When you reminiscence the melodic beauty of the Carnatic tradition and carnatic vocals, you are sure to feel that every note sung is a story waiting to be heard. From the classical renditions of the great maestros to the contemporary twists of upcoming artists, carnatic vocals are a treasure trove of music. Carnatic music takes […]
There’s foot-tapping, hand clapping, head nodding, and lip-syncing. Where do you think you are? A concert. Yes! But, what sort of concert? Rock or pop probably. You wouldn’t be wrong but we’re referring to a Carnatic music concert! If you haven’t been to a Carnatic concert, you must put it on your bucket list of […]
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 […]