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The most distinguished feature of Carnatic classical music is Manodharma
Sangeetham, which is improvised music. The true challenge of a musician lies in
his ability to create and extemporize on the spot, within the framework of
codified principles.Manodharma Sangeetham comprises of Raga Alapana, Tanam,
Niraval & Kalpana Swaram. Raga Alapana transfers one to an infinite world of
musical thought and creativity. It is one of the most dynamic and unique aspects
of Indian music. Raga Alapana is a very important part of the present day
concert. It requires years of practice, listening and guidance under a competent
and knowledgeable Guru, for a student of music to perfect the art of Raga
Alapana.
Prof. T.R.Subramanyam, a musician and musicologist par excellence is scholarly
and original in his approach to all aspects of music. He is known for his
mastery over Laya and his skill in rendering Ragam Tanam Pallavi is unrivalled.
T.R.S as he is popularly known retired from the University of Delhi where he was
Professor/Head in the Department of Music. As a teacher he is unmatched for his
enormous patience and extensive knowledge and is highly respected by musician's
world wide. His ingenious and innovative techniques are thought provoking and
kindle the imagination of students of music. This product has the maestro
explicitly demonstrating a systematic approach to Raga Alapana, the techniques
and different styles a student can adopt, while rendering an alapana. His
explanations are lucid and logical, making it simple and easy to learn. Detailed
Alapanas of major ragas like Shankarabharanam, Karaharapriya, Kamboji, Bhairavi,
Kalyani, Todi and other ragas like Hindolam etc have been elucidated in depth by
the maestro. A very informative and valuable product for upcoming musicians.
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