10-Chapters, 85-Parts, 100s of examples
Chitravina N Ravikiran
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ICONIC EXCELLENCE
The best series of its kind in the arena, from the legend hailed worldwide as "The Mozart of Indian Music", throwing light on melodic aesthetics, rhythmic sophistication, lyrical and compositional diversity, improvisational excitement, instruments, concert format and great musicians, composers and authors.
EXTRATAINMENT for EXTRA ATTAINMENT!
Maestro Chitravina N Ravikiran brings his insights as a performer, composer and educator of rare skills to showcase how Classical balances tradition & innovation, art & science, entertainment & health benefits, pedagogy & performance aspects with hundreds of stunning illustrations of legends and live demonstrations by brilliant artists.
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Accessible to music lovers, students, educators, scholars of all age groups worldwide!
A Transformative Journey into the Innumerable Health & Wellbeing benefits of Carnatic, Hindustani &
other systems and the cutting-edge field of Musopathy
Take the Online Quiz and Earn a Certificate for this Course!
Modern research confirms what ancient wise people vouched for thousands of years ago - the innumerable benefits of high-quality music.
Scientists have now established a deep connect between Classical music and good health, making systems like Carnatic, Hindustani and Western not only enriching aesthetic options but health necessities.
Chitravina N Ravikiran was among the first to author a bestselling book on Carnatic Indian Classical Music Appreciation in the 1990s.
This Music & Musopathy Video Series is again a first-of-its-category initiative with stunning insights and engaging illustrations, featuring legendary and celebrity artists.
This program - viewable both in its entirety or specific segment-wise demystifies the vast, intricate world of Indian Classical Carnatic and Hindustani systems in a lucid, structured, and compelling manner accessible to learners, listeners and scholars from any part of the world.
It also includes segments on Western Classical and other systems.
Ravikiran brings his vast experience as a globally acclaimed performer, composer and educator who has collaborated with top draw artists and orchestras of numerous cultures including Western Classical, Hindustani, Jazz, Rock, Chinese, Brazilian, Middle Eastern, African culture to present a holistic world view of Music and its relevance to Society as a whole.
The series seamlessly bridges traditional knowledge with modern perspectives, offering deep insights into how melody, rhythm, lyrics and emotion coalesce to create a profound experience that also promotes wellbeing.
Topics include popular instruments legendary composers, compositional forms such as Varnam, Krti, Javali, Tillana, Padam, improvisational aspects including Alap/Alapana, Jod/Jhala/Tanam, Neraval, Kalpana Swaras, besides throwing insights on typical concert format of Carnatic and Hindustani.
It also features sections on Musopathy Tonation Breathing Techniques (TBT) and Musopathy Aural Neural Engagement Techniques (MANET) and how they combat various health issues like Blood Pressure, Anxiety, Stress, Cognitive Dissonance and promote attentiveness, memory, calmness, linear and lateral thinking and enhance Quality of Life.
Ravikiran's students Anahita & Apoorva, Bhargavi Balasubramanian and Dhruv S Pathangi, have joined in some of the illustrations.
What makes this course truly revolutionary is its inclusive vision that speaks to anyone seeking to understand the brain, heart and soul of Indian Classical Music and Musopathy. By integrating demonstrations, analysis, and historical context, Ravikiran redefines how music appreciation can be taught—merging intellect, intuition, and inspiration. The program’s clarity, depth, and authenticity make it a first-of-its-kind contribution to the preservation, dissemination, and rejuvenation of music, culture and wellness for the 21st century and beyond.
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TAKE THE QUIZ AND EARN YOUR CERTIFICATE NOW!
You can take the Quiz for the entire course at once or after each chapter. To receive your certificate, you must complete the quiz for each of the 10 chapters or the entire course.
To be eligible for the award and certificate, please ensure you have completed the course. You may be asked to provide your receipt number.
QUIZ Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I take the Quiz?
Reinforcement of Learning:
The quiz solidifies knowledge acquired during the course, enhancing retention and understanding of key concepts.
Self-Assessment:
You can evaluate your understanding of Carnatic music, and put your skills to use in enjoying classical music better.
Certification:
The certificate awarded upon passing this fun quiz showcases your proficiency in Carnatic music.
Special Award for Exceptional Performance: Scores above 90% will be awarded the Rasika Shiromani certificate and 1 month's access to Acharyanet's Premium Subscription with over 1000 lessons taught by Carnatic legends.
Immediate Feedback:
Participants receive immediate feedback after each question, helping them learn from mistakes and understand correct information.
Flexible Learning Pace:
The option to take the quiz in parts or all at once accommodates different learning styles and schedules, making it accessible for everyone.
Do I need to purchase the course to attempt the Quiz?
Yes. All questions are based on the online course. The course can be purchased here.
Im being asked to enter a code for the Quiz. Where can I find this?
Here are the codes for the Quizzes:
Entire Course All Chapters - 5162 7782
Chapter 1 - 5162 7782
Chapter 2 - 08357638
Chapter 3 - 07685894
Chapter 4 - 08603398
Chapter 5 - 55265030
Chapter 6 - 37177094
Chapter 7 - 08341254
Chapter 8 - 60606214
Chapter 9 - 59098886
Chapter 10 - 09291526
Do I have do all the Quizzes?
You can either do just one quiz, for the Entire Course or complete each chapter one quiz at a time.
Go through the entire Music Appreciation Course and take the Quiz to earn your certificate.
Exceptional performance (above 90%) will also be awarded with the Rasika Shiromani certificate and 3 months access to the Premium Subscription w taught by Carnatic legends.
The quiz can be taken after completing all the chapters at one time or in parts at the end of each chapter. However, to obtain the certificate, all chapters must be completed.
There is no time limit; you can complete the quiz at your own convenience.
The quiz will aid learning by providing the correct answers after each question.
An accuracy score will be given, based on which the participant will be awarded a certificate with the corresponding award title.
You can make any number of attempts to improve your score.
Is there a time limit?
There is no time limit. You can save the quiz and come back and complete later. The system will have your information stored that you can access anytime.
What do I do after completing the quiz?
Please email support@acharyanet.com with your name, receipt number for the course purchase and we will award you the certificate by email.
What are the essential requirements to obtain a certificate?
Course purchase and receipt.
Completion of quiz for each of the 10 chapters or entire course.
I have some questions, how can I get in touch?
Contact us on Whatsapp at +91-8025954508 or email support@acharyanet.com
Raving Responses!
Very enriching and informative series including many topics that enlighten all who appreciate Carnatic music whether they are a student, performer or guru. Kudos to Acharyanet for bringing this from a renowned maestro and ardent explorer of music himself.
V S P Gayatri Sivani
Violinist
This course is a concise, engaging introduction to Carnatic music covering its melodic, rhythmic, aesthetic, compositional, improvisational, performative, historical, and concert traditions.
Dr S Saraswathi
Bioinformatics Researcher
The course is well structured and organised. Also well illustrated with clear experts practices from the basic to advanced levels
Hats off to Ravikiran and his team with Acharyanet.
Dr N Sundararajan
Retired Professor, NTU Singapore