Scientists have been conducting many studies on the effects of music to the brain. These researches explains that children who are exposed to music, or those who play an instrument, do better in school compared to those who don’t. Recent research also suggests exposure to music could
benefit a child's reading ability, concentration, IQ and the development of the
brain. It also benefits elders by learning to play an instrument or singing as it helps the mind to be alert and remain active eventually helping to sharpen the memory.
The Indian classical music is a great gift to this world. The uniqueness of the Indian music is in its spiritual nature. It is true that “Western music moves the heart and Indian music moves the soul”. The soul of Indian classical music is in its Ragas. It is very difficult to explain Raga to a western listener. The raga is a melodic type or melodic mould. It is a collection of notes in a particular order, giving rise to a melody. There is lot of complexity in Indian raga as it is not just modal scale and encompasses in itself a variety of ways in which you can treat its notes or swaras. It is not just a tune. The raga can also be present itself as on-the-spot creative improvisation (like the Alapana) by the musician. So ragas are dynamic entities containing both rigidity and complexity in itself.
However, the Indian system of learning these ragas is not learning definitions rather it is practicing and experiencing the journey under the guidance of a guru. It needs lot of commitment and disciplined hard work. The best thing of this learning process is not only it helps to master an artistic skill but also many life skills.
About Mrs. Sushma ShyamPrasad
Mrs. Sushma ShyamPrasad, MA (Music) Gold medalist from Karnataka University, Dharwad, is a disciple of Pandit Parameshwar Hegdeji, a prominent vocalist from Kirana Gharana. She has been practising Hindustani Classical Music for over 20 years.
At the early age of 10, Mrs. Sushma started her Hindustani vocals at Sharada Sangeeta Vidyalaya of Bagalkot. Later, she learnt classical music from Shri.Chennaveer Bannur Gawai and Shri. Siddaramaiah Mathapati.
Pandit Chandrashekhar Puranikmat of Dharwad taught her for nearly 2 years. She has learnt light music from Pandit Vasanth Kankapur in Bangalore.
Mrs. Sushma has received many awards and recognitions. She has sung bhajans and light music at various concerts. From last few years, she has been teaching Hindustani vocals to children and house wives at Basaveshwaranagara, Bangalore as well as through online.
If you are interested to learn Hindustani Classical Music in Bangalore or online by Skype, please email her ragashree9atgmaildotcom.
About Mrs. Sushma ShyamPrasad
Mrs. Sushma ShyamPrasad, MA (Music) Gold medalist from Karnataka University, Dharwad, is a disciple of Pandit Parameshwar Hegdeji, a prominent vocalist from Kirana Gharana. She has been practising Hindustani Classical Music for over 20 years.
At the early age of 10, Mrs. Sushma started her Hindustani vocals at Sharada Sangeeta Vidyalaya of Bagalkot. Later, she learnt classical music from Shri.Chennaveer Bannur Gawai and Shri. Siddaramaiah Mathapati.
Pandit Chandrashekhar Puranikmat of Dharwad taught her for nearly 2 years. She has learnt light music from Pandit Vasanth Kankapur in Bangalore.
Mrs. Sushma has received many awards and recognitions. She has sung bhajans and light music at various concerts. From last few years, she has been teaching Hindustani vocals to children and house wives at Basaveshwaranagara, Bangalore as well as through online.
If you are interested to learn Hindustani Classical Music in Bangalore or online by Skype, please email her ragashree9atgmaildotcom.