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Instrumental songs are music without any vocals. Instrumental interludes highlight the skill, musically and virtuously of performers. In carnatic classicals, Veena, Venu and Mridanga are considered to be the trinity of instrumental music. Among this Veena is profoundly said to be the queen of String instruments. Dated back to the first millennium BCE, Veena has got its significance in the Rigveda and Samaveda.
According to hymns and texts, Goddess Saraswati is worshipped as the mother of all arts and knowledge. Devotion exceeds as oneself sees mother goddess carrying Veena in her hands. Saint Narada is also depicted carrying Veena. As such it is considered as the oldest indian instrument Tantri Vadya. Modern day innovations and modifications in Veena were cloned during the reign of Raghunath Naik in Thanjavur.
Myths on the origin of Veena dates back into the nomadic life of humans as they earn for themselves as hunters. While playing bows and arrows; the spread of sound turned into the acoustics of ( formation of ) Veena. The primitive form of Veena was called to be “Yazh”.
PLAYING STYLE:
Veena held horizontally, played while sitting cross-legged using the index and middle fingers of the right hand to pluck, and the left hand to produce oscillations/gamakas. One should learn hand and finger coordinations simultaneously to produce the music required. Learning Veena can be very challenging due to its complex structure, precise finger placement and complex plucking technique. Beginners require structured guidance and sheer perseverance to develop accuracy, tone and understanding ragas.
Start your Musical journey with Us
Start your Musical journey with Us
Types of
Saraswati Veena
Rudra Veena
Gottu Vadhyam/Chithra Veena
Vichitra Veena
Saraswathi
The most widely used played version of this instrument. Crafted from Jackwood. The 1.5m long instrument features a large resonator(Kudam), a hollow neck(dandi) and 24 brass or gun metal frets. It uses 4 main playing strings and 3 rhythmic strings
- 1st playing Strings – Madhyasthayi Shadjam
- 2nd playing Strings – Mandhrasthayi Panchamam
- 3rd playing Strings – Mandhrasthayi Shadjam
- 4th playing Strings – Anumandhrasthayi Panchamam
- 1st Tala String – Madhyasthayi Shadjam
- 2nd Tala String – Madhyamasthayi Panchamam
- 3rd Tala String – Tarasthayi Shadjam
Veena in carnatic music or instrumental music is capable of producing a wide range of notes and complicated notations due to its extensive fretboards.
Who Can Learn
Anyone who has a passion and interest in instrumental music, can learn Veena irrespective of ages. But the minimum age requirement is Age 5. The syllabus of Veena is the same as the Carnatic vocal course. If anyone has music in his heart, but is not able to sing, for them Veena is one of the best choices.
Our body has seven chakras. The string instruments like Veena help to resonate or stimulate the Heart chakra(Anahata). This creates an emotional balance and invokes compassion, unconditional love, self-love, care and creates an energy in you.
Studying Veena will help to create self satisfaction and gives emotional stability which controls all kinds of emotions. Learning Veena is a boon or a medicine for people who are suffering from depression. This will give you a deep relaxation and peaceful mind.
Veena at
Beginners can avail both Online and Offline sessions if you possess a Veena of your own.
- Individual/Personal Guidance
- Flexible Schedules
- Structured exercises
- Regular Practices
For Swaradeeksha, we are not focusing on a time based or course based syllabus for our students. Because everyone is unique in their skills and each one should need their own time to learn, especially when it comes to instrumental music. So every student can learn slowly and happily according to their flexibility. The thing is, the length, size and shape of every person’s fingers will be different.
Swaradeeksha will guide our students based on all minute factors which will impact the performance of Veena playing. Even though the syllabus is the same, the teaching method will be different for each student based on their skills and finger shape. Swaradeeksha will support our students in all means at any time.
Inspired learning for timeless musical growth
Inspired learning for timeless musical growth
Our
Our training includes sessions for all the three stages of learners. Regular classes are given on different aspects of music.
Beginners
Classes for beginners involves:
- Simple Varishas
- Pitch Correcting Varishas
- Voice Strengthening Varishas
- Zig-Zag Note Varishas
- Voice Culturing Varishas
- Rhythm Correcting Varishas
The fundamentals and basic principles of musical texts in Carnatic classicals could be understood by disciples after the completion of these segments.
Practice sessions could vary according to the skills of grasping techniques. Swaradeeksha focuses on uplifting the potential of our students to its fullest capacity irrespective of their base and learning acquiring skills.
Intermediate Level
The next step is to favour intermediate level of learning music – leading them into advanced professional musicians.
Here along with Swaras; Sahithyam/Literature in music is also taught.
5 levels in Intermediate includes:
- Geetham - Level 1
- Geetham - Level 2
- Geetham - Level 3
- Jathiswaras - Level 4
- Swarajathis - Level 5
Compositions in different ragas will be taught and assessed in this level.
Advanced Level
The stage of expertise. At this level, we calibrate our students to be an individual performer or a stage performer. Tutelage includes Varnams. It is effectively practiced and extensively used in both learning and performing periods.
The use of Kalpana swarams are taught during this stage of learning. It includes,
- Raga Alapana
- Manodharma Swaras
- Niraval
Advanced state of learning also comprises lessons of varnams, keerthanas, krithis, thillana, padam and javalis.
This comprises of 4 levels:
- Varnas & Kritis - Level 1
- Varnas & Kritis - Level 2
- Other Compositions - Level 3
- Manodharma Sangeetham - Level 4
Veena in
- Effective Stress Buster
- Deep Understanding of Indian Classical Music
- Fosters Focus and Concentration
- An effective Brain strengthening exercise and memory booster.
- Helps in establishing a routine.
- Best tool for Relaxation.
- Improves Self-confidence and emotional regulation.
E-Learning In
Swaradeeksha’s e-learning offers significant advantages including flexibility to learn at one’s own pace and place. It provides consistent, scalable training experiences that can be easily updated, while fostering independent learning and allowing 24/7 access to resources. One to one sessions can be availed in an environment friendly ambience. Easy access and cost-effective sessions in the virtual platform of Swaradeeksha also helps students in enhanced retention.
