Violin
Since its introduction to Carnatic music in the 18th century, the violin has become an integral part of Indian Classical Music, both North and South. It is unique as the only accompanying instrument and yet it has become increasingly popular in the modern era as a solo instrument with potential for fusion with other musical traditions.
Classes are typically an hour in duration.
Sangeet currently offers 2 levels of classes:
- Beginner Violin
- Intermediate Violin
Beginner Violin
Instructor: Suhas Rao
The beginner class assumes no knowledge of Carnatic music and/or no prior experience at all playing the violin-Western, Carnatic/Hindustani, Celtic, etc.
Goals:
- To develop an understanding and appreciation of the instrument and its potential in Indian music
- To learn how to hold and finger the instrument properly
- Gain exposure to ornamentations (gamaka), and an understanding of the structure of a piece.
Material Covered:
- Basics of playing
- Basic exercises (sarale, janti, and daatu varse; alankara, saadhaka)
- Beginner's composition, time permitting
- Guided listening to professional renditions of pieces.
Intermediate Violin
Instructor: Suhas Rao
This class assumes any level of prior exposure to the Carnatic violin beforehand. This class will also briefly survey semi-classical, fusion and Hindusthani genres.
Goals:
To improve upon pre-existing technique, focusing on developing clarity and speed
Material Covered:
- Basic exercises as means to improve clarity and speed
- Gamaka-versions of the basic exercises
- Cutting bow, fast bow, jumping bow
- Reportoire including geeta, swarajati, varna, keerthana
- Guided listening sessions to help improve understanding of music
