers, especially Carnatic music vocalists, and can help improve their singing voice. Yoga and […]
You must have noticed that the vocalist in that Carnatic concert you can’t stop raving about had an enviable control over voice modulation, pitch, and ornamentation! Undoubtedly, such levels of Carnatic vocal singing come about because of years of diligent, daily, and dedicated practice. The control in the gamakas (ornamentation), the steady tone at melasthayi […]
As we gear up for Diwali, festive music continues to be a big part of our day. Thanks to India’s rich musical legacy, each region has its own folk instruments that we use to celebrate festivals, weddings, and more. Here are just a few folk instruments you should know about: Nadaswaram The nadaswaram is a […]
As a musician and music educator, we often have young musicians asking us what they should do to pursue a career in music. Being a musician is definitely an exciting and rewarding career, but the path towards it can often be unclear. What do you have to do before you are a musician? Sing three […]
We often misunderstand the concept of music therapy. Some people think listening to the right kind of music can cure cancer. Some others believe music therapy to be as scientific as an Ouija board. The truth lies, as it often does, somewhere between the two extremes. The term usually means the use of music to […]
In the last year, there has been a huge upsurge in adults seeking hobbies that promote mindfulness or joy. The time saved from not traveling coupled with the potential end of the world has led us to realise that we deserve to be happy, not just productive (although being happy makes us more productive too!). […]
Lullabies exist in almost every language, and for most of us, lullabies provide a backdrop to our childhoods. If (and when) we become parents ourselves, we try to pass on the lullabies our parents sang to us. Interestingly, they have a unique place in every culture across the world. This is because babies prefer their […]
At what age should you start music classes for your child? Should you wait till they show some mild prowess before you register them for formal music classes? Or should you make the first effort and condition them to become musical? What is the easiest music instrument for a child to learn? Dr. Ambi Subramaniam […]
