
Introduction to the Beginners Course . In this Course the basic four chapters are covered . Flute Raman who is one of the world best flautist has carefully structured this course for any body to get started with the South Indian bamboo flute. At the end of the successful completion of this course you will be able to play a simple songs in Raga Mohana .
Five important simple things you can do for best results
1. Always keep your back straight as this helps for getting the better tone and practice
2. Always practice in a clean place and preferably same place daily and choose a specific time for your practice .
3. Always start your practice with a prayers and with a open mind to follow the Guru's instructions
4. Always schedule your practice .
5. Always have all the stuff needed for your practice .
Detailed fingering instructions for all the Seven Sapta Swaras
In this chapter eight lessons are taught and students can learn this and can practice it for two weeks and then move to the next chapter
Instructions to produce the correct sound on a bamboo flute
Step 1 :Sit straight
Step 2 :Place the blowing hole horizontally in center of your lips
Step 3 : Blow softly
Chapter 1 in Raga Jana Sammodini
Students will be able watch my fingerings for this chapter which has been from a separate camera
Learn thisSouth Indian Bamboo Beginners Cours from one of the world's best flautist Virtuoso Flute Raman
With over 4 decades of performance and teaching experience Flute Raman has structured these lessons in a Unique and an easy manner for the students to learn and notation in English is provided .
Award winning Flute virtuoso Raman Kalyan is one of the leading flautists in the Carnatic style of music. Raman with his unique style has captivated audiences globally. Raman has released over 80 CDs and many DVDs & his most recent CD, Music for deep meditation reached the # 1 spot on the apple I tunes world music charts & remained in the top 50 albums for more than 6 months. Raman has also been featured as guest artist in more than 300 commercial recordings & Indian Movies.
Raman has been touring and performing for more than than three decades and has performed globally at many prestigious venues like the Royal Festival Hall, The Lincoln center, The Kennedy Center, The Madras Music Academy.
Raman has produced several performing students globally and now offers this beginners course which has been newly designed . The fingering is captured in a separate camera which further helps the students to learn better .