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]

You should watch a web series called Bandish Bandits on Amazon Prime if you get a chance. That's a bliss to watch for every Indian Classical Music lover.

[@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?

[@JustFiddler]

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[@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!

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I am currently self-teaching jazz theory, but I think I will go with Carnatic music next. This KZbin channel is making my head explode. Thank you!

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[@VoxGuru]

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[@mk_astrology]

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[@KarstenJohansson]

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[@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.

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ಧನ್ಯೋಸ್ಮಿ ತಾಯಿ. ನೀವು ನಿಜವಾಗಲು ನನ್ನ ದೃಷ್ಟಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಕಲಾಧಾರೆ ಮಾತೆ ಸರಸ್ವತಿ ದೇವಿಯ ಹಾಗೆ ಭಾಸವಾಗುತ್ತಿದ್ದೀರಾ. ವಂದನೆಗಳು ಮಾತೇ❤️🙏 ದಯವಿಟ್ಟು ನಿಮಗೆ ಕನ್ನಡ ಭಾಷೆ ಮಾತನಾಡಲು ಗೊತ್ತಿದ್ದರೆ .ಕನ್ನಡದಲ್ಲಿ ಈ ಸ್ವರ ಶಾಲೆಯನ್ನು ಮಾಡಿ ಕಳಿಸಿ. ನಾನು ಕೇವಲ ಕನ್ನಡಿಗ

[@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

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[@jamesasenji3235]

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

[@geethanjalibalaji5232]

hahaha how can u even understand .?

[@narasimhabarathyg173]

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[@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]

Thoroughly enjoyed this lesson - you're a brilliant teacher! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

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[@skatercat93]

She is a fantastic teacher!!

[@weareone1575]

The concept of getting new ragas by removing swaras is very interesting to me, as early on when I began making music I noticed that much of the characteristic sounds of certain genres of western music depend on a similar, albeit less explicit and universal, dropping of notes from modes. For example, a lot of rock music melodies will often avoid the 6th degree of the minor scale. This creates a sound that is somewhat pentatonic feeling but has the added tension of the second scale degree. It’s amazing how much the sound can be changed by dropping certain notes from modes and it is a fun way to try to create unique feelings!

[@stanleysmith3831]

Excellent presentation. So much clarity in explaining Ragas

[@yashwanthsakala9305]

It is so stunningly mathematical and logical❤😅

[@aufildelaparole1996]

Very happy for this first class, î’ m learn from France 🇫🇷 merci beaucoup

[@tristanvadimterranova8053]

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

[@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.

[@lottax.8031]

I have no idea about theory of music even in my culture, but I love your lessons and I understand a few. This style of singing is strange to me but I like it very much. I'm so happy that I found it.

[@user-rv2wo8xp6p]

The learners are very lucky to have you as their master

[@vocationforaliving1398]

such a great video, thank you

[@akomar3437]

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

[@DarcyWhyte]

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

[@GrootsieTheDog]

I’ve been making western music all my life using the child scale S R M P N S scale without knowing what I was doing. All I knew intuitively was that it sounded really good and “Indian” when I would use these notes when making up my own melodies :) I love the P/C concept - I’m going to use these techniques in western music scales to help me create interesting melodies.

[@VoxGuru]

Thank you! Happy that you find it useful!

[@anonymousguy329]

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[@GrootsieTheDog]

@@anonymousguy329 Cool, Ill have to check it out. Thanks!

[@cryptidebeats]

@@anonymousguy329 how exactly does he do it can u explain

[@petermachado2022]

This video is pivotal in my understanding, and my start in my journey. Thank you So very much!!!

[@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.

[@JanAidGuitars]

Beautiful. I´m learning a lot from you :-) . Blessings from Spain!!!!

[@srivatsaa.r.9936]

EP#27--TYPES OF RAGAS--PRATIBHA:--- AFTER DAYS OF BUSY HOURS AND RUSH, TO DAY I JUST WATCHED YR ABOVE SPLENDID VIDEO. I HAVE SEEN AND COME ACROSS MANY MUSIC TEACHERS IN MY LIFE AS MY ELDER SISTER AT HOME WAS SUFFICIENTLY WELL TRAINED IN KARNATAK MUSIC . BUT NONE LIKE YOU IN EXPLAINING IT. YOUR ABOVE VIDEO IS OF SUCH MERIT AND QUALITY, IT IS DIFFICULT TO PRODUCE ANOTHER ONE OF THIS KIND AND DISTINCTION. YOUR VOICE, PTESENTATION, VISUALS, GRAPHICAL PRESENTATION ETC ETC ALL ARE AS UNIQUE AS YOU ARE. Q I HAVE NO DOUBT THAT MANY LAKHS OF FOLLOWERS FROM ABROAD AND INDIA WILL FOLLOW YOU IN YR TEACHING JOURNEY OF KARNATAK MUSIC. I IMMENSELY LIKED YR ABOVE PRIZED VIDEO . VATSA BANGALORE

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[@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!!

[@mniranjan9509]

Great command with lot of ease.. blessed one..

[@rpraba1796]

Great , very useful Thank you.

[@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.

[@adhithibalaji6651]

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

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What a great teacher! She has the knowledge and excellent communication skills. Wow. Superb.👍👍🙏

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

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[@pratibhasmusicecademy6218]

Thank you!

[@hemanttodmal8698]

What a beautiful voice!!!

[@Sathish3049]

Nice

[@MkMk-es6ml]

Tank u so much its really helpful for us

[@srivibhavadrevu3493]

This was so precise, clear and helpful. Thank you for making it easy. God bless you.

[@PK-ex7vo]

I am a diploma enginner ...22 years old ...bt I always came on this channels as well as others ...dont know why...bt I really like it

[@elsrinivasa191]

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

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[@alexuturgaidze5722]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@siyajhaver3179]

I understood everything and even I am a learning student in music but in hindustani classical music and not in carnatic music My age is 10

[@n3v3rg01ngback]

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

[@lindareese4579]

Thank you so very much for the wonderful lessons!!

[@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.

[@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!

[@sundararaghavan9032]

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

[@NANDULOVESALL]

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.. 🙏🙏👌

[@yaliniarunkumar5259]

Lovely explanation Ma'am... really mesmerizing to know this wonderful pattern of learning ragas...thanks Ma'am

[@amandahogg2380]

Fantastic content and ease of understanding!!

[@VoxGuru]

Thanks a lot!

[@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

[@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

[@girijaashok344]

Very very wonderful explanation for beginners lots of thanks to you

[@mu.yoga_qigong.astrologie]

Thank you very much, my dear Guru! You are generous. 🙏Namasté.

[@pratibhasmusicecademy6218]

Thank you!

[@yunhotaco]

YOURE AMAZING

[@manudeval]

I Love how u teach it is so interesting thank you a lot I am enjoying the music

[@sky.the.infinite]

✨🙏🏽✨ Her voice is *SO* GOOD - this was wonderful ✨🙏🏽✨

[@godwingundimi]

U R really 👌 Genius 🎵🎶🎼🎼🎶🎵🎤

[@csnagaraja4975]

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

[@drnirjachawla]

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

[@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...

[@HIROLLER9]

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

[@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!

[@Shilpavolunteer]

Excellent crystal clear description. thank you very much

[@sethukurup5703]

Very simple and easy method of teaching Ragas. Thanks a lot.

[@monadas368]

Make more video quickly,plzz mam...

[@vikram9812]

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

[@chakrasimhan2525]

Wonderful teaching. Heart felt thanks.

[@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.

[@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 ?)

[@gayathrithampatty8783]

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

[@Chachboon1]

Your videos continue to blow my mind! Such a structured approach, very logical and your tuning is incredible!

[@susmithacg120]

Such an awesome way of explaining, very helpful for the beginners, thankyou!

[@gyanshikumari4168]

magical voice

[@brijeshtamang8409]

You r right

[@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,?!....

[@raktim369]

You are amazing...have been a student of western music ...now this channel helping to grow with no obstacles. Thank you🙏

[@prannavkrishna1004]

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

[@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!

[@Litewiz]

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

[@anitapisharody724]

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

[@sundararajana352]

Great clarity. Your tone pronounce your confidence level. Concise and clear explanation. God bless you.

[@_zeus_9344]

What a lovely voice ma'am...

[@VoxGuru]

Thank you!

[@_zeus_9344]

@@VoxGuru ur welcome\(￣< ￣)>

[@swapnabelede924]

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

[@ivykeydavis2833]

Thankyou for your videos they really help!! 💯💯❤️

[@multyaura]

Brilliant breakdowns; you taught and make so simple 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@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!

[@tulasiraobarru5484]

Madam Jesus Christ bless you. You got good voice. Nice teaching and nice lesson....

[@VoxGuru]

Thank you so much!

[@topj6594]

Pratibha's Music Islam and Christianity are offshoot religions based primarily on superficial and half baked Jewish mythology. These cults are fuelled by a rabid obession with heaven/ eternal life and their psyche is scarred by eternal damnation/ hell fire of nonbelievers. Even their Jewish masters ,the 'original' authors of the mythology stay away from these fraud doctrines designed for infiltration. The Jewish Theology is highly advanced and secretive.

[@GururajMoger]

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

[@rajeswariramakrishnaparama2678]

Thank you so much for such an excellent explanation and choosing the best ragas 😍