Hi,
Carnatic music styles played on guitar always takes me into a divine world. A world of prayers, blessing, nirvana.
Why?
The effect of ragas on oneself is mesmerising. If one is able to bring out the intricacies of the ragas through their mediums viz; vocals, instruments etc, it opens a door to offer prayers to the almighty.
How can one play the ragas on their instruments?
First of all, one has to listen to a variety of carnatic music, be it vocals, played on instruments etc with concentration and feel them in their hearts. This is a continuous process before anyone prepares themselves to raga playing. One has to go through the various types of exercises of swaras [notes] with full focus and bring them out without any flaws. I had the opportunity to learn carnatic music under late Sri.Subramaniam [Raju Sir] from Tripunithura in Kerala. He used to sing and I used to follow the notes by playing on my guitar. Those were the times where I truly felt the master-student relationships. Those were the times I really discovered that one can feel every note sung/played and such feeling touches the listener also.
I am attaching a small prayer to the Lord Ganesha, which is in Malahari raga.
Enjoy ragas. Enjoy carnatic music.
About me:
Have been playing the guitar since the past so many years. Holder of ‘Trinity College of Music, London’ certificate in western classical guitar, 8th grade. Playing in various styles which includes rock, blues, country, Indian ragas, fusion etc. Running ‘Vichoo Iyer Guitar Academy’ and recording studio. Having an exposure to orchestra, rock band, ragas and western classics really helped to focus on an individual style of mixing any style with ease and feel. ‘Feel what you play so that others can feel what you play’.
Settled in Mumbai. For classes on various styles of guitar contact on cell, email etc. Online classes coducted through Skype and Hangout.
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