Poornachandrika is a raga that radiates brightness and speed. Often taught in the intermediate stages of Carnatic music, it challenges a student's precision because of its "Vakra" (zig-zag) nature. 1. The Simplified Scale In this raga, all notes are the "higher" or "major" versions (Chatusruthi Rishabham, Anthara Gandharam, Chatusruthi Dhaivatham, and Kakali Nishadam). Ascent (Arohanam):  S R G M P D P Ṡ Descent (Avarohanam):  Ṡ N P M R G M R S What to Watch For: The P-D-P J

In the journey of a music student, there are certain compositions that stop being "lessons" and start being "experiences." Maithreem Bhajatha  is one such masterpiece. Most students encounter this piece as a Mangalam  or a concluding prayer in a concert. But beneath its serene melody lies a powerful history and a technical blueprint for soulful singing. The Historical Context: Music as Diplomacy As a learner, it’s inspiring to know that this isn't just a temple hymn. It was c

Rhythm is the backbone of Carnatic music. Whether you are singing a varnam, practicing swaras, or learning a kriti, the talam  keeps everything steady and structured. Among all the rhythmic systems, the Sooladi Sapta Talam  framework is the most important for every learner to understand. In this blog, let’s explore what Sapta Talams are, and then dive into two significant talams— Ata Talam  and Dhruva Talam —in a simple and clear way. 🎵 What is the Sulādi Sapta Talam System?