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Carnatic Flute Foundations
From your first breath to your first complete raga phrases.
A patient, practical introduction to the South Indian bamboo flute. Learn instrument care, posture, embouchure, breath, fingering, swaras and tala while building a daily practice that produces a clear, steady tone.
Your teacher
Vid. Amith A. Nadig
An A-grade All India Radio artist rooted in the Carnatic flute tradition, Amith Nadig brings the voice-like Gayaki style into conversation with Hindustani music, jazz and contemporary collaboration.
What you will learn
- Choose, hold and care for a Carnatic bamboo flute
- Develop a clear tone with stable breath support
- Play basic swaras across two octaves
- Practise Sarali, Janta and Daatu exercises in tala
- Build a sustainable daily flute routine
Curriculum
1 module · 1 lesson
Module 1First Breath1 lesson
- PostureFree preview1 min
Before you begin
- No previous music experience is required
- A well-tuned Carnatic bamboo flute
- A tanpura or shruti-box app for daily practice
- At least 20 focused minutes for practice on most days
Frequently asked questions
Which flute should I begin with?
The most comfortable scale depends on your reach and breath. Begin with an instrument you can cover cleanly without strain; personalised guidance can help you choose.
Is this suitable for complete beginners?
Yes. The program begins with holding, blowing and finger placement before introducing swaras, rhythm and simple melodic phrases.