Voice Culture in Carnatic Music
We have discussed the fundamental aspects of voice production in our previous posts on voice culture. We obtained a lot of queries from students who were interested in specific voice exercises from the Carnatic Music perspective. Many experts have provided comprehensive insights into specific practice methods for Carnatic music and we thought it might be [...]
Voice Culture – Interview with Abhishek Raghuram – Part 12
Acharyanet has been doing a feature on the aspects of Voice Culture in Carnatic Music. We have posted many articles and interviewed prominent musicians and voice culture experts in the Carnatic music field to get multiple perspectives on this often overlooked subject. Here are some highlights from the interview with Shri Abhishek Raghuram, Carnatic vocalist [...]
Voice Culture – Interview with Shri P Unnikrishnan – Part 11
Acharyanet has been doing a feature on the aspects of Voice Culture in Carnatic Music. We have posted many articles and interviewed prominent musicians and voice culture experts in the Carnatic music field to get multiple perspectives on this often overlooked subject. Here are some highlights from the interview with Shri P Unnikrishnan, Carnatic music [...]
Voice Culture – Good Articulation – Part 10
It is important for any singer to have a goal in mind when singing, usually to communicate a feeling or meaning to the listener or even to evoke a certain response. In this regard, good articulation plays a key role in helping the singer communicate their ideas effectively to the audience. Articulation primarily refers to [...]
Voice Culture – The nasal twang and resonance – Part 9
Vocal resonation refers to the process by which the basic sound produced by the buzzing sound of the vocal cords vibration is enhanced in timbre or intensity by the air-filled cavities through which it passes on its way to the outside air. The actual resonance of sound produced by the singer or the complex tone [...]
Voice Culture – An open throat – Part 8
In our previous article, we established the processes involved in breathing and how a good understanding of breathing anatomy could help a singer maximize their potential. In order to allow air to flow out swiftly and smoothly, we need to ensure that the path from the lungs to the mouth and nose are free from [...]
Voice Culture – Breathing and Singing – Part 7
In our previous article on “Breath as the fuel of voice production”, , we established that singing involves 4 phases namely, inhalation, exhalation, suspension and recovery. We also established that inhalation needs to happen quickly and efficiently, whereas exhalation or the actual act of singing needs to be prolonged and controlled to produce an even [...]
Interview with Smt Ranjini and Gayathri – Voice Culture – Part 6
Acharyanet interviews Smt Ranjini Gayatri
Voice Culture – Breath as the Fuel for Voice Production – Part 5
Music teachers often like to use the term , “sing with breath support” or sing from the “nabhi” (belly area) when teaching students. These terms are quite abstract and a proper understanding of the physiological mechanism of breathing and posture will go a long way in helping with good tonal production and ability to sustain [...]
Voice Culture- First things first. – Part 3
Fundamentals of Voice Production Singing can be considered to be a highly energized mode of expression involving emotions and an intent to convey some feeling. When we see some of the greatest singers of our times, this is evident. Take any one of the great masters, MS Subbulakshmi, GN Balasubramanian, Ariyakudi Ramanuja Iyengar, ML Vasanthakumari, [...]