VARNAMS (Basic) – C1

Mayamalavagowla & Hamsadhwani

₹15,000.00

In this course, the student gets to learn one of the most prominent and dynamic form of Compostions – Varnams. We are getting introduced to two very important components of Carnatic Music in this course. One is the sound and another is a form. Gamaka is an intrinsic sound and character of Carnatic Music. We are going to extensively look in to how to play the gamaka. The techniques of using the wrist, the fingers, the forehand – all the different ways in which the gamaka is played on the instrument. The trigger Swara and the boundaries within which the gamaka is played.

Ragams covered in Prathama are Mayamalavagowla and Hamsadhwani.

Click on “Know More” to view the introduction video, detailed curriculum, course highlights, FAQs as well

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VARNAMS (Basic) – C1

Step into the world of Varnams! In this course the student is introduced to the joy of playing Varnams—a melody within a structured composition. Learn how melodies move and discover the rhythmic breakdown of phrases. It’s a straightforward approach to grasp both melody and rhythm.

Varnams covered in this course are Mayamalavagowla Ragam Varnam and Hamsadhwani Ragam Varnam.

Come, join us on this musical adventure, and let’s enhance your skills together!

Watch the introductory video by Vidwan Kumaresh (Fiddling Monk) below to grasp the magic! Explore our detailed curriculum, FAQs, and course highlights.



 





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Course Highlights

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Understanding the principle structure of Carnatic (Indian Music) compositions - Varnams
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Better understanding of the flow of Ragams (Musical Scales) and Thalams (Rhythmic cycles)
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Introduction to the concept of Progressive speeds involved in playing Carnatic Compositions.
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Sharpen skills with lesson-wise assignments
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Assignments evaluated by experts for guidance
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Effort : 8 -10 hrs per week; Length: 10-12 weeks. (Self-paced)

Course Curriculum

  • Welcome to Varnam - Prathama

  • How to navigate through this site

    • How to navigate this website
    • Apps to help tune your violin
    • Bluestacks and Shruti App
    • Interact ! - Submit videos for Feedback
    • How to upload a unlisted YouTube Video
    • Assignment Submission

  • Chapter #1 - Mayamalavagowla Varnam Part 1

    • Mayamalavagowla Ragam Varnam Pallavi
    • Assignment 1 - Mayamalavagowla Ragam Varnam - Pallavi
    • Mayamalavagowla Ragam Varnam Anupallavi & Chittaswaram
    • Assignment 2 - Mayamalavagowla Ragam Varnam - Anupallavi and Chittaswaram

  • Chapter # 2 Mayamalavagowla Ragam Varnam Part 2

    • Mayamalavagowla Ragam Varnam second speed - (1st Half)
    • Assignment 3 - Mayamalavagowla Ragam Varnam second speed - (1st Half)

  • Chapter #3 - Mayamalavagowla Ragam Varnam Part 3

    • Mayamalavagowla Ragam Varnam - Charanam & Swaram 1
    • Assignment 4 - Mayamalavagowla Ragam Varnam - Charanam & Chittaswaram 1
    • Mayamalavagowla Ragam Varnam - Charanam Chittaswaram 2 & 3
    • Assignment 5 - Mayamalavagowla Ragam Varnam - Charanam & Chittaswaram 2,3

  • Chapter #4 - Hamsadhwani Ragam Varnam Part 1

    • Hamsadhwani Ragam Varnam Pallavi
    • Assignment 12 - Hamsadhwani Ragam Varnam - Pallavi
    • Hamsadhwani Ragam Varnam - Anupallavi
    • Assignment 13 - Hamsadhwani Ragam Varnam - Anupallavi
    • Hamsadhwani Ragam Varnam - Chittaswaram
    • Assignment 14 - Hamsadhwani Ragam Varnam - Chittaswaram
     

  • Chapter #5 - Hamsadhwani Ragam Varnam - Second speed Part 2

    • Hamsadhwani Ragam Varnam - Second Speed (1st half)
    • Assignment 15 - Hamsadhwani Ragam Varnam Second Speed - 1st half

  • Chapter #6 - Hamsadhwani Ragam Varnam - Part 3

    • Hamsadhwani Ragam Varnam - Charanam & all swarams
    • Assignment 16 - Hamsadhwani Ragam Varnam - Charanam & 4 Swarams

  • Chapter #7 - Mayamalavagowla Ragam Varnam - Gamakam Part 1

    • Mayamalavagowla Ragam Varnam - Pallavi (Gamakam)
    • Assignment 6 - Mayamalavagowla Ragam Varnam - Pallavi (Gamakam)
    • Mayamalavagowla Ragam Varnam - Anupallavi (Gamakam)
    • Assignment 7 - Mayamalavagowla Varnam (Gamakam) - Anupallavi and Chittaswaram
    • Mayamalavagowla Ragam Varnam - Chittaswaram (Gamakam)
    • Assignment 8 - Mayamalavagowla Ragam Varnam - Chittaswaram(Gamakam)

  • Chapter #8 -Mayamalavagowla Ragam Varnam Second speed Gamakam Part 2

    • Mayamalavagowla Ragam Varnam Second speed (Gamakam) - 1st Half
    • Assignment 9 - Mayamalavagowla Varnam (Gamakam) -Second Speed

  • Chapter #9 - Mayamalavagowla Ragam Varnam - Charanam, Swaram 1(Gamakam) Part 3

    • Mayamalavagowla Ragam Varnam - Charanam(Gamakam)
    • Assignment 10 - Mayamalavagowla Ragam Varnam - Charanam & Chittaswaram 1 (Gamakam)
    • Mayamalavagowla Ragam Varnam - Charanam Chittaswaram 2 & 3 (Gamakam)
    • Assignment 11 - Mayamalavagowla Ragam Varnam - Charanam & Chittaswaram 2,3 (Gamakam)

  • Chapter #10 - Hamsadhwani Ragam Varnam - Gamakam Version Part 1

    • Hamsadhwani Ragam Varnam Pallavi - Gamakam Version
    • Assignment 17 - Hamsadhwani Ragam Varnam - Pallavi (Gamakam)
    • Hamsadhwani Ragam Varnam - Anupallavi (Gamakam)
    • Assignment 18 - Hamsadhwani Ragam Varnam - Anupallavi (Gamakam)
    • Hamsadhwani Ragam Varnam -
    • Chittaswaram(Gamakam)
    • Assignment 19 - Hamsadhwani Ragam Varnam - Chittaswaram(Gamakam)

  • Chapter #11 - Hamsadhwani Ragam Varnam - Second speed (Gamakam) Version Part 2

    • Hamsadhwani Ragam Varnam Second Speed - 1st Half (Gamakam)
    • Assignment 20 - Hamsadhwani Ragam Varnam Second Speed

  • Chapter #12 - Hamsadhwani Ragam Varnam - (Gamakam) Part 3

    • Hamsadhwani Ragam Varnam- Charanam , Swarams 1&2 (Gamakam Version)
    • Assignment 21 - Hamsadhwani Ragam Varnam (Gamakam) - Charanam & Swarams 1,2
    • Hamsadhwani Ragam Varnam - Charanam Chittaswaram 3 (Gamakam)
    • Assignment 22 - Hamsadhwani Ragam Varnam - Charanam, Chittaswaram 3 (Gamakam)
    • Hamsadhwani Ragam Varnam - Charanam Chittaswaram 4 (Gamakam)
    • Assignment 23 - Hamsadhwani Ragam Varnam - Charanam & Chittaswaram 4(Gamakam)
     

  • Final Assessment - Varnam Prathama

    • Mayamalavagowla Ragam Varnam
    • Hamsadhwani Ragam Varnam
    With Gamakam: (Optional)
    • Mayamalavagowla Ragam Varnam
    • Hamsadhwani Ragam Varnam
     

  • Next Steps

    • Congrats! Here's  what's next...

FAQ

What is the prerequisite for enrolling in Varnams (Basic) -C1

You will need to complete Abhyasa-Chaturthi before enrolling in this course. Please look up Abhyasa-Chaturthi here. In case you are already learning/have learnt Indian Violin and feel you have knowledge of lessons covered in Abhyasa-Chaturthi, please reach out to bowingwithfm@gmail.com for completing the prerequisite requirements.

How do we interact with Vidwan Kumaresh R (Fiddling Monk)? How are the lessons taught? How will this be interactive?

Our online learning methodology is unique and interaction and feedback play a key role in your learning. Lessons are pre-recorded video lessons, meticulously composed and crafted,featuring multi-angle video recordings that intricately capture both right and left arm techniques. Students learn from the video lessons and then submit a video recording of what they have learnt(assignment submissions).  Students receive clear detailed video/audio/text feedback with precise instructions to help refine/master their technique. Students can progress to next lesson once they receive feedback on their current submission.

There will also be regular live zoom meeting interactions with Vidwan Kumaresh R (Fiddling Monk).

Please look up the “General Portal – FAQ” section in FAQ page. Most of the answers you are looking for is answered there. Also if you still have questions email us at bowingwithfm@gmail.com , or message us on WhatsApp at +918095687401

Is there a course order ? Where can I learn about course plan and what course comes before or after?

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I am interested, but do not have a violin and not sure what to purchase ?

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What are the payment plans available? Is there an Instalment option?

We have multiple options to purchase the courses.
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These options are just to give flexibility of payment options to the student. The material and guidance received are the same in  across plans.

Post completion of course, how long will l have access to videos for review and practice?

Whether you chose the one time payment option or instalment option, post full payment, you will have complete access to all the lessons and will continue to have post course completion as well.

If you are on a subscription plan, as long as your subscription payments are current, you will continue to have access to current materials as well as unique features of each of the subscription plans. Upon course completion, you will continue to have access to completed course materials for lifetime regardless of your subscription renewal status!

If your subscription plan expires or is not live or active, then you will lose access to one on one classes, webinars, practice classrooms, newer modules/courses/unfinished courses.

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