Beginner Raga Guitar: First Carnatic Music Geetham on Guitar

🎶 Dive into the World of Carnatic Music on Guitar! 🎸

Course Title: Raga Malahari Geetham | Sree Gananatha Lambodara | Beginner Raga Guitar: First Carnatic Music Geetham on Guitar

Course Headline: 🚀 Unlock the Secrets of Carnatic Raga Guitar with Expert Instructor Shyam Monk!

Overview: Carnatic music, a cornerstone of South Indian classical music, permeates the melodies of film songs. Its rich traditions and intricate ragas have captivated musicians for centuries. However, translating Carnatic music to Western instruments like the guitar can be challenging. Often, the essence of gamaka (fluent melodic phrases) is lost in translation, leaving musicians and learners feeling disconnected from the authentic sound. 🎵

Why Choose This Course? If you're yearning to:

• Master the first Carnatic Geetham, Lambodara or Sree Gananatha, on a standard tuned guitar, this is your ultimate guide.
• Explore and play Carnatic music on the guitar in a meaningful way, this course serves as an excellent foundation.
• Wish to learn Indian music and its phrase-based structure, which is fundamentally different from Western music, this course will unlock the door for you. 🚪
• Are looking to expand your guitar skills beyond the scale, into the beautiful world of ragas, this course will guide your journey.

What You'll Learn: This course is meticulously designed to take you from the basics to a full rendition of the Lambodara Geetham in Raga Malahari. Here's what you can expect:

• No Sarali Variasis Required: The guitar's frets eliminate the need for swara sthaanam (position fixing) exercises like sarali variais.
• Learn Phrase by Phrase: Start with simple note strikes and progress to using slides to create a fluent Carnatic sound.
• Master the Techniques: Hammer ons, pull offs, and slides will become your tools for connecting notes and adhering to raga rules.
• Understand Raga Theory: Learn how to apply raga principles to scales and notes on the guitar fretboard.
• Full Song Breakdown: From note level to lyrics version, learn each part of the Lambodara Geetham step by step.
• Connect Swara Sheet to Fretboard Moves: This course helps you understand how swaras (notes) relate to your guitar playing, enabling you to apply these skills to other ragas and songs. 📐

Course Features:

• Full Slides on Standard Tuned Guitar: Learn without altering your guitar's tuning.
• Step by Step Progression: From basic notes to advanced slides and combinations.
• No Memorization Required: Beyond repeat, learn to understand and play the geetham with a deeper connection to the raga.
• Refund Guarantee: Udemy offers a 100% full refund guarantee within 30 days of purchase if you're not satisfied. Just follow the easy steps in the description to request a refund! 🎶

Accessible for All Levels: Whether you're a beginner or an experienced guitarist, this course is designed to be accessible and enriching. You'll start by familiarizing yourself with the C major scale and transition into the Mayamalavagowla scale, the parent of Raga Malahari. As you progress, you'll learn how to apply slides to transform the scale into the raga, eventually mastering the full lyrics version of the Lambodara Geetham. 🌟

Embark on Your Musical Journey: Enroll in this course today and start your journey into the captivating world of Carnatic music on the guitar. With expert guidance, practical exercises, and a step-by-step approach, you'll not only master the Lambodara Geetham but also gain a deeper understanding of Indian classical music and its application on the guitar. 🎵🪐

Join us and let the melody of Raga Malahari guide your fingers across the strings! 🎸✨