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A tillana is a moderately fast-paced rhythm-centered composition performed towards the end of the concert. Tillanas predominantly contain rhythmic syllables called jathis/solkattus set to a melodic framework. Though Tillanas contain lyrics, they typically appear in the last segment of the Tillana...

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Learn Rare Tamizh Kritis taught by Smt. Sankari Krishnan in this masterclass. The following song...

Learn Mysore Vasudevacharya Compositions taught by Ganakalabhushana Dr R K Padmanabha and Sangeet Samrat Chitravina N Ravikiran in this masterclass. The following 5 songs are included in this course:

1) Bhajare re re manasa - Abheri - Adi

2) Idi Samayamu - Natakapriya - Roopakam

3) Lambhodar...

Learn Mysore Shri Vasudevacharya Compositions taught by Ganakalabhushana Dr R K Padmanabha and Sangeet Samrat Chitravina N Ravikiran in this masterclass. The following 6 songs are included in this course:

1) Varnam - Gati nee - Saraswati - Adi - Mysore Vasudevacharya
2) Sharade - Yadhukulakambho...

Get access to this brilliant lecture demonstration by Sangita Kalanidhi Trichy Sankaran on the topic of Pattern Building (Sollu Development) in Mridangam.

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This module contains the following 6 Dasa Padas taught by Padma Bhushan Shri R.K Shrikantan and Sangeet Samrat Chitravina N Ravikiran. Notations are included wherever available.

1) Adidanoranga - Arabhi - Adi Tala - Purandaradasa-Dasapada

2) Gajamukhane - Nattai - Khanda Chapu - Vyasa Teertha
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This module contains the following 6 Dasa Padas taught by Sangeet Samrat Chitravina N Ravikiran. Notations are included wherever available.

1) Bhagyada lakshmi – Shree – Adi

2) Jaya Jaya - Nattai - Khanda Chapu

3) Kodubega divyamati - Vasanta - Adi

4) Neenyako- Brndavani - Adi Tala

5) P...

Sangeet Samrat Chitravina N Ravikiran, a master musician, composer and guru, brings his in-depth knowledge and research on the brilliant composer Oottukkadu Venkata Kavi to this course. The Kamakshi navaranams are 12 monumental creations of Oottukadu Venkata Kavi, dedicated to the goddess Kamaks...

Get access to this Masterclass conducted by Sangita Kalanidhi Shri Neyveli Santhanagopalan on valuable tips and insights to master the art of good music performance. The following topics were covered:

Voice culture – Chord practice in various ragas and Jantai varisai practice in various ragas...

Get access to all 11 masterpieces of Sri Muttuswamy Dikshitar's Kamalamba Navavaranams taught by stalwarts, Shri Chitravina N Ravikiran and Shri N Vijay Siva in this masterclass recording conducted over zoom. The following compositions are included in this set. Lyrics are included

Learn Bhadrachala Ramadas compositions taught by Malladi Shri Ravikumar, Sangeet Samrat Chitravina N Ravikiran and Dr Udayalur K Kalyanaraman.

This course contains the following 11 compositions:

1.Manasa Manivu-Sama-Adi
2.Nammina-Abheri-Adi
3.Pavana Rama Nama-Kapi - Adi
4.Rama Rama Shree Rama -...

Learn the following exquisite Tamil compositions taught by Dr K Gayatri during her Tamizh Amudham masterclass for Acharyanet: Notations are provided for all the songs taught.

Sharanam sharanam - Sowrashtram - mishra chapu - arunachala kavirayar
Angaikodu - Ragamalika - Chanda tala - Thayumanavar...

Learn some beautiful Tamizh compositions Shri Suchindram Subramaniam taught by Akkasai Sisters for the Acharyanet Summer Camp 2022. The songs taught are listed below with notations:

- Maha ganapati - Poornachandrika Varnam - Adi - Suchindra Sivasubramaniam
- Velai panivadu- Shanmukhapriya-Adi- S...

Tamizh Songs Taught By Shri Sikkil Gurucharan in this Masterclass are listed below.

- Manadil urudhi vendum – Behag- Subramanya
- Annalin Aanai- Varnam- Kalyanavasantham- Panchapakesa
- Ninnaipedappo - Nadanamakriya - Vedanayagam Pillai
- Yaarukkuthan theriyum – Devamanohari – Gopalakrishna Bhar...

Masterclass on Tala and Laya by Dr Ghatam Karthick. This is part of a 6-session course. LEVELS 1-6 are available here. Read a full summary of the session on our blog. The following topics were cove...

Dr Sriram Parasuram teaches compositions on Lord Shiva in the hindustani tradition in this masterclass. He teaches various compositional forms like vachana, marathi and hindi bhajans, that describe the Lord's beauty, in evocative ragas like Madhuvanti, Maand, Sindhubhairavi etc. The lyrics for t...

Learn beautiful Javalis and Krtis from the legendary Dhanammal school taught by Sangita Kala Acharya Smt Rama Ravi. The following songs are taught in this collection.

- Taarumaaru – Nattakuranji - Adi Talam - Pattabhiramayya - Javali
- Vidhi ilarku - Kharaharapriya - Aanai Ayya Brothers
- Aiyo v...

Learn 2 beautiful compositions taught by Prince Rama Varma in the Acharyanet Summer Camp 2022. The lyrics to the songs can be found here. The songs taught were:

-Parakelanayya - Mohana...

Learn some of the rare compositions of Shri Thankavur Shankara Iyer directly from the composer in this masterclass. (Life-time access) The following songs are taught:

-Manamalaradithu - Surati Javali - Adi Tala - Thanjavur Shankara Iyer
-Natajana- Nalinakanti – Adi -Thanjavur Shankara Iyer
-T...

Learn Swati Tirunal Compositions taught by Dr Baby Sriram in this masterclass. The following songs were taught.

- Aliveni - Kurinji - Swati Tirunal
- Andholika vahane - Anandabhairavi - Swati Tirunal
- Devi Jagajjanani - Shankarabharanam - Swati Tirunal
- Mamava Jagadeeshwara - Sarasvatimanohari...

Padma Bhushan Shri PS Narayanaswamy teaches rare compositions of Muttuswamy Dikshitar, Tyagaraja and other composers in this masterclass. This purchase enables lifetime access to this content for you to start learning right away.

-Bharati – Devamanohari - Rupaka - Muthuswamy Dikshitar
-Brhadees...

In this masterclass, Shri Kalyanaraman teaches a few compositions in the bhajana sampradaya tradition. Full audio renditions of all songs are also included for reference in this package. The following songs were taught in this session.

Bhodeendra gurum - Kaanada
Dasharatha nandana - Desh Bhajan...

Vainika Dr R S Jayalakshmi teaches tanam techniques to benefit both vocalists and instrumentalists.

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Learn beautiful compositions of Shri Annamacharya taught by Shri Malladi Ravikumar, Shri Malladi Suribabu, Sangeet Samrat Chitravina N Ravikiran and Dr Udayalur K Kalyanaraman. Notations are included wherever available.

The following 13 compositions are included in this course:

-Gatulanni khi...

Get access to this Masterclass by Dr Sriram Parasuram on Bhajans and Abhangs on Lord Krishna.

The following Mira Bhajans were covered in this session:

Mharo Pranam - Mirabai
Piya Ji Mhara - Sant Tukaram
The following Abhangs were covered in this session:

Jeke Ranjale Ganjale
Bolava Vittala
Ka...

Sangita Kalanidhi Chitravina N Ravikiran, a master musician, composer and guru brings his in-depth knowledge and research on the brilliant composer Oothukkadu Venkata Kavi to this course. The Saptaratnas are a selection of 7 masterpieces composed by Oothukkadu Venkata Kavi that are known for thei...

Sangeet Samrat Chitravina N Ravikiran teaches the Navagraha Krithis of Muthuswamy Dikshitar. The Navagraha krithis are a set of 9 compositions of Muthuswamy Dikshitar, in praise of the nine main planets of Indian astrology.The Navagraha kritis are some of Dikshitar’s finest works and highlight hi...

Download and listen to this exquisite collection of wedding songs composed by Sangeet Samrat Chitravina N Ravikiran and other composers..The songs in this series include lali, getti melams and other wedding songs which can be used for all auspicious occasions.

Artists:
Vocal: Anahita and Apoorva...

Sangita Kalanidhi Chitravina N Ravikiran teaches Thyagaraja’s Pancharatanams in this course. The following compositions are included.
Notations are provided for all the songs.

The pancharatnas taught are:
1.Jagadanandakaraka - Nattai - Adi
2. Dudukugala - Gowla - Adi
3. Sadinchene - Arabhi - Adi...

In this masterclass of Arunachalakavi Rayar's Ramanataka compositions, Vid Alepey Venkatesan teaches several compositions that are set to tune by the doyen Vid Ariyakudi Ramanuja Iyengar.
Compositions taught in this part 1 of the masterclass are:
1.Andarama-Kedaragoula
2.Mannanmudi-Hindolam
3.Yaa...

In this masterclass of Arunachalakavi Rayar's Ramanataka compositions, Vid Alepey Venkatesan teaches several compositions that are set to tune by the doyen Vid Ariyakudi Ramanuja Iyengar.
Compositions taught in this part 2 of the masterclass are:
1.Arendruraghavanai - Yadukulakambhodhi
2. Arivar-...

Sangeet Samrat Chitravina N Ravikiran teaches three beautiful ragamalika compositions on Lord Rama as part of Ramanavami.

Compositions taught in this are:
1. Bhavayami - Maharaja Swati Tirunal
Bhavay...

Sangeet Samrat Chitravina N Ravikiran teaches the following tiruppuhazhs in this masterclass.

#6-  Muttaittaru – Shanmukhapriya – Mishra Chapu – Traditional tune
#1028 - Kadimodi -Shankarabharanam – 3+3+5+Tishra Roopakam - Tune: Kanchipuram Naina Pillai
#192 - Vachanamiga - Athana  - Ch Jhampa -...

A workshop on compositions of Narayana Teertha was conducted by Vidwan Malladi Ravikumar, where he taught the tarangams given below: Notations and full audio renditions of the songs are included.

1.Sakshat Madana - Anandabhairavi
2.Sri patimiha - Kambhodhi
3.Re re manasa - Yamunakalyani

For...

The following compositions of Vainika Veena Seshanna were taught by Dr Manjula Surendra in this session. Notations are provided for all the songs.

Taramugadura - Dharmavathi - Adi - Veena Sheshanna
Tillana - DarbariKanada - Chathursra Triputa - Veena Sheshanna
Varnam - Saveri - Mishra Jampa - V...

A workshop on Tamil compositions of legendary composers like Gopalakrishna Bharathi, Maarimuttapillai, Arunachala Kavi, Vedanayakam Pillai was conducted by Vidushi Sankari Krishnan. This session gives an insight into various masterpieces in Tamil Literature. Notations are provided for all the son...

A new series for those interested to get AIR grading as well as those seeking general proficiency in manodharma.

Acharyanet presents a zoom session with Sangeet Samrat Chitravina N Ravikiran.

Please note that this session has been conducted already on Nov 20th. You can complete the payment to g...

Acharyanet is back with Part 2 of the ongoing series of the All India Radio Audition Prep Course with Sangeet Samrat Vid. Chitravina N Ravikiran.

This session is over and was conducted on 11th December 2021, Saturday at 8.30 PM IST via Zoom. However, you may still register below to get access to...

Acharyanet is back with Part 3 of the ongoing series of the All India Radio Audition Prep Course with Sangeet Samrat Vid. Chitravina N Ravikiran.

This is a series for those interested in AIR grading as well those seeking general proficiency in Manodharma.

The session has already been conducted ...

Chitravina N Ravikiran’s 108 Divya Desha Gaanaamrtam (Musical Nectar of 108 Holy Abodes) is a pioneering creation in the history of Indian Culture and Music. This inspired creation consists of 108 individual compositions in 4 languages – Sanskrit, Tamil, Hindi and Telugu. Each of these is dedicat...

Chitravina N Ravikiran’s 108 Divya Desha Gaanaamrtam (Musical Nectar of 108 Holy Abodes) is a pioneering creation in the history of Indian Culture and Music. This inspired creation consists of 108 individual compositions in 4 languages – Sanskrit, Tamil, Hindi and Telugu. Each of these is dedicat...

This is a masterclass in Flute, conducted by Vidwans Heramb and Hemanth.
Highlights of the course:
1. A Kriti with detailed analysis
2. To refine blowing and fingering techniques
3. Balancing the Gayaki approach with the instrumental
4. Sophisticated methods of notating
5. Improvement in knowledg...

Sangeet Samrat Chitravina Ravikiran teaches his own composition, the 72 Mela Ragamalika Geetham in this online classroom session. The notation for this song is included here.

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Access the recording of this masterclass session conducted by Sangeet Samrat Chitravina N Ravikiran on mastering various aspects of manodharma.

The following topics were covered in this session:

Introduction to Voice Culture in Manodharma
Model Raga Alapana with example in Mohanam – Part 1
Mode...

Sangeeta Siksha Peetam (Convener: Dr. Nanditha Ravi ) conducted the Laya Saaraamrtam Session with Sangeet Samrat Chitravina N Ravikiran on July 15th at Chennai. The recorded session is now available on Acharyanet for the benefit of students.
The following topics were covered in this session:
Gen...

Sangeet Samrat Chitravina N Ravikiran conducts a masterclass on understanding Pallavis, an advanced concept in classical music performance, typically part of the ragam tanam pallavi segment featured in a Carnatic concert.

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Get access to thismMasterclass on an equisiste collection of wedding songs taught by Sangeet Samrat Chitravina N Ravikiran. The following songs are included in this masterclass:

Svagatam Krishna – Mohanam – Adi – Oottukkadu Venkata Kavi
Seeta kalyana – Kuranji – Khanda chapu – Thyagaraja
Nagumom...

Get access to this Masterclass conducted by Sangeet Samrat Chitravina N Ravikiran on Voice Techniques illustrated with raga phrases from Keeravani.

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This masterclass was taught by Sangeet Samrat Chitravina N Ravikiran and includes compositions of composers from the pre-trinity era.

Lyrics for the compositions can be found here

The following ...

Masterclass by Shri Sikkil Gurucharan on Anjenaya Compositions. The session included the following songs:
Lyrics can be found here.

Annalin Aanai- Varnam- Kalyanavasantham- Panchapakes...

Get access to this Masterclass by Sangeet Samrat Chitravina N Ravikiran on compositions on Lord RamaThe following songs were taught:
Lyrics to the songs can be found here.

Mithiladhipa-...

This masterclass includes an introduction to Bhajana Sampradaya by the master of this tradition, Udaiyalur Dr K Kalyanaraman. This is followed by a teaching session where Shri Chitravina N Ravikiran teaches a few of his Bhajana Marga Kritis compositions. The details are listed below.

List of com...

This masterclass on Namasankeertanam includes bhajana marga karitis composed by Sangeet Samrat Chitravina N Ravikiran. These exquisite, yet simple compositions can be sung by anyone, either as part of a concert or as part of group namasankeertanam rendition. The details of the compositions tau...

The Shastri Family Krtis includes compositions composed by Shyama Shastri, Subbaraya Shastri and Annasami Shastri. These compositions have been taught by Sangeet Samrat Chitravina N Ravikiran.

Some of the lyrics for the songs taught can be found

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The Perfecting Carnatic Music Level 1: PART B course provides a comprehensive introduction to simple musi...