About the course

Carnatic Flute – Level 3 (Basic Plan)

Advance your Carnatic flute journey with Level 3 – Advanced Foundations (Basic Plan).
This plan is designed for learners who have already completed Level 1 (Sarali and Dhatu varses) and Level 2 (Janti, Tharasthayi, Mandrasthayi, Shankarabharanam, and National Anthem tutorial).
It provides comprehensive PDF notes and a Key Pointers Handbook to help you explore ragas, thalas, and compositions in greater depth through independent study.

What You’ll Learn (Through Notes & Key Pointers)

Kalyani Raga Practice
Learn and practise Kalyani, one of the brightest and most versatile ragas in Carnatic music, with clear notations and swara mapping.

Thala System Fundamentals
Understand the seven basic thalas, their angas and jathis, and how they combine to form the 35 Suladi Thalas.

Alankaras in Mayamalawagowla
Master seven essential alankaras in Mayamalawagowla, with additional assignments in Shankarabharanam and Kalyani to improve rhythm and swara coordination.

Adi Thala Mastery
Develop rhythmic accuracy in Adi Thala (8-beat cycle) — the most commonly used thala in Carnatic compositions.

Light Music Application
Learn to play a notated version of “Happy Birthday” in Harikambodhi Raga, bridging classical training with light music expression.

What You Get in the Basic Plan

• Detailed PDF notes covering all topics and exercises
• Structured Key Pointers Handbook for Ragas, Thalas, and Alankaras
• Written notation-based assignments for self-practice
• Designed for independent learners seeking a deeper understanding through notes

Key Takeaways

• Strong foundation in ragas beyond Mayamalawagowla and Shankarabharanam
• Clear understanding of thala structures and rhythmic patterns
• Improved ability to integrate swaras and rhythm through alankaras
• Readiness to perform both traditional and light compositions
• Preparation for higher learning — moving towards gamaka-based training

Who Is This Plan For

• Students who have completed Level 1 and Level 2
• Learners confident with varse patterns and notation reading
• Musicians seeking written guidance to strengthen rhythm and raga knowledge
• Self-learners preparing for gamaka and kriti-based training

Read. Practise. Evolve.
Level 3 provides the written foundation for confident, expressive Carnatic flute playing and prepares you for the next stage — Gamaka Mastery.