Dikshitar Syama Sastri Carnatic Instruments Film studios based in Mumbai produce over 1000 films per year Hindustani Instruments In the Carnatic tradition, all music is based on pre-composed songs, even instrumental music Khali - empty beat (wave) De-emphasized beat Principles developed into the classical tradition Scale - Thaat (H), Melakarta (C) "Malhari" The voice is considered the most important "instrument" because it is the only one that can convey text Musical training occurs under the guidance of a guru Vedas Bol (Hindustani) "Sa-Re-Ga-Ma-Pa-Dha-Ni-Sa" Derived from devotional Islamic songs, the khyal is very florid and ornamental a chance for the singer to show his/her skills An unmetered improvisatory* introduction that gradually reveals the traits of the raga Freedom to improvise is somewhat limited by these texts' structure Romantic In the Carnatic tradition, the performance of spoken drum syllables has become an art in its own right Accompaniment has a larger role Accompaniment by a drummer Sarod Tragic Kriti Tambura Furious Alap (H) or Alapana (C) India: Carnatic and Hindustani Music Hymns of Devotion Spoken drumming syllables (each syllable represents a different stroke on the drum) Ragas Cont. Transcript: Persian influence There are hundreds of different talas, but only a few are commonly used Drawn-out elaboration of raga Teachers instruct through demonstration and repetition (the "1000x" method) Ascending-Descending Form How many total beats? How are those beats organized/grouped? M. Carnatic music was developed in the 14th and 20th century! is low pitched ascending and decending audios: Youtube Book: Cycle of the World: India Bibliography Elements of music vocals violin mridangam played in classical ensemble Traditional instruments Carnatic Music: What is it? Consonance and dissonance homophonic & polyphonic no musical notations sudden change in dynamics instuments were constantly added and taken away crescendo & decrescendo The second one shows the same type of music but at a faster beat.
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(Southern Indian Subcontinent) By: Mia and Camilla legato staccato The first audio clip shows a woman singing traditional carnatic music in a slow beat. It is a system of music that is commonly linked to the southern part of India.
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It is traditional to ancient Hindu music. By Mia & Camilla Indian Music (carnatic) Carnatic Instruments Carnatic music is mainly vocal accompanied by musical instruments such as drums, violins and sitars. 1) Harmonium : Used in almost all forms of Indian music, A reed-organ instrument, Played like a piano, Has 2 and a half octaves and a below. Transcript: Audio's By: Sam MELODY HARMONY RHYTHM TIMBRE TEXTURE FORM DYNAMICS ARTICULATION follows a rhythmic style known as tala (a ryhtmic patter in classical Indian music) By: Alleah 3) Mridangam : A percussion instrument, A vital instrument to many forms of Indian music, Double-Sided drum, Presently made of a single wood block, Played with fingers, palms and hands, Produces the largest acoustic bass by any instrument 2) Sitar : A plucked sting instrument, can have 18, 19 or 20 strings.