There are so many books published in the vast genre of Carnatic Music. More than a method to culure your voice and developing your talent in singing, learning Carnatic Music is a Sadhana or a Devotion to God. For this purpose there are so many books being published to refer. Some of those include Karnatik Music Composition by Dr.S.Bhagyalexmi,Ragamalika and Jawali by Gowri Kuppuswamy,etc.All these are books for further higher level studies and reference.For basic lessons we need to refer separate books which are useful for those students who are the beginners.These books are the main building blocks or firm foundation for the students. If these lessons are proper, provided, you are under a good teacher, learning becomes quite easier.So first of all the course book has a great role to play. One among such books is the book called KARNATAKA SANGEETHAM published by Suvarnaraagam publishers and written by Shri.Suresh Narayanan.
In this book Suresh Narayanan has included almost all the basic lessons with a very brief, simple, easily understandable language with readable letters.The book published in Malayalam is quite favourite among the students through out Kerala, because this is the commonly reffered text book throughout Kerala. Before, once a student joins his/her music classes, the teacher itself would write and give the notes to the student.But now a days, along with that this book is there with any music student to help him out for further reference.The book covers not only the basic lessons including 9 Primary lessons,10 Geethams,4 Swarajathis,4Jathiswaras,20 Aadi Thaala Varnaas,and 7 Ada thala Varnaas.All these portions are covered with complete and thorough notations along with the literature.
Other than these essential notes, Suresh Narayanan has included a few pages in the beginning, dispaying the vast Mela Kartha Raga Pattika explaining the origin of all the Mela kartha Ragas (Janaka Ragas) in the karnatik music, along with that, a few references about the Janya Ragas, born out of these Janaka Ragas[The parent Ragas are called Janaka Ragas (72) and Janya Ragas (about 128 nd can exceed in future) are formed from these Janaka Ragas]. Along with this there is a brief table giving an insight into the Western Method of notation and pitching and a few referable portion on different Thalas.
Along with the above said technical knowledge, Suresh Narayanan has given due care to include a brief history of the eminent personalities in Karnatik music inluding Purandara Daasar,Thyagaraja Swamikal ,Syamashasthri,Muthu Swami Deekshithar and Swathi Thirunaal.Some useful definitions on music jargons have also been supplemented in this book.
This book which costs about Rs.50 was published first in 2001. This book was highly praised by Prof.Mavelikkara. R.Prabhakara Varma ,retired Principal of Music College,Thrippunithura, Ernakulam.He has ardently recommended the usage of this book for music teachers as well as students. Almost 15 editions are over by now.The only drawback which some speak about is that this book might have been even better if some Krithis were also included in the book,which it lacks.But still this book is a very good portable and can be used effectively as a mini dictionay any time for reference.
In this book Suresh Narayanan has included almost all the basic lessons with a very brief, simple, easily understandable language with readable letters.The book published in Malayalam is quite favourite among the students through out Kerala, because this is the commonly reffered text book throughout Kerala. Before, once a student joins his/her music classes, the teacher itself would write and give the notes to the student.But now a days, along with that this book is there with any music student to help him out for further reference.The book covers not only the basic lessons including 9 Primary lessons,10 Geethams,4 Swarajathis,4Jathiswaras,20 Aadi Thaala Varnaas,and 7 Ada thala Varnaas.All these portions are covered with complete and thorough notations along with the literature.
Other than these essential notes, Suresh Narayanan has included a few pages in the beginning, dispaying the vast Mela Kartha Raga Pattika explaining the origin of all the Mela kartha Ragas (Janaka Ragas) in the karnatik music, along with that, a few references about the Janya Ragas, born out of these Janaka Ragas[The parent Ragas are called Janaka Ragas (72) and Janya Ragas (about 128 nd can exceed in future) are formed from these Janaka Ragas]. Along with this there is a brief table giving an insight into the Western Method of notation and pitching and a few referable portion on different Thalas.
Along with the above said technical knowledge, Suresh Narayanan has given due care to include a brief history of the eminent personalities in Karnatik music inluding Purandara Daasar,Thyagaraja Swamikal ,Syamashasthri,Muthu Swami Deekshithar and Swathi Thirunaal.Some useful definitions on music jargons have also been supplemented in this book.
This book which costs about Rs.50 was published first in 2001. This book was highly praised by Prof.Mavelikkara. R.Prabhakara Varma ,retired Principal of Music College,Thrippunithura, Ernakulam.He has ardently recommended the usage of this book for music teachers as well as students. Almost 15 editions are over by now.The only drawback which some speak about is that this book might have been even better if some Krithis were also included in the book,which it lacks.But still this book is a very good portable and can be used effectively as a mini dictionay any time for reference.
