Types of Ragas | VoxGuru ft. Pratibha Sarathy

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Here's a lesson that talks about the concept of Ragas in Carnatic Music. Learn the concepts like Melakarta Ragas and janya Ragas, the different types of Raga classification and the concept of Vakra Ragas.

[@CaptainSlowbeard]

It's fascinating to see how efficient and logical the classical Indian thinkers were in classifying and naming things. It's a crying shame that we don't afford them the same respect as the Greeks or the Romans. Such an amazing ancient but living culture with a music that easily stands against western classical music.

[@TheJanakulkarni]

Start learning and teaching your own children as I do as its also good for your own mental prowess and health....and good for kids development too...and many other benefits... If more people start paying attention to such wonderful gems ...the world will be bound to notice.. Not that they are not already... But the western world is more prone to know, learn and then cheat aka plagerise

[@kevinveigas103]

Western classical music is no simple job , its complex and beautiful, baroque music was even more complex and structural , I respect indian classical music too ,but u don't have to put down one form of music to praise another

[@KarstenJohansson]

Are you sure about that? The words she is saying refer to note, scale, mode, ascending, descending, pentatonic, hexatonic, and of course the names of the scales themselves. The words she is singing for the notes, and the corresponding letters on the screen, are akin to do re mi fa so la ti do. There's no Eastern magic in that. It's just different terminology for the same things we have in Western music. How the notes tend to be treated (ie: technique - slides, gliss, vibrato, etc.) is different than in the West, but that's not covered in this video. And of course, we have terminology for all those things, too. Vakra seems to be the only outlier in the entire video, and I asked in a separate question how that is a scale and not just a pattern choice within a scale (descending Malahari in the video's example). The verdict is still out on that one.

[@TheJanakulkarni]

@@KarstenJohansson what captain snowbeard ( or whatever his name is) is trying to put across is that .the eastern music is such s deep science but the same respect is not bestowed upon it..as it to Roman or Greek music or western.. whcih actually has stemmed from their connection from eastern music .as eastern culture is after the most ancient culture in the world...

[@CaptainSlowbeard]

@@TheJanakulkarni Yep, that was what I was driving at - thank you!

[@JorgeBravoPratscher]

Wow, well I am speachless. I am from Latin America and while we do have music (form where I am from it is a combination of african, european and aboriginal music) ......Indian music has always been a mystery to me. Not only because it is rhythmically different but because it is far complex than the music I grew up with. Thank you for this intro to Ragas.

[@SAHILSHARMA-sb8jn]

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[@TheJanakulkarni]

@@SAHILSHARMA-sb8jn but they could have made it better isn't it..the too much Americanism is irritating

[@StrawberryMixALot]

african music is very rhythmically complex, though. Maybe you have a watered down version?

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[@josesequerosvalle]

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[@VoxGuru]

Thank you!

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[@mk_astrology]

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[@Krsna927]

I am saying this again, you are like a highly learned physics professor who teaches profound concepts with ease. That's the feel you give when you teach the concepts of Carnatic music. Excellent. Thanks a lot.

[@DeepakPurohit111]

Indeed, that's why sheldon junior could listen and say what note it was. A fiction but still a possibility.

[@nischalgautam9324]

Your presentation skills are amazing! This is a lesson not only in music but in the art of power point. Many important presentation skills here to learn. 1. While there are ghamakas in your voice , your head is still. There are no distractions and all the focus is in your teaching 2. Background and font are perfect , no distractions. 3. Timing on the ppt notes are on the spot. 4. Absolute clarity on what is being presented. Well done ! You and your producer are amazing

[@indiraramraj1847]

Yes I am of the same opinion

[@Shvetha100]

I agree

[@putchanarasimham3013]

From GO she is got straight into the key points and moved briskly giving explanations and examples (with animated display). She must be very good at a number of other subjects also. She summed up recalling the main points and suggesting what to do. I have replayed the video which reconfirmed the logic and reasoning of the whole presentation. Best wishes for her great teaching and the opportunity of learning open to all keen learners. She has already impressed many foreign students.

[@jamesasenji3235]

Love from Turkey. I'm learning a lot from you . I love Carnati music.

[@geethanjalibalaji5232]

hahaha how can u even understand .?

[@narasimhabarathyg173]

Presentation skill very very super

[@StrawberryMixALot]

@@geethanjalibalaji5232 because she's speaking english. you don't need to understand the words of music to feel it.

[@jacobvanmetre9283]

As someone from a western music background this is really interesting. There are similarities of course to common western ideas but there are so many unique concepts and ideas : ]

[@user-lehsun-le-garib]

Music and tone is same all over the world, but different cultures interpret it differently Ex-If you give rice to Japanese he might come up with a sushi, while if you give it to South indian he might come up with a dosa. :)

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[@barbiegirlsmy]

I am not here to learn classical singing, just to listen to your teaching and singing.

[@cnkumar20]

thats is the first step..

[@ugommaokorie1660]

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[@skatercat93]

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[@indrankarunagath]

First and most of all I appreciate the Brand name and the Logo of your channel. It reflects the meaning of the Art and Guru, the teacher. The Logo is a self explanatory icon of music. So far I called on your 5 videos, about each Swarastaanam and its name, Gamakams, Brighas, Ragas and Talas. You did a great job. A very brilliant, lucid explanation to the basic terms used in the science of South Indian Classical Music aka Carnatic Music. I appreciate your deep intelligibility and the style of your genuine, concise and crystal clear explanation. When you explained in the part of ragas you had to include 'Bhaashamga- raga' too. And in the part of Tala, you did an excellent explanation about the 5 'Jathies' of thalas. It should also be appreciable, if you had given a simple explanation about the Soolaadi Sapta Thalas. As I am a Math teacher and a Student for ever in the university of the great ocean of music, I submit you my appreciation with gratitude to your precious service.

[@MrMothiram]

As a South Indian I am familiar with the Carnatic music world. Out of my personal interest at 70 now I started singing devotional songs in Carnatic music. I found Prathiba and Voxguru on the FB and KZbin. After listening to her teachings as a beginner I feel so blessed. I sure want to sing at least a few devotional songs well for my own satisfaction. I am trying Swagatham Krishna and Brochevarevarura. I am very impressed with the knowledge, presentation and singing of Prathiba. I am a fan of her and wish to see her as my Guru as I learn further.

[@tristanvadimterranova8053]

Thank you for your video. I've always been worshipping Indian traditional singing. Now I understand it in a deeper way.

[@leopardtiger1022]

Beautiful lesson with your singing makes it inspiring to all .. If possible please give the musical notations with flats and sharps yo the scales and ragas so the whole world can be introduced to the celestial Indian music.

[@elsrinivasa191]

మేడం ప్రతి రాగానికి రాగాలాపన స్వరములతో ( notation ) వివరించగలరు . మీరు చెప్పే పద్దతి చాలా బాగున్నది

[@darshanlal9148]

Konsi language konsi he

[@krishnav2686]

@@darshanlal9148 telugu bro sweetest language ever...

[@stanleysmith3831]

Excellent presentation. So much clarity in explaining Ragas

[@guntrudasu]

It's really an amazing presentation and the way you are explaining is in such a way that whoever is having at least little interest can follow your lessons and can learn in a simple & easier way. Hats off to you madam

[@VoxGuru]

Thank you! Watch out for more exciting content on this channel!

[@mahalakshmibalasubramanian9859]

I listen to you more than anybody else. You explain everything in a simple understanding way. Well done - keep it up.

[@akomar3437]

Very good job. I love the way she’s explaining. Very impressed.

[@Maria-qo1pf]

Super well explained!! I love this❤️ You have a beautiful voice, lots of love from Spain 🇪🇸 ❤️

[@pratibhasmusicecademy6218]

Thank you!

[@hemanttodmal8698]

What a beautiful voice!!!

[@Sathish3049]

Nice

[@கலைஉலகம்-ள1த]

The learners are very lucky to have you as their master

[@johnwilson7146]

How come you became so genius in Music at this young age? Your voice is so professional at the same time so catchy! Wow, you are so blessed at the same time I can understand your zeal and efforts you put all those years of your practice!

[@geethasreenivas2511]

Really wished I got a teacher like you when I was young. Though having a good voice myself, I could not understand the nuances of music. Maybe my next birth!!

[@DarcyWhyte]

"... start asking some questions." brilliant!

[@amandahogg2380]

Fantastic content and ease of understanding!!

[@VoxGuru]

Thanks a lot!

[@Mimi12350]

It’s very fascinating to learn this musical genre : RAGA, indian classical music 🤍🤍🤍 Very beautiful musical genre 🥰😍

[@JanAidGuitars]

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[@NandiniNair.31]

You are an AMAZING teacher... your students are so blessed to have you as the GURU.. Additionally, your presentation is awesome giving much more clarity in each of your videos. The way you sing does not show strain on your face too ... Keep it up.. 🙏🙏👌

[@adhithibalaji6651]

Concise and precise, I’m so glad I came across your channel, it will make my revision before the exams easier! Thank you!

[@MrFree-vj8qj]

I'm sure people here would gladly pay for a full teaching method in many videos from the basics to everything needed. I Certainly would

[@robynobrien744]

In my ignorance, I always imagined that the fluctuation in the singer's voice was improvised like in jazz, or applied, like vibrato. Here today, I have learned so much more and continued to watch several more videos. Beautifully taught in such a concise manner. Thank you!

[@hamidmumtaz5557]

though i dont know about raga and now trying to know a bit, madam has amazing command on the subject and the way she is teaching. really very impressive.

[@alexuturgaidze5722]

That's so interesting, i would like to use this modes for my own music.

[@dominicrozario2165]

That's you for presenting it in english. It was very hard to find it in other language. Thank you again.

[@nilushihettiarachchi893]

Im sri lankan.... Your explain is very clear..... Thank you😊😊😊

[@mu.yoga_qigong.astrologie]

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[@hydtechietalks3607]

After a long time, A music teacher is more logical with digitalization.. thank you..God Bless you & team __/\__

[@VoxGuru]

Thank you! Watch out for more exciting content on this channel!

[@luminous6810]

Until i watch this video i haven't aware about ragas Its little difficult to understand ragas but when you demonstrate i found easy to grasp it.

[@n3v3rg01ngback]

I’m a student of didgeridoo, but I will use this information somehow.

[@rajnat3715]

The teaching style is so unique and very well executed..Pranams to the teacher..Had this method be followed by Carnatic teachers many would have followed Carnatic music very well. Mam do you take classes pls let me know

[@sundararaghavan9032]

GREAT TEACHER INSPIRES - EXCELLENT WAY OF TEACHING- GOOD GOING- KEEP IT UP 💐😄

[@Abissiko]

I've never heard of Ragas before in my life. This is absolutely impressive. And what a great explanation and demonstration by the woman.

[@yunhotaco]

YOURE AMAZING

[@darshachandrasekara3741]

This is absolutely the best way of teaching music I have ever seen. Could you please let me know whether you have similar lessons in Hindustani classical music particularly. thats a big help.

[@HIROLLER9]

Excellent presentation, explained in understandable language, well done & thank you.

[@rajasanjib5255]

Your teaching style is awesome, pls make a video on the technique to train our ear, so that I can figure out the notes of any tune or we can figure out any songs notation only by listening, it will us a lot , pls pls pls , it's my humble request

[@meiyappanselvam4650]

I love your music lessons mam It was like miles between me and Carnatic music,never had an idea about classical music before watching your videos!

[@VoxGuru]

Thank you! Happy that you find it useful!

[@magnesjohny]

Appreciate your presentation...very clear.......i am an absolute novice...have been struggling with understanding.....your presentation is so clear....simply love this...thank you

[@_zeus_9344]

What a lovely voice ma'am...

[@VoxGuru]

Thank you!

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[@fishii5758]

Wat a voice u ve such a gud voice on all types of songs it so gud... Wat a teaching style so gud always b so pleased to teach everyone ur talent ... Homework sections r also quite interesting... Just love ur work so much...

[@MkMk-es6ml]

Tank u so much its really helpful for us

[@GururajMoger]

I’m your new student ma’am. Truly your students are very much blessed 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@vikram9812]

make more video medam how to find our shruthi make one video

[@VenkateshJagannathan]

Loved the explanation. Not new to Carnatic music but new to understanding ragas. These, to the point precise explanations are a blessing 🙏🏼

[@godwingundimi]

U R really 👌 Genius 🎵🎶🎼🎼🎶🎵🎤

[@JoshuaHo-i6b]

I like hearing the Indian version of scales, very interesting.

[@bravestmh8114]

Aapke sare videos mujhe Bahot achchhe lage Bahot

[@Litewiz]

This is soo beautiful! Im interested in learning, love from nigeria.

[@thirunavukkarasup1381]

Wonderful teaching helps the beginners a very smooth journey. Thanks a lot. The clarity of the notes are the highlight.

[@gyanshikumari4168]

magical voice

[@brijeshtamang8409]

You r right

[@sreekanthmm4837]

Guruve nama 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@swapnabelede924]

Excellent teaching madam but first what I have to learn i cant understand keep lesson name 1, 2 like

[@jeetray11]

I had some ideas about the concepts introduced here but this intro gives me confidence about the basic concepts. Thank you!!

[@gayathrithampatty8783]

Ma’am, Would you be able to add the piano notations ( eg: R1, R2) to the video/ description box? Thank you

[@phanikumar5404]

Thank you Pratibha Sarathi This is very helpful for me

[@indiraramraj1847]

Music beautifully taught in a simple way even a lay man can understand easily what's off keep going such abeautiful journey with u luv u God Bless You

[@jrmrao]

This teacher is truly very good and has natural talent in teaching

[@Coolnesski]

Would you please analyze the Beatles song “Within You Without You” and break it down for us, section by section in a separate video? For example, does it begin with an Alop, etc?

[@SanjayKumar-dj5kt]

Interesting..

[@KM-pm6qe]

Yes please please please for us Westerners 🙏🏽 It’s a familiar song for us.

[@anonymousguy329]

Although That's based on Hindustani classical but I believe she might be equally good at it!

[@musicacademykarur]

When I say your channel I recommend you to all children comes to our academy god bless through your service thank you 🙏

[@csnagaraja4975]

Madam why we end with higher octave at the end of every ragas

[@cherukusammakka2643]

Thank u so much madam for giving a wonderful subject. We r also learning carnatic music. We r only beginners. This is very use full to me. U'r voice is very grace full madam. Madam please Tell me how to improve gamakas. How can we Practise it. Please upload madam.from telangana

[@apadhuri6534]

Nobody teach like this. very good class

[@Arshar]

Near my aunts place there was a carnatic teacher.. I'v never seen her only heard her classes where children sing parent swara up and then down the way of singing is what I want to know about.. I still remember it and sing sa re ga.. (I am terrible) could u please explain the ways single srgmpdns-sndpmgrs is thaught or I can record and send it and if u could tell whats that way.. and why is it so enchanting.. just like reciting OM ! (and how to sing right to stick to right notes/frequency.. using pitchlab I can see if my sa is perfect C3 or if in landing somewhere else..)(can a person(adult) with not so good voice practice and improve and make his voice sweeter ?)

[@prannavkrishna1004]

Can't get more clear and easy for beginners or raga enthusiasts. Thanks for uploading 🙏

[@anitapisharody724]

Excellent explanation- teacher this is the first time I heard such a clear explanation of ragas.

[@guloguloguy]

.....ARE THERE ANY RECOMMENDED BOOKS (IN ENGLISH, OR HINDI), AVAILABLE (ON AMAZON, ETC.), THAT WOULD EXPLAIN THESE KINDS OF DETAILS, ABOUT THE "RAGAS" (SCALE PATTERNS), AND HIERARCHIES, DERIVATIONS, PERMUTATIONS, ETC,?!....

[@drnirjachawla]

You are so amazing as a teacher... I’m so happy to come across your channel. Thank you

[@viswanathaniyer4504]

Raga Reethigoula is my favourite raga, because tha song Guruvayurappane Appan is in that raga.

[@peddannagarimahenderreddy6204]

Clarity ragas very nice Telugu telling medam garu

[@monadas368]

Make more video quickly,plzz mam...

[@strangeannamaul]

My mind is blown, this is so much more complex than Western scales. I'm definitely going to be coming back to this video to make sure I'm really understanding the structures and next how it's notated can they all be written on a staff like Western music, or is there a totally different method?)

[@girijaashok344]

Very very wonderful explanation for beginners lots of thanks to you

[@rohitagrawal9587]

Seedi baat...no bakwaas... Wow what a presentation skills. So precised. Even a non-musical person will understand ur explanations.

[@sathishc4793]

I need to know about the each swaras are have sub type or something subcategory like nishadham ..kakali nisham I didn't get wt is exactly it mean antha

[@venkatk9119]

Excellent presentation, God bless you Madam. Even a beginner can easily understand your

[@surojitbhattacharjee296]

You have a clear beautiful voice when you sang the ragas.. I enjoy listening to your lessons though I have very little or poor knowledge of the fundamentals

[@charan7208]

Not into much of Carnatic music. I am more into Hindustani. But the way she teach is very nice. Very good knowledge. People who are interested can learn a lot. Great Work Madam.

[@BharthiSubbaiah]

So well explained, love your videos. Thank you for your efforts in making such videos.❤... God bless you

[@lalitatikare5228]

Very Nice. systematic And very Simplified method. Upload Hindustani guide lines/tips

[@drvren030]

as a student of carnatic music, i've always been proud of how the idea of raag/raagam only applies to indian classical music. in western music, you've got major, minor, harmonic, etc. to be frank, the objectivity i see in western music is so boring, and kind of narrow minded tbh. it's just my opinion, no hard feelings against western music, but it's just not my taste, as someone who's quite an emotional person and hates being too analytical and all. there's more soul to indian music, and the only way you can understand and master any raag truly is NOT by blindly studying and memorizing it, but by feeling it. as my guru says, the notes themselves are NOT the raag. the raag is sort of a framework for the music to build upon. objectively speaking, a raag is supposed to be the notes, but anyone who has a good music ear knows that a particular set of notes in a scale can give its own sort of vibe or aura of music, and with a different set of notes, still going from sa up to ni, you get a different vibe/aura. THAT, THAT right there is the raag. it's not something you can explain with words, more like something which through the melody of that particular set of notes sets up essentially something like the path of the journey/trajectory the music piece is taking you on. i've had friends who, no joke, literally cry just by hearing a particular raag. as we know, nusrat sahab was a maestro of live improvisation, and his musicians and other singers followed. so when he's singing the notes of the raag , you;ll notice how they're all listening carefully because it helps them stay on track. even the musicians who had the honor of playing for nusrat sahab had a great sense of the raag, because they could keep up with his improvisation.

[@smsm5602]

You just coded the building blocks of ragas. Excellent and god bless you.

[@ricvibesinc1]

Beautifully done young lady. . Blessing to you . Many thanks. .

[@Kyrlene]

Dont know bout singing, but I suscribed bc u hypnotize me and still dont know why I stay till the end of all ur vids. Congratulations:)