Carnatic Swaras as Piano Intervals: The Melakartha Raga Finger Drill
Carnatic swaras map neatly onto Western intervals — in this lesson you'll learn that theory and then put it under your fingers with a piano drill that covers all the combinations of the Melakartha Raga system. Jason Zac from Nathaniel School of Music connects the essential theory of swaras with intervals, works in the key of D, and explores the Re and Ga swaras before opening up the 72 Melakartha ragas. The Carnatic piano finger drill then lets you play through the combinations, with interesting variations along the way. He closes with his honest thoughts on Indian vs Western music theory — a clear, practical bridge between two systems, played out on the piano. 🏫 Courses, Workshops or Private lessons ➡️ https://forms.gle/fsbhFKSgJbZ5xZEr8 ============================= 📹 Our Video Courses (Everything for Life Bundle) ➡️ https://learn-music.nathanielschool.com/ 🎹 Piano Courses & Private Lessons ➡️ https://piano.nathanielschool.com ============================= ▶️ Related Lessons & Playlists 🇮🇳 Learn Carnatic Music Concepts (Playlist) ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrNNL05e9FT-EsBVRojlfDQ078y6R438k 🎧 Intervals & Ear Training (Playlist) ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrNNL05e9FT-GHvpugWvYgEuLAL4f01ZK ============================= 🎓 Learn Music with Nathaniel School of Music & Jason Zac ➡️ https://nathanielschool.com 📚 All our YouTube lessons (1000+) by skill level, topic & genre ➡️ https://learning-portal.nathanielschool.com ============================= ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Performance 00:38 Melakartha Ragas 01:54 Essential Theory of Swaras & Intervals 02:38 The Key of D and its Intervals 05:12 The Re and Ga Swaras 10:19 The 72 Melakartha Ragas 11:38 The Carnatic Piano Finger Drill 15:34 Interesting Variations 17:07 Indian vs Western Music Theory (My Final Thoughts) 💰 Donate on PayPal ➡️ https://geni.us/DonatePayPal 📸 Instagram ➡️ https://instagram.com/jasonzac 📞 Call +91 98454 65411 · 💬 WhatsApp chat +91 77604 56847 📧 Customised & Private Classes ➡️ music@nathanielschool.com 🎧 Listen to Jason Zac Music ➡️ https://riffs.jasonzacmusic.com/ #MelakarthaRagas #CarnaticMusic #PianoExercise
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