This short lecture deals with the basics of Talam. The meaning of rhythm within the context of Bharatanatyam and our understanding of it. It deals with the basics of Talam according to the Carnatic music tradition.

This short lecture deals with the idea of speeds in Rhythm. It explains how the number of syllables in a beat change, and how it affects movement choices.

The speed we choose defines the number of syllables in a beat. The number of syllables will double with every increase in speed.

This lecture in the Talam series introduces the basics of Rhythmic layering practiced in Carnatic music and Bharatanatyam. The music and dance work together in polyrhythmic structures in Bharatanatyam. It is important to understand this when dancing repertoire.

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The lecture deals with the notations and idea of Jathis when applied to the Laghu in the Suladi Saptatalas, according to the Carnatic music tradition.

It is important to write Korwes and Jathis coherently such that you can understand when reading them subsequently. This lecture suggests ways in which you can begin to create a system of notation for yourself.

Students of dance are often confused with the numerical value of Muktayams/ Theermanams. This lecture goes through some of the simple Shollukattus and their numerical values.

In Carnatic music, Yatis are used to guide Rhythmic and musical compositions. The complexity and use of Yatis varies from one tradition to another, creating mathematical shapes and structures in the music and rhythm. We also incorporate Yatis in the choreography of adavus in dance, often choosing...

This lecture will share a simple method of developing rhythmic precision in movement, by revisiting how we remember our choreography.

Gati's are used to bring rhythmic variation within the structure of a talam, by changing the number of syllables per beat.

Gati variations are used in many compositions and are important to understand before learning choreography.