Unit 2

In unit 2, students will wrap up the basics and head onto simple songs. In this unit, students will learn about and sing gītās and the Sapta Tālā Alankārās. Moreover, this unit will prepare students for more difficult pieces. 

The theoretical section will include lessons about gītās, the Sapta Tālā Alankārās, and important characteristics of tālās and swarasthānam. Students will also be introduced to rāgās, and will read a short biography of 3 prominent figures of Carnatic Music. 

Practically, students will explore singing in the 7 different Tālās through the Sapta Tālā Alankārās. Students will also begin singing gītās, which are among the most simple, yet fantastic compositions.