


Purandaradasa(1484–1564)is known as the father(Pitamaha) of Carnatic Music. Chennai soon became the locus of Carnatic Music.Ĭarnatic Music and Hindustani Music are two subgenres in Indian classical music. Also, development of various musical instruments happened during this time. Later, Carnatic Music flourished in Vijayanagara Empire. Due to Persian and Islamic influences, there came a demarcation between Hindustani Music and Carnatic Music. Sama Veda has hymns from Rig Veda set to the musical tunes which would be sung using three to seven musical notes during Vedic yajnas. Man has made efforts in simulating the sound of birds and animals from ancient times and the introduction of swaras or notes was through keen observation and perception. What is music according to you? For me, it is the play of seven notes.( Sa Ri Ga Ma Pa Dha Ni Sa).
