By Dr.Sharanya Sriram
for Intermediate to Advance level
Manodharma Sangeetham is an integral aspect of Carnatic music, where the performer spontaneously creates music on stage, guided by imagination and creativity. It forms the very essence of Carnatic expression. While each form of Manodharma follows traditional frameworks passed down through generations, they have also evolved significantly over time. Key components of Manodharma include Raga Alapana, Thanam, Pallavi, Neraval, and Kalpana Swaras.
This workshop will aim at covering a part of this creative aspect.
Objective of this workshop: ‘Decoding Kalpana Swarams’
The session aims at exploring the art of singing kalpana swaras to students making a
progress to the advanced level of learning music from the intermediate level.
Approach:
Students would be coached on a lucid approach to help them train to sing kalpana swaras through guided time tested exercises .
Scope and Coverage:
The session would cover a Sampurna raga, Audava raga and a Vakra raga and would broadly cover the following :
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- Pattern exercises
- Understanding take off point
- Relation between Music and Rhythm
- Music and Mathematics
Prerequisite: Students should have learnt at least 8 varnams and 5 kritis.
Details:
Date: 26th and 27th July 2025
Day: Saturday and Sunday
Number of sessions: 2
Timings: 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm IST
Duration per session: 2 hrs
Online platform : Zoom
Age limit: 12 years and above
Minimum number of students : 5
Maximum number of students: 20
