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"Less is More", Western Carnatic Music (2023)

Guillermo Gómez subías
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The main objective of this research is to develop a warm-up method for musicians. The structure and core of my method is inspired by Carnatic music. The power and philosophy of this deep Indian cultural music is complemented by its benefits such as helping to feel relaxed, calmer, less anxious, more in the present and opening the senses among others. It could help musicians to create a healthier mindset for their musical life. The method used in this work is based on an experimentation phase where the developed exercises were tested and evaluated through questionnaires filled out by the participants. After the analysis of around 50 questionnaires obtained from six experimental sessions, the data revealed that the main idea of developing a warm-up method (which keeps the essence and benefits of the original Carnatic music mentioned above) was achieved. The obtained data show that both performers and listeners had similar feelings and sensations about being calmer, more relaxed, more focused and having more activated senses while and after playing and listening to the exercises. The musicians were in a more positive mood after the exercise as it helps to develop various musical aspects such as ear tuning, blending within a band and sound. The developed method could be used as a warm-up exercise that helps musicians create a healthier and more engaged mindset while playing. Additionally, the exercises could be used as music for a specific audience, with the aim of helping them feeling more relaxed, calmer, less anxious and more in the present.
typeresearch exposition
keywordswarm-up, carnatic music, raga, improvisation, relax, calm, developing focus
date19/11/2022
published19/07/2023
last modified19/07/2023
statuslimited publication
share statusprivate
copyrightGuillermo Gómez Subías
licenseCC BY-NC-ND
urlhttps://www.researchcatalogue.net/view/1819527/1932781
published inKC Research Portal
portal issue3. Internal publication


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