Gurukula - Prof. Mysore Nagamani Srinath ( Vol 1 and 2 )

Prof. Mysore Nagamani Srinath is a multifaceted personality - a musician of international repute, teacher, composer and director, all rolled into one. An eminent disciple of the late Ramnad Krishnan, she is known and revered for her flawless style, resonant voice, intricate and imaginative raga alapana.

In this audio CD, the venerated musician takes the listeners on an exotic journey through the finer aspects of Carnatic music. In a typical Gurukula style backed by text animation and animated studentteacher interaction, she fully brings out the beauty of that wonderful relationship between the teacher and the taught. On a broad canvas, this CD presents the fundamentals and intricate aspects like varnams, keertanams, padams, ragam, taanam, pallavi etc. Theory and notations have been given in English. An ideal learning tool for beginners, senior students and rasikas alike.

Vol 1
    Introduction and Gurubrahma (shloka)
    Saraswati Namasthubhyam (Shloka)
    Basic Theory-Explanation
    Saralevarase - Mayamalavagowla - Adi (Practical - Teaching & Chorus ) (1 - 7)
    Theory on Sthaayi - Explanation
    Mandrasthayi varase - Mayamalavagowla - Adi Practical - Teaching & Chrous (1- 4)
    Tharasthaayi varase - Mayamalavagowla - Adi Practical - Teaching & Chrous (1- 4)

Vol 2
    Chaitanyam & Nadopasana (Shloka)
    Theory on Nada - Explanation
    Akarasadhana / Voiceculture (Practical - Teaching & Chrous)
    Janti varase - Mayamalavagowla - Adi Practical - Teaching & Chrous (1- 5)
    Theory on Saptha Tala - Explanation
    Alankaras - Mayamalavagowla - 7 different Thaalas Practical - Teaching & Chrous (1- 7)