Kanya’s Violin Lessons – Volume 1, 2 & 3

Description

Volume 1, 2 &3 of downloadable Carnatic Lessons taught by one of India’s pre-eminent violinist, Padmashri A. Kanyakumari.

Video Format: Mp4

Volume 1:

Duration: 1hr 10 min

Topics covered:

1. Introduction
2. Salutations to Guru
3. Understanding the Violin
4. Pitch or Shruti
5. Bow of the Violin
6. The correct Posture
7. Bowing
8. The Seven Swaras
9. Sarali Swaras (1-5)
10. Janta Swaras (1-2)
11. Alankarams (1-10)

Volume 2:

Duration: 1hr 13 min

Topics covered:

1. Introduction – Fingering techniques
2. Hetchusthayi in Mayamalavagowla & Mohana
3. Single String practice in Mayamalavagowla & Mohana
4. Introduction to Varnams
5. Mohana Varnam- Ninnukori – Adi Tala
6. Abhogi Varnam- Evari Bodhana – Adi Tala
7. Saranga Varnam- Intha Modi – Adi Tala
8. Natakuranji Varnam – Chalamela – Adi Tala

Volume: 3

Duration: 1hr 7 min

Topics covered: Learning of Compositions.

1. Vathapi Ganapathim –  Hamsadhvani – Adi – Muthuswami Dikshitar
2. Vasudevayani – Kalyani – Adi – Thyagaraja
3. Nagumomu – Abheri – Adi – Thyagarja
4. Naradamuni – Pantuvarali – Adi (Thisra Nadai) – Thyagaraja
5. Bhasmabushi (Sai Bhajan) – Revati – Eka
6. Ennathavam – Kapi – Adi