varaama
Varaama, often transliterated as varāma or varnam, is a traditional repertoire piece in the Carnatic classical music tradition and in Bharatanatyam dance. It serves as a structured training piece used to develop voice, breath control, sruti alignment, and aural discipline while learning a new raga and tala. Teachers typically introduce varnams early in a student’s training.
In its musical form, varāma is composed in a single raga and is linked to a fixed
In concert settings and pedagogy, varnams occupy a central place. In Carnatic performance, they are used in
Varaama’s role as a pedagogical and performance piece has made it a staple in traditional music training