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.
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Talam: Lecture 4 ,Saptatalas and Jathis
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.
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Talam: Lecture 5, Speed and notation
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.
