Learn Ilayaraja Telugu/Tamil Hits On Carnatic Flute Vol : 1

🎶 Ninnukori Varnam by S.P. Bala Subrahmaniyam and S. Janaki

• Composer: Ilayaraja
• Movie: Aboorva Sagodhar (1986)

Pallavi:

Ninnukori varnam varanam,
Oru kili thanithirukka,
Unakkena thavam irukkaa,
Iru vizhi sivanthirukka,
Ithazh mattum veluthirukka,
Azhagiya raguvaranae anuthinamum.

Charanam 1:

Unnaithaan chinna penn etho ketka,
Ullukkul angangae ekkam thaakka,
Mottuthaan mellathaan poo pol pookka,
Thottuppaar kattippaar dhegam verkka,
Poojaikaaga vaaduthu dhevan unnai theduthu,
Aasai nenjam enguthu aattam pottu toonguthu,
Unnodu naan... oyaamal thaen aatrilae,
Neeraada ninaikkayil...

Pallavi (Repeated):

Ninnukori varnam varanam,
Oru kili thanithirukka,
Unakkena thavam irukkaa,
Iru vizhi sivanthirukka,
Ithazh mattum veluthirukka,
Azhagiya raguvaranae anuthinamum.

Charanam 2:

Pennalla veenai naan neethaan meettu,
Enenna raagangal neethaan kaattu,
Indralla netralla kaalam thorum,
Unnodu pinnodum kaadhal nenjam,
Vannappaavai moganam,
Vaadippoana kaaranam,
Kanni thogai meniyil,
Minnal paayichum vaalibam,
Un nyabagam neengaamal en nenjilae,
Theeyaaga kothikuthu.

Pallavi (Final Repetition):

Ninnukori varnam varanam,
Oru kili thanithirukka,
Unakkena thavam irukkaa,
Iru vizhi sivanthirukka,
Ithazh mattum veluthirukka,
Azhagiya raguvaranae anuthinamum.

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🎶 Sundari Kannaal Oru Sethi by S.P. Bala Subrahmaniyam and S. Janaki

• Composer: Ilayaraja
• Movie: Aboorva Sagodhar (1986)

Pallavi:

You work for i,
You play for me,
You dance for us,
You sing for all,
Your smile is the treasure of our lives.

Charanam 1:

I saw you in the mirror of love,
In your reflection, I saw myself,
My heart beats faster in your presence,
A gentle breeze from your touch sets me free,
You are like a soothing melody that calms my mind,
In every moment with you, I feel reborn.

Pallavi (Repeated):

You work for i,
You play for me,
You dance for us,
You sing for all,
Your smile is the treasure of our lives.

Charanam 2:

I travel through the world with you in my heart,
Every step I take, your memory accompanies,
In every song, your tune resonates,
With every note, I feel closer to you,
Like a flower that blooms under the sun's rays,
My love for you grows day by day.

Pallavi (Final Repetition):

You work for i,
You play for me,
You dance for us,
You sing for all,
Your smile is the treasure of our lives.

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Detail Fingering and Verbal Explanation:

For each song, the detail fingering and verbal explanation are provided to help you learn the Carnatic classical music notation (Swaram/Vocal) and Veena or Violin fingering (Taala/Rhythm). The Swaram is the melodic part of the song, while the Taala provides the rhythmic structure.

Shruthi Description:

• Sa - C
• Ga - D
• Ri - E
• Ma - F
• Dha - G
• Na - A
• Si - B (flat)
• Pa - C (sharp)

The songs are rendered in a way that the learners can understand the nuances of Carnatic music, including the importance of laya (tempo), gara (rhythmic cycle), and shruthi (pitch). The explanations also cover the theory behind the composition, the emotional expressions conveyed through music, and the cultural context of the songs.

Remember, practice is key to mastering these pieces. Listen to the songs, understand the rhythm, and then try to sing or play along with a slower tempo if necessary. With time and dedication, you'll be able to perform these beautiful compositions with ease and confidence.