Carnatic

Carnatic music is traditionally taught according to the system formulated by Purandara Dasa.

This involves

• varisais (graded exercises),
• alankaras (exercises based on the seven talas),
• geethams or simple songs,
• and swarajathis.

After the student has reached a certain standard, varnams are taught and later, the student learns kritis.

It typically takes several years of learning before a student is adept enough to perform at a concert.