Carnatic Flute – Complete Beginner’s Bundle (With Free Flute for Global Students)

  • From basics to brilliance — a structured path to Carnatic flute mastery.

Created by Sriharsha Ramkumar

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About the course

Carnatic Flute Mastery – Beginner’s Bundle (Level 1 to 3)


Course Description:

Start your journey into the world of South Indian Carnatic flute with the Beginner’s Bundle – Levels 1 to 3.
This structured program is designed to take you from absolute basics to confident intermediate playing, with clear guidance, detailed notes, and practice strategies.

Whether you are a complete beginner or someone with little prior exposure, this bundle gives you everything you need to develop strong fundamentals in ragas, thalas, and compositions — the foundation for a lifetime of flute playing.


🎼 What You’ll Learn in This Bundle

Level 1 – Foundations

  • Introduction to Indian bamboo flutes and posture
  • Understanding scales and octaves (Mandra, Madhya, Tara)
  • Basic ragas – Harikambodhi & Mayamalawagowla
  • Sarali & Dhatu Varse exercises (3 speeds, Adi Thala)
  • Building tone, breath control, and fingering discipline

Level 2 – Expanding Your Range

  • Janti Varse (double note exercises with tapping technique)
  • Tharasthayi Varse (higher octave practice)
  • Mandrasthayi Varse (lower octave practice)
  • Understanding types of swaras & fingering variations (Re, Ga, Da, Ni)
  • Introduction to Shankarabaranam Raga
  • Tutorial: Playing India’s National Anthem “Jana Gana Mana” on flute

Level 3 – Rhythm, Ragas & Real Music

  • Introduction to Kalyani Raga (Prati Madhyama)
  • Understanding 7 basic Thalas & 35 Suladi variations
  • 7 Alankaras (in Mayamalawagowla, with assignments in Shankarabaranam & Kalyani)
  • Mastering Adi Thala (8-beat cycle) for exercises & kritis
  • Step-by-step tutorial: “Happy Birthday” in Harikambodhi Raga

🎯 Key Takeaways

By the end of this bundle, you will:

  • Build a strong foundation in Carnatic flute playing (ragas + thalas).
  • Play confidently across all three octaves with breath and tonal clarity.
  • Understand swarasthanas and their role in defining ragas.
  • Gain rhythm discipline through Adi Thala and Alankaras.
  • Perform simple compositions and light-music pieces with confidence.
  • Be fully prepared for the next stage: Level 4 (Gamaka Mastery).

📌 Course Format

  • 📹 High-quality video lessons (step-by-step breakdowns)
  • 📄 Downloadable PDF notes with detailed notations
  • 🎶 Assignments & practice tips in each section
  • 📚 Lifetime access to content for flexible self-paced learning

👉 This Beginner’s Bundle (Levels 1–3) is your complete Carnatic flute starter program, crafted with 30+ years of experience and a proven teaching method that has helped students across 20+ countries.

Take your first steps today — and unlock the joy of playing Carnatic flute with clarity, confidence, and creativity

Course Curriculum

What do we offer

Studio-quality video lessons

Professionally recorded HD lessons with clear demos—learn anytime with lifetime access. Short previews provided for relevant downloads.

Structured learning

Beginner-friendly paths from basics to mastery, with raga/thāla modules and mini-courses. Downloads include simple how-to notes where needed.

Community & Networking

Ask doubts, share recordings, and get feedback in student groups—available with selected plans.

Fast help & doubt-clearing

Quick assistance via in-lesson notes/Q&A and email or WhatsApp support for purchase or download queries.

Practice tools & resources

PDF notes, fingering charts, thāla guides, assignments, and play-along/backing tracks—plus ready-to-use assets for downloads.

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Receive a beautifully designed certificate recognizing your dedication and musical growth.

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