One of my greatest passions is playing a Carnatic instrument called the Veena. I’ve been learning since a very young age and have fallen in love with the instrument. My mum taught me initially and it was her influence at a young age which I believe has made me love the instrument so much. She even made my first birthday cake in the shape of a Veena! No idea how she managed that but she’s definitely one of the most multi-talented women I know. After my mum, it is most definitely my teacher who has encouraged me to carry on playing and learning to the standard I am today.
I could give a long theory lesson about Carnatic music and the instrument itself but I feel like it would be too wordy, boring and just unnecessary to appreciate the music. But here’s an image of a Veena for your reference!
Currently I am in love with the ragam (Carnatic version of a ‘key’) Charukesi which to me feels very calming and soothing. It is often what is used in meditation music. I learnt such a beautiful song called Ada Modi Galada composed by Saint Tyagaraja in this ragam I am by no means an expert but I’ve just attached a clip of me practising. I begin with a raga alapana then go on to play a thanam which is a speciality on the Veena and finally the song.
As I said this is just a clip of me practising at home and by no means perfect (or to Thalam!) but I hope you still enjoyed it!
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