Lec-dem: Raga identification techniques and methods part 1

Lec dem at Shaale, Bangalore, Sep 2018
Vidya Subramanian’s lec-dem covers the following topics:
• Theory and practice - bridging the gap: In this segment, Vidya discusses about the importance of developing a strong knowledge of Carnatic theory right from the foundational stage of learning. She also delves into how students of various learning levels can incorporate manodharma (improvisational) aspects as part of their learning / practice routine. The lecture also shares ideas that teachers and parents can include as part of their lesson plan to help students gain knowledge in theoretical aspects and apply the same to performance. Rasikas can also utilize the lecture to deepen their appreciation of those aspects of Carnatic theory that are generally applied in the concert performance scene.
• Raga identification techniques and methods: Raga identification is an exciting activity for many a Carnatic student and rasika! How are some listeners and music students are able to identify ragas instantly while many others struggle? This segment attempts to demystify the raga identification process through exercises, practical examples, tips and techniques. Audio samples will be used to enhance audience experience and understanding.
Vidya Subramanian Academy welcomes students of all ages, learning levels and locations. Vidya and her team of talented teachers offer Carnatic Classical and Indian devotional music lessons in a student focused environment. Customized, live online lessons are offered in the following categories: Carnatic and devotional vocal, classical instrumental, Sanskrit (language and slokas), Tamil (language and chants), Bharatanatyam. For more info, visit www.vidyasubramanian.com

[@anuradharajagopal6392]

Nice to know as a common man such explanations . It helps us learn

[@sumakarthikvaividya26]

God hugely bless you because I would like to learn more and more classical songs ,when my childhood l learned three years karnatic classical but after marriage there was no opportunity for learning because there was no supporters for me .l passed devara nama exam in 1994 there was a long gap .but present I fallow you and lean

[@rajeevgopinath6010]

Ma'm, this is a great service to the laymen like us.Thanks a lot.

[@sathyavathims3355]

Simply superb. Especially for novice like us.

[@raju1950]

much much before Santhanam and yesudas ..laymen started showing interest in music by listening to MS MMI GNB MLV etc..

[@kasiraman.j]

Also eminent music directors like GR CRS MSV KVM and ilayaraja sir.

[@srivathsannadathur9452]

Wonderful! This is a great service. If you can post a list of movie songs it would be awesome. Another method could be to listen to tiruppavai tape by MLV daily. That gives an awesome repertoire of 30 ragas.

[@nagvol]

great learning from great heavenly instructor

[@narasimhadattakumar603]

Thank you for the nice presentation Madam

[@sureshsampath9564]

The way presentation n ur voice, is eager to listen.

[@MrBalanagendran]

Very simple way of explanation to understand classical music.....

[@profanantharaman]

Very good presentation

[@kgjawarlal]

I like the way you explain. Very easy to follow.

[@chandrasekarank223]

Very nice. All the best.

[@kumaryemenkay2243]

Very interesting raga identification explained beautifully.

[@90Nrv]

thank u soo much vidya madam very useful to me iam pursuing MA.music 🙏

[@vijivijayaraghavan]

Amazing video Salute you Madam ji!

[@sumakarthikvaividya26]

You are a one of the good human being

[@kgjawarlal]

Very frequently I find some of Kunnakkudi compositions and Rahman compositions without the key phrases of a Raga.

[@ngreater87]

Excellent Madam...God bless you Amma 🎉

[@anishkuttankoduppunna9721]

Thank you madam ... perfect and systematic class thank you....

[@geethabalasupramaniyan4675]

Thankyou so much. It's Divine service. God bless

[@lakshmiramachandra2985]

Thank you soooooo very much for this Video, like you said I have always wanted to learn Carnatic music in a direct way like not going through the real steps of Saregama....& so on. This is a better way to learn . But I also would like to know how to put the Tala ... with recognizing the Raagaas. Hope to hear from you please guide me thru ! 🙏 Also I wanted to compliment on your good English speaking!You are more compatible for the modern generation. I had given up learning classical music in depth ,like you said for older people I don’t want to .

[@rkeusgba9771]

Hello svaras to guitar notes any tips

[@kasiraman.j]

@@rkeusgba9771 swaras sa re ga ma starts with corresponding c d e f..in western notes. 🙏🏻🙂

[@extremelycringe]

Thanks for this insightful video! Can you help me identify the ragam in the recent Telugu movie songs “Hrudayama- Major”, “Samajavaragamana - Alavaikunthapuramlo”, “Maate vinaduga - Taxi wala” . Are there any associated Carnatic ragams in fast movie songs like “Naatu Naatu” ? Doing a project to identify root ragams influencing songs in movies. Thank you very much!

[@shasun7]

Enjoyed your presentation to some extent..as you are tried to teach layman on identifying ragas...however, it would be more appealing if you had given more time on explaining the commonalities and give more details on what minor variations that would confuse common man

[@shanthakrishnan4462]

I admire yr knowledge &the way u r explaining every little detail.god bless u dear

[@VidyaSubramanian]

Thank you for your blessings ma'am!

[@sureshkumar-fc1bc]

Great effort. Could you please take each raga and explain its exclusive features to identify it like the prominance given to certain notes and its unique gamaka prayoga?

[@shabbirahmed3407]

Thanks a lot. You are so easy to follow and lucid. I am benefited by your tutorials. I am a laymen interested to be a better audience. _Shabbir Ahmed

[@gayathiriparthasarathy3698]

Good idea to help us in finding raaga.

[@kasiraman.j]

Salaam bhaisaab🙏🏻🙏🏻🙂🙂

[@GyanPrakashOfficial]

Can you please identify and tell me the raag used in flute instrumental version of Titanic movie famous song "My heart will go on and on"?

[@avidreader100]

I listen to a lot of Carnatic music and enjoy it, but have no basic knowledge. I am 72 years old. Should I bother to learn the basics? What value will it add to my experience of enjoying the music?

[@haritadepalli959]

At 13:59, is it in general not mandatory that the key prayogams of a raga must be played to demonstrate the signature and feel.of the ragam ?

[@aaryavartsolutions5359]

You are talking about exactly pple like me.

[@sureshbv2946]

It's very good. Thank you

[@MYMUSICMASTER-A.A.MATHEW]

Nice job

[@Jendukieidol]

Mam, can u pls upload ugc net music syllabus based classes videos. It will be a great help to net students..

[@VidyaSubramanian]

Thanks for the suggestion. Feel free to reach out via www.vidyasubramanian.com/contactus to sign up for our customized online classes if you need guidance.

[@subramaniansrinivasan6871]

Can you pl give vridha. Of this naRayana lyrics, sivara jini ragam sister

[@sumakarthikvaividya26]

Thank you very much

[@sreenivassremathtirumala8989]

Thanks you very much. I heart fully appreciate your work. ~ Gratitude.

[@cheenulalitha4199]

Thank you.

[@kasinathan9489]

Namasthe

[@sarojabalan4209]

good info thank u

[@spg6651]

Pranamam -- Carnatic music is divine -- Automatically Bhakthi comes unfolding - Carnatic music is rich in SAAHITYA also , Guru Thyagaraja all krithis show his conversion with Lord Rama. Even when SRINGARA rasa is being depicted in some raaga that also comes from BHAKTHI only may be towards BHAGWAN SRIKRISHNA. Swaras are building blocks -- But that building is House / school/ Government office / or hospital is where the essence lies -- The Carnatic Music artist are not builders they are more of dweller of these composition and hence the feeling comes through the singing set to appropriate raga -- BHAAVA is too important -- I feel - Hope I am right.

[@vijayalakshmi8805]

Madam pl give me information in telugu if possible, thanq

[@user-ns9xw9he1j]

தயவு செய்து தமிழில் உம் கற்பிக்க முடியுமா. ஆங்கிலம் தெரியாதவர்களுக்கு உதவியாக இருக்கும். நன்றி. The way you teaching really simply super

[@ShyamSunder-no2ew]

Mam, do you take music classes at Bangalore? Please give your contact

[@vidyasubramanian694]

Visit www.vidyasubramanian.com for more info on our online classes

[@ShyamSunder-no2ew]

Nice madam

[@gangappakurtakoti9111]

Kannada

[@rameshsivanathan21]

ராகங்கள் தமிழில்தானே இருக்கிறது. கேட்பவர்கள் வெள்ளையர்களா? தமிழில் பேசி ராகங்களை அறிமுகப்படுத்தியிருக்கலாமே?

[@seetharaman4178]

Endha language la sonna enna?. Btw the ragas are named in sanskrit. And the audience catered to is vast. Tamizh ah valarka neriya idam irukku.

[@vidyasubramanian694]

There are many non-Tamil speakers (including people from non-Indian background) looking to learn about Carnatic music. I appreciate your love for Tamil but the goal here is to reach our Carnatic music to worldwide audience. The lec-dem was held in Bangalore where many members of the audience were unfamiliar with Tamil. While speaking in our mother tongue is always a matter of pride, I would like to highlight that when using the internet for wider reach, an English format helps draw the attention of a wider audience. The focus here is on disseminating musical knowledge.

[@meeragopalakrishnan8417]

ingayum language politicsaa???? Urupadamaatom

[@kasiraman.j]

@@vidyasubramanian694 great answer madam 🙏🏻🙂

[@doddanand]

@@vidyasubramanian694well said

[@rkumar9372]

Too much of talking mam. Can better talk in Tamil. Session becomes boring. You fail to maintain the curiosity