The Indian Carnatic Classical Music

Music is the soul of Indian Culture. Saamveda (One of the Vedas as per Hindu Mythology) gives detailed knowledge about all the aspects of music. Indian Classical Music is considered as the complete music system ever developed. Indian Classical Music can very effectively be used for meditation and self-realization. The different melodies of Indian Classical Music are known as Ragas. According to the research by specialists its been prooven that Music not only helps humans but they really have a very good effect on plants also.

Indian Classical Music is mainly divided as Hidustani Music and Carnatic Music. There are many different instruments are used in Indian Classical Music such as Sitar, Sarangi, Ghatam, Tabla, Sarod, Tanpura, Tambora, Veena, Violin, Mridangam etc. There are also many other types of drums used by people living in different parts of India such as Pakhwaj, Dholaki, Sambala, Damaru etc.

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With respect to classical Carnatic music, it is an important element in defining the Indian culture which has developed within a very complex interaction between different people of different races and cultures. It is also known as the south Indian tradition and it represents one of the two major traditions in classical Indian music. Although it is fundamentally similar with the north Indian tradition, they both differ in nomenclature and performance practice. The main emphasis of classical music Carnatic is on vocal music and most Carnatic classical music songs are written to be sung and also played on instruments but they are meant to be performed in a singing style (known as g?yaki). Like Hindustani music, Carnatic music rests on two main elements: r?ga, the modes or melodic formula, and t??a, the rhythmic cycles.

Today, Carnatic classical music is presented by musicians in concerts or recordings, either vocally or through instruments. It developed around musical works or compositions of phenomenal composers and moreover, there are many people interested in attending Carnatic music lessons. In fact, there are several academies that provide the opportunity for students from all over the India and also worldwide to learn classical Carnatic music from the convenience of their home. This kind of academies are usually founded under the guidance and leadership of music composers and singers and they are able to provide high quality Indian music education online. This way all the people around the globe who love music or who are interested in Indian culture have the possibility to learn it in a funny and easy manner, at their own peace and convenience. Students have access to very well-structured Carnatic music lessons and to a wide variety of Carnatic classical music songs which enables them to reach a high level of proficiency in perform this kind of music. In addition to this, they can take advantage of a variety of online instruments designed for self-learning or practice and they even have the opportunity to attend online courses with a teacher and a small group of students which allows them to demonstrate and fine their classical music Carnatic skills.

Carnatic classical music is usually performed by a small ensemble of musicians, who sit on an elevated stage. This usually consists of, at least, a principal performer, a melodic accompaniment, a rhythm accompaniment, and a drone. Performances can be musical or musical-dramatic while musical recitals are either vocal, or purely instrumental in nature. It is a complex music with a rich tradition and history thus it is considered one of the world's gems. 

Indian Classical Music is now famous in all over the world. Listening to the music is not only gives pleasure to your ears but to your soul.