Carnatix

A Portal for structured Certification in Carnatic Music with unified approach.

A 7-level Certification and Performance Program under common syllabus

"Carnatix" stands for Carnatic Exams. Carnatix provides comprehensive Theory and Practical Examination to help teachers measure the progress of their students in the art of Carnatic Music under one common standards. This examination series is being offered every 6 months -January and September of each year. There are 7 levels in this series.

7 - level Certification

Carnatix Fellowship Levels

LEVEL I

Shadjam

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LEVEL II

Rishabham

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LEVEL III

Gandharam

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LEVEL IV

Madhyamam

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LEVEL V

Panchamam

Carnatix Title Levels

LEVEL VI

Daivatham

TITLE: SAPTA GANA RATNA

LEVEL VII

Nishadam

LEVEL I

Shadjam

Theory:

  1. Guide to Pronounciation
  2. Introduction to Carnatic Music
  3. Melody
  4. Rhythm
  5. Meaning of Musical Words.
  6. Taalas

Practical:

  1. Sarali Varisai #
  2. Jantai Varisai #
  3. Datu Varisai   #
  4. Sapthatala Alankaram #
  5. Tarasthyi #
  6. Mandrasthayi  #
  7. Geetham - 6
  8. Jatiswaram - 2
  9. English Notes - 5
  10. Bhajans - 5

#Singing these basic exercises in 2 speeds.

Swaram and Sahityam for Geethams, jatiswarams and English Notes.

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LEVEL II

Rishabham

Theory:

  1. Written Symbols and Musical notes
  2. Janaka & Janya Raagas
  3. Raga Lakshanas of the above Kritis
  4. 7 Tala System
  5. General Knowledge about musical instruments
  6. Brief meaning of the compositions selected in Practical
  7. Basic Knowledge of the compositions selected in Practical (Raga, Tala, Composer, Meaning)

Practical:

  1. Geetham - 6
  2. Swarajathi - 3
  3. Varnam - 3
  4. Simple Kritis (Triniy)  - 5
  5. Other Kritis - 5
  6. Devotional / Bhajans - 6

Swaram and Sahityam for Geetham & Varnam in 2 Speeds
Swaram and Sahityam for Swarajathi.

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LEVEL III

Gandharam

Theory:

  1. Raga Lakshanas of the Kritis in Practical
  2. Brief Meaning of the compositions in Practical
  3. System of 7, 35 and 175 talas

Practical:

  1. Lakshana Geethams  - 2
  2. Adi Tala Varnams - 5   #
  3. Kritis (Trinity)   - 8
  4. Vilambakala Kritis - 2
  5. Other Kritis - 8
  6. Devotional / Bhajans - 6

Preferably in the following Ragas (Kritis)

  • Dheera Shankarabharanam
  • Mayamalavagowlam
  • Mecha Kalyani
  • Kharaharapriya
  • Abhogi
  • Sriranjani
  • Hamsadhwani
  • Mohana
  • Hindola
  • Bilahari
  • Arabhi
  • Saraswati
  • Hamsananda
  • Amritavarshini
  • Harikambodhi
  • Keeravani
  • Sriragam
  • Vasantha
  • Saveri
  • Panthuvarali
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Why Certification?

Teachers are instrumental in sustaining the music and other forms of fine arts for generations. Each school has a unique way of teaching and mostly there are no common syllabus. Yet there remains a need for a systematic and rational certification process based on the talent of the students.

Carnatix hosted by Tournametrix Corporation has put together exactly that. The panels of experts are from both the Guru Parampara genre and academic scholars, integrating traditional and systematic schools of teaching without compromising the legacy of carnatic music.

Benefits

  1. You have one yardstick to measure your progress against so many others across the nation on a world standard syllabus.
  2. You have goals set to achieve over 7 levels so that you and your teacher can come up with lesson plan, practice plan and achieve them.
  3. One of the goals of Carnatix is to approach school districts and aim to get fine arts credit for students taking the examination. To achieve this goal, we are builiding track record of students taking this certification for the past 3 years and keep adding more and more.
  4. Carnatix is one way to bring along students under one common currlculum and provide opportunities for those who reach certain milestones.

How To Take The Test

How do I take theory test if there is no center near where I live?

You can take theory in your teacher’s studio or we can arrange to administer your theory examination online.

Please send us an e-mail to info@tournametrix.com. We will do the rest.

Yes. During teacher orientation, these things will be explained in detail.

Carnatix Fellow

Students upon completion of 5th level will be joining the Carnatix Fellowship community and will be given a mini concert opportunity to showcase their talent and can join other fellow members to offer creative productions.

Sapta Gana Ratna

Students upon completing 7th level will be conferred upon this title and will be given full length concert opportunities both in US and India. Upon completing the concert(s), students will collaborate with other title winners and fellow members and present creative projects.

Contact Us

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Address

4504, Legacy Dr Ste 100, Plano TX 75024

Phone

Voice/VM/Text:747-777-6270

Email

carnatix7@gmail.com