Approach to Music : The Indian way: (Vocal and Veena)

Bhavana Pradyumna

Nov 2020 · Carnatic Conservatory of Paris

About this ebook

"Approach to Music : the Indian way" is a book published by Carnatic Conservatory of Paris - “Is this book any different from other introductory books about Carnatic Music?" It’s the approach outlined in this book that makes it different. This book provides valuable information about some of the very important aspects of Carnatic music which can be used as a basic guide to Carnatic music learners. The book also gives the reader an insight into Indian musician’s perception of Western music while providing an Indian view of Music to the western audience. This book is attractive and easy to follow for learners who will find both exercises for rhythm (konnakkol) & melody (swaras) with high quality notations. This book also covers the beauty and details about Veena, one of the oldest traditional instruments. The reference to human body parts, Yoga chakras & Veena, is a good example to show that music and holistic living were a part of ancient India

Other publications of CCParis include ‘Children’s Carnatic’ a book series that uses simple story telling with beautiful illustrations, to open a curious window to Indian Music and Dance forms, which are one of the most ancient in the world. This is curated in a fun way to engage you and your child with every read. This series comes in handy for teachers to engage young minds as well.

About the author

Bhavana Pradyumna is an accomplished Carnatic Musician and a Bharata Natyam Dancer. She is the founder President of Carnatic Conservatory of Paris, France (CCParis), an internationally recognised organisation promoting Indian Music and Dance. Having a Masters degree in Carnatic Music from the University of Madras, she has worked as an artist affiliate at the Emory University Atlanta, USA from 2011 to 2014. She has introduced for the very first time in the by introducing Indian music and dance in a french Conservatory thus creating history. She is the author of revolutionary learning book for children called Children's Carnatic released globally on Amazon, Google in 3 International languages English, Spanish, French and Indian languages Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada. She has rendered many concerts in the last 14 years in India, USA and Europe, being an All India Radio artist, entitled 'Ramanuja Paaduka Sevaka' for her contribution in the field of Carnatic Music. Bhavana also provides Vocal support to Bharata Natyam, Kuchipudi and Mohiniyattam Arangetrams and programs. She provides online Carnatic Music and Veena classes for all ages.

She is a recepient of Global Changemakers 2020 award and SIWAA 2020 "Youth Icon" award for her contributions to Indian culture, Music and Dance.