Hi guys ,
Varsha here
This is my first ever blog and I do hope you all will like it.
Music is one of the noblest sentiments mankind can experience. It is rhythmical but never monotonous. The Indian classical Carnatic music is a beautiful combination of Swaras, Sahityam, Raagam and the Talam. There are 7 Swaras which together are known as the Sapta Swaras, a bewitching combination. These Swaras are an essential part of music, that is,the basics which are to be learnt by every single person who desires music .
However , it is interesting to know that each of these Swaras emerged from an animal. For example, the first Swaram , S , was produced by a peacock . Similarly, M, the fourth Swaram , came from the Krouncha bird . These Swaras , just like us, have another name :
1.S - Shadyamam
2.R - Rishabham
3.G - Gandharam
4.M - Madhyamam
5.P - Panchamam
6.D - Daivatham
7.N - Nishadham
Some of these Swaras even have two to three variations in them- some are sung a little lower while the others a little higher. When talking about Sahityam, it is the wording in a song;but it is not a mandatory. For example, the basics - Sarali Swaras, Janta Swaras and Alankaras do not have Sahityam . The Sahityam is used to convey the emotion in us. Beautifully arranged , the Sahityam is to explain the situation in the heat of the moment . Sahityam can bring out many feelings like:
1. Sadness
2.Bliss
3.Success
4.Devotion for God
5.Moral values for life and MANY more..........
Talam is the MOST essential part of any sort of song you are singing. Be it Classical, Tollywood, Bollywood, Hollywood and whatnot! This is because Talam is nothing but the beat ! And I really hope everyone know why is beat is extremely important. There are many Talams : Dhruva , Mathya , roopaka, Jampa , triputa , Ata , Eka , Adi , Chapu , Kanda Chapu etc.
THE TRINITY OF CARNATIC MUSIC
One question can arise in your mind : Who harmonizes these Swarams and Sahityam to make it a song and why??? Well, the Rachaitas or the writers/composers/singers do it. India has tonnes of talented Composers AND let me tell you - I am talking about the ancient India. Few saints like Tyagaraja Swamy, Muthuswami Deekshitar , Syama Sastrulu , Annamacharyulu , Bhadrachala Ramadasu , Narayana Teerthulu, Jai devudu etc have composed songs in various different Ragas for praising the almighty. Tyagaraja Swamy , one of the most famous Rachaitha, was a great devotee of Lord Rama Wrote MANY songs in his praise . Few of the most famous ones include : the Pancharatnalu { Jagada nandakaaraka, Sadhinchene Oo Manasa , Dhudukugala , Kana Kana Ruchira and Endaro Mahanubhavulu }, Sobhillu Sapta Swara { in praise of the seven Swaras } , Bantu Reethi etc
Don't think its done, there's a lot more to learn
Varsha here
This is my first ever blog and I do hope you all will like it.
Music is one of the noblest sentiments mankind can experience. It is rhythmical but never monotonous. The Indian classical Carnatic music is a beautiful combination of Swaras, Sahityam, Raagam and the Talam. There are 7 Swaras which together are known as the Sapta Swaras, a bewitching combination. These Swaras are an essential part of music, that is,the basics which are to be learnt by every single person who desires music .
However , it is interesting to know that each of these Swaras emerged from an animal. For example, the first Swaram , S , was produced by a peacock . Similarly, M, the fourth Swaram , came from the Krouncha bird . These Swaras , just like us, have another name :
1.S - Shadyamam
2.R - Rishabham
3.G - Gandharam
4.M - Madhyamam
5.P - Panchamam
6.D - Daivatham
7.N - Nishadham
Some of these Swaras even have two to three variations in them- some are sung a little lower while the others a little higher. When talking about Sahityam, it is the wording in a song;but it is not a mandatory. For example, the basics - Sarali Swaras, Janta Swaras and Alankaras do not have Sahityam . The Sahityam is used to convey the emotion in us. Beautifully arranged , the Sahityam is to explain the situation in the heat of the moment . Sahityam can bring out many feelings like:
1. Sadness
2.Bliss
3.Success
4.Devotion for God
5.Moral values for life and MANY more..........
Talam is the MOST essential part of any sort of song you are singing. Be it Classical, Tollywood, Bollywood, Hollywood and whatnot! This is because Talam is nothing but the beat ! And I really hope everyone know why is beat is extremely important. There are many Talams : Dhruva , Mathya , roopaka, Jampa , triputa , Ata , Eka , Adi , Chapu , Kanda Chapu etc.
THE TRINITY OF CARNATIC MUSIC
One question can arise in your mind : Who harmonizes these Swarams and Sahityam to make it a song and why??? Well, the Rachaitas or the writers/composers/singers do it. India has tonnes of talented Composers AND let me tell you - I am talking about the ancient India. Few saints like Tyagaraja Swamy, Muthuswami Deekshitar , Syama Sastrulu , Annamacharyulu , Bhadrachala Ramadasu , Narayana Teerthulu, Jai devudu etc have composed songs in various different Ragas for praising the almighty. Tyagaraja Swamy , one of the most famous Rachaitha, was a great devotee of Lord Rama Wrote MANY songs in his praise . Few of the most famous ones include : the Pancharatnalu { Jagada nandakaaraka, Sadhinchene Oo Manasa , Dhudukugala , Kana Kana Ruchira and Endaro Mahanubhavulu }, Sobhillu Sapta Swara { in praise of the seven Swaras } , Bantu Reethi etc
Don't think its done, there's a lot more to learn
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