The music of Southern India is mostly uninfluenced by outside cultures. The Carnatic classical form has been preserved from India's earliest civilization, the Dravidians. A key component of Carnatic music is the vocal aspect, that is, most compositions are meant to be sung, even those played on instruments. In addition to voice, instruments used in performance usually include a violin, a mridangam, and a tambura.
(Mridangam)
(Tambura)
(Violin)
The violin is a wooden stringed instrument usually consisting of a hollow wooden body. The violin is also a common component in Western classical music. The percussion instrument of Carnatic music, called the mridangam, is of ancient origin. The tambura is a long-necked, instrument consisting of doubled steel strings played with a plectrum. The tambura is also a common element in Northern Indian music.
One of the most prominent composers of Carnatic music is Purandara Dasa, producing songs in the 16th century. Traditionally, a student learning Carnatic music would live with the guru to learn the master's lifestyle. Now, in modern times, the student typically visit the guru once a week. Far from tradition, there are occasionally workshops that teach the ways of Carnatic music, as shown below.
This is a blog detailing the music of India. Indian music can be divided into three main categories: Northern India, Southern India, and Bollywood. The origin of Indian music began as an important aspect of socio-religious life. While classical and folk music were the first prominent genres of Indian music, their importance is still evident in Hindustani and Carnatic music. Read more to learn about the music of India!
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