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Kanchana Lakshmanan
Mam pls give tips to improvise a krithi and varnam like
Jayanthi Kumaresh :
This will be a subject for a separate masterclass.
Secrets of an effective practice - Saraswati Veena
In this masterclass, I will explain and demonstrate:
- Creating the routine to practice
- Guidelines to home practice
- Understanding the artistry of the left hand
- Samples of right hand plucking techniques
If you have learned a few varnams and krithis on the Veena, then this class is for you. Please do send your specific questions in advance so that I can respond to those questions individually during the class.
Submitted Messages
Messages can be submitted by the attendees of the session till 1 hour before the session starts.
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sumamala.dev
Namasthe Ma’am, could you please explain different types of gamakams . Also could you please show how to effectively bring as many notes as possibl
su
sumamala.dev
Namasthe Ma’am, could you please explain different types
Jayanthi Kumaresh :
We will discuss single fret multiple notes in today's
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sumamala.dev
Could you please explain how to use thalam strings as fillers
Jayanthi Kumaresh :
This will be a subject for a separate masterclass.
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Kanchana Lakshmanan
Can u suggest how to present a janta prayoga in different
Jayanthi Kumaresh :
This will be covered in today's masterclass.
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Nagendra Prasad
Namaste Mam, Could you please guide how to pick up 3rd speed for Jantai varasai? What should be the ideal speed for 3rd speed (like 55bpm or
NP
Nagendra Prasad
Namaste Mam, When trying to learn a particular krithi, when I
Jayanthi Kumaresh :
It will be discussed today. Do post it in the chat so it can be
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Nagendra Prasad
Namaste Mam, Due to my profession, most of the
Jayanthi Kumaresh :
Ideal practice routine will be discussed in today's class.
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sashi
Namaste Ma'am, how can I incorporate the third string
Jayanthi Kumaresh :
Today's class will teach you some exercises to use the
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Shrisruti Sriraman
Namaskaram Ma'am, Can you also please explain the various
Jayanthi Kumaresh :
This will be a subject for a separate masterclass.
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Suma Sharma
Hi mam, what is the bpm for 3rd speed ? If I m using an
Jayanthi Kumaresh :
This will be covered in today's class.
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Suma Sharma
Hi mam , we can’t stress enough on everyday practice
Jayanthi Kumaresh :
This will be covered in today's class.
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Raghu Raman
Please advise me if I should attend the masterclass with
Jayanthi Kumaresh :
Today's session should cover most of these questions.
su
sumamala.dev
Could you please give excersises on how to improve
Jayanthi Kumaresh :
This will be a subject for a separate masterclass. Some of
NK
Nivrithi Kuttuva
what are some specific techniques to improve flow
Jayanthi Kumaresh :
This will be a subject for a separate masterclass.
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Lalitha Shankar
Hello madam, could you pls share some insight on how to
Jayanthi Kumaresh :
The exercises to help you with this will be covered in today's
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Hema
Namaskaram.Pls explain thala tecnich and thanam playing
Jayanthi Kumaresh :
This will be a subject for a separate masterclass.
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Suhasini
Namaskaram Akka. How to get better at keeping the thalam
Jayanthi Kumaresh :
Can you please post this in today's masterclass chat. I'll
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Srinidhi Narla
Could please suggest best practice techniques to play Kalpana swarams in second speed - Srinidhi
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Ramkumar Krishnan
Namaskaram. My 11 year old is has just learnt 5 keerthanai. How do i invoke interest in her to practise veena everyday. Is it important for her to learn
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Ramkumar Krishnan
can you please give us tips for increasing the speed? Also kindly give us tips on effectively tuning the veena.
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KRISHNA S
Could you please give tips to practice Gamakams and to effectively play with speed
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Hema
How to play same time in two strings ? Could you pls explain ?
About the Artist
Jayanthi Kumaresh
Dr.Jayanthi Kumaresh is India’s torch bearer worldwide for Saraswathi Veena, the National Instrument of India. An artiste, collaborator, composer, researcher, creator, pioneer, and educator, her life achievements over 35 years, truly embodies the rich musical heritage of India, making her one of the legendary Veena masters that India has
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9 August 2020
2:00PM GMT
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