For the first time, introducing the varnam video lessons taught by Sangeet Samrat Chitravina Ravikiran. All varnams are taught systematically with an introduction to phrases from the raga, rendition in swara and sahitya format in slow and fast tempo. Relevant links to other related lessons are also given so that students can have a thorough understanding. The numbering of the varnams serve as guidelines to the order in which the varnams may be learned as listed in the book, Perfecting Carnatic Music Vol 2.

All varnams taught in this category, are from the book Perfecting Carnatic Music Vol 2. Students may download this e-book from the Acharyanet e-store.

Varnam Package - Module A (01 - 05)

This video set includes master-classes of 5 varnams from Perfecting Carnatic Music - Level II syllabus by Chitravina N Ravikiran. Notations are provided in Perfecting Carnatic Music - Level II , which may also be downloaded from our E-book section. The Varnams 01-05 are included in this package in the order as they appear in the book. This package offers a 30% saving over individual purchase.

Price: $25.00

Varnam Package - Module B ( 06 - 10 )

This video set includes master-classes of second set of 5 varnams from Perfecting Carnatic Music - Level II syllabus by Chitravina N Ravikiran. Notations are provided in Perfecting Carnatic Music - Level II , which may also be downloaded from our E-book section. The Varnams 05-10 are included in this package in the order as they appear in the book. This package offers a 30% saving over individual purchase.

Price: $25.00

01 Evaribodhana - Abhogi Varnam

Shri Chitravina N Ravikiran teaches this introductory Adi tala varnam in Abhogi, a composition of Patnam Subramanya Iyer. Pertinent guidelines to practice all varnams are provided in this lesson. The Guru recommends that students download this lesson first before proceeding to other varnams. Notation is provided in Perfecting Carnatic Music Vol 2

02 Ninnukori- Mohanam Varnam

Shri Chitravina N Ravikiran teaches this important Adi tala varnam in Mohanam, a composition of Ramanathapuram Shreenivasa Iyengar. Students are recommended to also perfect the Mohanam geetam which is available at the Acharyanet store. Notation is provided in Perfecting Carnatic Music Vol 2

03 - Saami ninne - Shankarabharanam Varnam

Shri Chitravina N Ravikiran teaches this popular Adi tala varnam in Shankarabharanam , a composition of Veenai Kuppaiyer. The varnam is taught systematically with an introduction to phrases from the raaga proceeding to swara and sahitya rendition in slow and fast tempo. Notation is provided in Perfecting Carnatic Music Vol 2

04 - Jalajaakshi - Hamsadhwani Varnam

Shri Chitravina N Ravikiran teaches this popular Adi tala Hamsadhwani varnam, a composition of Maanambuchaavadi Venkata Subbaiyer. Notation is provided in Perfecting Carnatic Music Vol 2. See other compositions in Hamsadhwani.

05 - Intamodi - Saaranga Varnam

Shri Chitravina N Ravikiran teaches this beautiful Adi tala varnam in Saaranga , a composition of Tiruvotriyoor Tyaagaiyer. The varnam is taught systematically with an introduction to phrases from the raaga proceeding to swara and sahitya rendition in slow and fast tempo. Notation is provided in Perfecting Carnatic Music Vol 2

06 - Ninukori - Vasanta Varnam

Shri Chitravina N Ravikiran teaches the Adi tala varnam in Vasanta, composed by Tacchoor Singaraachaaryulu in this live recording video lesson. Students may follow the book, Perfecting Carnatic Music Vol 2 for the notation to this varnam.

07 - Saamininne - Pantuvarali Varnam

Shri Chitravina N Ravikiran teaches the Adi tala varnam in Pantuvarali, composed by Shatkala Narasaiya, in this live recording video lesson. Students may follow the book, Perfecting Carnatic Music Vol 2 for the notation to this varnam.

08 - Manchisamayamide- Devamanohari Varnam

Shri Chitravina N Ravikiran teaches his own composition, a Adi tala varnam in Devamanohari, in this live recording video lesson. Students may follow the book, Perfecting Carnatic Music Vol 2 for the notation to this varnam.

09 - Vanajaakshi - Kalyani Varnam

Shri Chitravina N Ravikiran teaches the Adi tala Kalyani varnam, composition of Nagapattnam Veerasaamy Pillai. Students may follow the book, Perfecting Carnatic Music Vol 2 for the notation. See other compositions in Kalyani.

10 Viriboni - Bhairavi Varnam

Shri Chitravina N Ravikiran teaches the Khanda jaati Ata tala varnam in Bhairavi. This is a composition of Pachimiriam Aadiyappaiyer. Students may follow the book, Perfecting Carnatic Music Vol 2 for the notation.