R. K. Shriramkumar held a lecture and group demonstration for students in the Kulzick Violin Studio on Tuesday, November 1st, 2016, introducing students to the basics of Carnatic music and Carnatic violin technique. The class was held at the Kathryn J. Birkett Freshman Center at Neuqua Valley High School. Below are some clips from the class, and the full lecture demonstration can be found here.

Shriramkumar introduces students to the posture and tuning used in Carnatic violin playing, along with some background history on the introduction of the violin to Carnatic music

Shriramkumar introduces students to the concept of shruti

Shriramkumar introduces students to the concept of gamaka

Shriramkumar introduces students to the concept of ragas

Shriramkumar introduces students to the concept of talas

Students’ first attempt playing in the Carnatic style