My god what an expertise in such a young age. I just skipped learning this instrument in 7 years as my fingers were paining,but now i understand what a big mistake i have committed by not taking hard work. Really miss mridangam and it is so dynamic instrument. Connected to sole i think.. Now learning Santoor and Flute with Hindustani Vocal. Indian music is very unique..!! Love you Rohan.. Such a talented you are..!!
I lugged a mridangam around India for 6 months, and everywhere I went people would say, "you'll never be able to play that!...tabla is one thing...a mridangam is totally another!" Well...many years later...it sits on my staircase, a remnant of my dreams to play my beloved mridangam. Not played...but dusted regularly, and enjoyed as a memory of my time in India...so they were right I guess!! I still adore the sound of the mridangam...and Carnatic music still lifts my heart...So enormous respect to Indian musicians especially mridangam players from me here in the UK.
South Indian music is mathematical n presentation, but north Indian is merely presentation less computation..... correct if I'm mistake..... I m not from India but do appreciate their music , carnatic music n western music
@@srajan5286 ignorance at its finest. Both are mathematical. North India you'll find a lot of micro-beat repertoire. Someone like Ustad Zakir Hussain is a mathematical genius.
Mridangam is my favorite drum out of all drums! You have demonstrated it very well. Thanks for uploading this video! I always say, this is a talking drum 👌😁
this is excellent. I don't play mridangam but I thoroughly enjoy listening to it played, especially by this man, he is very talented! Thank you for sharing this.
Wonderful to see and hear this explanation and performance! Last night I watched Sarvam Thaala Mayam on Netflix and got introduced to the mridangam . Am hooked! Now, if only I could pronounce it correctly!
Excellent play i was one of the oldest disciple of Shri Umayalpuram K Shivaraman learnt for 5 years during my school days and left it :( really planning to continue with all mora , korvai's of adhi,rupaka,misra and kanda one day ...
it is a scientific and analytic approach to tih instrument and it has educative wellness for interested people. Thanks a lot from Turkey ... Fırat Dereli
Rohan, I appreciate your doing this video. It is so clear! I will use it in my class, Intro to World Music. Maybe you could also do a short video explaining the vocal drum syllables, and the how the drum works with the tala cycles! You are fabulous!
hey bro ...love u i m from bangladesh .. my sister performs rabindra sangeet and her ustad plays mridangam sometimes....but it looks alittle different . i pesonally dont know too much but i listen to rabindra , nazrul, balamuralikrishna,sufis, soothes my ears and mind
Good job Roshan.... keep going... expecting more from you...!!! i learn mirudangam in child hood... but a master... this video will be more helpful to polish up my skills... more of your explanations and lessons would make me a master.. :)
Hi, When you play the final Korvai in Trisram, Taka Takadina Jam (6) Taka Takadina Jam (6) Taka takadina Jam (2) This third jam sounds like 2 Mathras, which is suppose to be three before playing the three kandams..... Take care.
rohan is an upcoming mridangam player who accompanied me once in chennai! i wish him a bright musical future! please try to correct the KORVAI(starts at 3.27) and re post it!make tha poorvangam end karvai to 3 instead of 2! somebody already pointed out!
Actually most membranophone type drums are toned, only a few types aren't , it's just that the drums that have become more popular(tom toms, kick, and snare) are of the few that aren't
I'm not positive if this is right, but I'm pretty sure this is the type of mridangam Rohan made himself, where it can change sruti's by just adjusting the nuts/bolts. Don't quote me for that though
Whoa calm down there umeshway, I didn't mean that he created the first mridangam ever played, but he created the new style that he's playing with in this video. When the mridangam was first played, people suspect it was made out of clay or mud, while now it is made out of jackfruit, so whoever first thought of making the mridangam out of wood, and the karani out of sadham and each other parts out of leather, I wold say he "made" that style, because he as the first to think of it, and employ it.
whats your problem? Maybe someeone requested him to make a documentary? I've seen this fellow play live and he is an excellent accompanyist. With knowledge beyond his years. You should be thankful that he is doing something productive here, as apposed to commenting uselessly.
Hi, I play the mridangam, I know some people that do have the black dot in on the thoppi side (left hand), and its fine for now, if your just starting out, however if you really want to get better and play like the artist demonstrating, you may want to purchase yourself a new mridangam
Rohan is from an Indian family, but grew up mostly in the USA -- thus the accent (or lack of same, depending on your viewpoint). What's so strange about that?
Beautiful instrument, beautiful video., beautiful playing! Hi everyone! Would you still recommend this drum for young athletes/sports people? I wanted to ask if playing with a heavy drum on your leg for long periods (i.e. for arrangatrams/long shows) can cause postural problems that are difficult to reverse? I'm just noting that the two hips will be in asymmetrical positions, as will the spine. Will this not affect the long term arrangement of the hips and spine? I've had this happen to me and I wondering how common this can be? It's given me a limp, and has left me unable to play any sport since I was 13, and means I take pain killers every day (since the age of 18). My teachers (who were doctors) didn't mention these side effects, and deny these are common side effects but both walk with a visible limp. Anyone else in a similar position?
Hi I am not sure of the details. But I have also read elsewhere that playing mrudangam has its side effects on your body. I am not sure but to what extent and whether it's of any significance. Thank you..
Om, own the packawaj, I have a problem spending hides are here in Brazil and has no spare leathers, would help me get new leathers, or me indicate the location abroad where I can import new leathers.
Reiniel Christian Rafael mridangam made with different layers as well as little difference in its thickness... in middle its black n surrounding is white...so its played by rhythmic movements of fingers and hands...also player slip his hand to produce sound or to stop vibration.
@uptothe Ahh, I should have known it was the predecessor to the table. Four sturdy legs and a nice surface to work off of. Gotta love those amazing tables :P
Actually mridangam was used on whole India in ancient times .. undoubtedly it's not used in hindustani music but when it comes to religious ceremonies Mridangam is played whether it's northern part or southern part of India ... And there are other instrument which are not in Hindustani style of music but indeed are very essential in religious ceremonies of whole india ( eg. Sitar , ghatam , mridangam , pakhawaj )
Question: What kind of Mridangam do you have? Yours looks very nice with the strap/nut/bolt combo. Where do you get this type of a mridangam?? Please advise
Hi Rohan, Please advise me from where shal I get the same type of Mridamgam which you playing on this video.I do have Mridamgam's which has leather straps.tks & goodluck.
Why not speak the bols when demonstrating ? , it would have made much more sense and is a vital element missed , other wise would have been a good short video ;)
My god what an expertise in such a young age. I just skipped learning this instrument in 7 years as my fingers were paining,but now i understand what a big mistake i have committed by not taking hard work. Really miss mridangam and it is so dynamic instrument. Connected to sole i think.. Now learning Santoor and Flute with Hindustani Vocal. Indian music is very unique..!! Love you Rohan.. Such a talented you are..!!
I lugged a mridangam around India for 6 months, and everywhere I went people would say, "you'll never be able to play that!...tabla is one thing...a mridangam is totally another!" Well...many years later...it sits on my staircase, a remnant of my dreams to play my beloved mridangam. Not played...but dusted regularly, and enjoyed as a memory of my time in India...so they were right I guess!! I still adore the sound of the mridangam...and Carnatic music still lifts my heart...So enormous respect to Indian musicians especially mridangam players from me here in the UK.
South Indian music is mathematical n presentation, but north Indian is merely presentation less computation..... correct if I'm mistake..... I m not from India but do appreciate their music , carnatic music n western music
@@srajan5286 ignorance at its finest. Both are mathematical. North India you'll find a lot of micro-beat repertoire. Someone like Ustad Zakir Hussain is a mathematical genius.
Why do u listen to people. U can still learn.
Mridangam is my favorite drum out of all drums! You have demonstrated it very well. Thanks for uploading this video! I always say, this is a talking drum 👌😁
this is excellent. I don't play mridangam but I thoroughly enjoy listening to it played, especially by this man, he is very talented! Thank you for sharing this.
That was incredible. It's nice to know there's talent coming from so close to home. I live in mount pleasant and I attend Central Michigan University.
Bro that's how interest on such auspicious instrument will be born back in the hearts of todays' generation . . Keep it up . . Respect!
Rohan Krishnamurthy was my first mridangam guru 🙏🙏🙏
Wonderful to see and hear this explanation and performance! Last night I watched Sarvam Thaala Mayam on Netflix and got introduced to the mridangam . Am hooked! Now, if only I could pronounce it correctly!
Excellent play i was one of the oldest disciple of Shri Umayalpuram K Shivaraman learnt for 5 years during my school days and left it :( really planning to continue with all mora , korvai's of adhi,rupaka,misra and kanda one day ...
One of my favorite percussion instruments right here. Beautiful!
Ur the best
it is a scientific and analytic approach to tih instrument and it has educative wellness for interested people. Thanks a lot from Turkey ... Fırat Dereli
The both right and left combination is so great
Excellent!!! Awesome talent!! Keep up the great talent and education. Good for you...
nice perform....i like mrudangam very much....so thanks for this post
Its a technical matter to note that, in the korvai, instead of a 3 (3/6) karvai, all 3 times a 2 (2/6) karvai was given.
Splendid... never seen such a class ... GOOD LUCK and i expect you to be the great player ... of Mirudangam...
god bless you, I am so glad I came accross this video. you are very blessed with musical talent. I wish you the best.
"The piece is equally pre-composed and [as it is] improvised" !!!
I used to play the Mridangam when I was young. Rohan played it really well. Nice !!!
Rohan,
I appreciate your doing this video. It is so clear! I will use it in my class, Intro to World Music. Maybe you could also do a short video explaining the vocal drum syllables, and the how the drum works with the tala cycles! You are fabulous!
excellent performance!!
It does not matter who plays what, only that music is furthered and people are enlightened
Keep it up dear...
Best wishes to you..
God bless you..
very good music, keep up with that work!!!!
godd rohan keep going spread indian music...............show the greatness of indian classical music to the whole word
Nice sound brother!!
Thanks for sharing! It's a beautiful instrument, reminds me strongly the pakhawaj.
hey bro ...love u i m from bangladesh .. my sister performs rabindra sangeet and her ustad plays mridangam sometimes....but it looks alittle different . i pesonally dont know too much but i listen to rabindra , nazrul, balamuralikrishna,sufis, soothes my ears and mind
Excellent!! enjoyed it very much and wish you the best!
very well presented.. played with great clarity..
Nine hours to Rama "1963 " opening music played on this instrument !!
he's good!
You did a good job. Explained very well and played too.
great!!!!! thanks for uploading, i am proud to be an Indian!!!!!!
Venugopal Pillai
you racist! :D
Fantastic mridanga player!!!
Good job Roshan.... keep going... expecting more from you...!!! i learn mirudangam in child hood... but a master... this video will be more helpful to polish up my skills... more of your explanations and lessons would make me a master.. :)
your "chapu" sounds really great..amazing rohan..:)
Hi, When you play the final Korvai in Trisram, Taka Takadina Jam (6) Taka Takadina Jam (6) Taka takadina Jam (2) This third jam sounds like 2 Mathras, which is suppose to be three before playing the three kandams..... Take care.
beautiful nadam...best kind of mridangam. wish to know the details of it...😊😊👍👌
He is excellent witha bright future ahead...all the best
Lovely video, and you're very talented! Great to see you are an artist, as well as a chemistry major!
The beat is so wonderful.
Look at his fingers go! That's absolutely amazing!
Do not play rock-paper-scissors against this guy!
Do not thumb wrestle this guy!
juntao11 his spiritual level is so high that he can read your mind
holy shit how did I find a jojo reference here
Bcoz its never gonna be Rock isn't it 😅
Dude you have a nice feel for the mridang nice one je good tone a cha and kya bhat
very crisp technique and great sound
i am a fan of rohan krishnamurthy sir
Hello I have acquired your video for my schools presentation and have thus violated copyright law
That's just amazing...👍
He MADE the mridangam.... literally
rohan is an upcoming mridangam player who accompanied me once in chennai! i wish him a bright musical future! please try to correct the KORVAI(starts at 3.27) and re post it!make tha poorvangam end karvai to 3 instead of 2! somebody already pointed out!
Wow! I bow to you.
good job! really enjoyed the music and good for school :D
Actually most membranophone type drums are toned, only a few types aren't , it's just that the drums that have become more popular(tom toms, kick, and snare) are of the few that aren't
It is so great, very intellectually demanding it seems!
Beautifully played !
Well presented you play well. nice drum good tone lovely thx !
I'm not positive if this is right, but I'm pretty sure this is the type of mridangam Rohan made himself, where it can change sruti's by just adjusting the nuts/bolts. Don't quote me for that though
Nice job! Great description.
Amazing.. breathless... I want to play like that.. D
Whoa calm down there umeshway, I didn't mean that he created the first mridangam ever played, but he created the new style that he's playing with in this video. When the mridangam was first played, people suspect it was made out of clay or mud, while now it is made out of jackfruit, so whoever first thought of making the mridangam out of wood, and the karani out of sadham and each other parts out of leather, I wold say he "made" that style, because he as the first to think of it, and employ it.
whats your problem? Maybe someeone requested him to make a documentary? I've seen this fellow play live and he is an excellent accompanyist. With knowledge beyond his years. You should be thankful that he is doing something productive here, as apposed to commenting uselessly.
How you are producing naadam
Hi, I play the mridangam, I know some people that do have the black dot in on the thoppi side (left hand), and its fine for now, if your just starting out, however if you really want to get better and play like the artist demonstrating, you may want to purchase yourself a new mridangam
I want to learn from you. Please teach me.
Amazing playing Rohan!
+Abhishek Verma - Abhi, this is random - I was googling for Mridangam videos when this video came up and I saw your comment. Do you know Rohan?
+Bavitha V Haha hey you :-)! No I don't know Rohan, I needed variation in my dholki practice and this guy's video was one of the best to understand.
Yeh he's really good. We were thinking of getting a dholki so I was showing my husband a south Indian form of dholki :)
It looks kinda like the two parts of a tabla joined together. Is it possibly a predecessor to the tabla? Or an ancestor?
Rohan is from an Indian family, but grew up mostly in the USA -- thus the accent (or lack of same, depending on your viewpoint). What's so strange about that?
Beautiful instrument, beautiful video., beautiful playing!
Hi everyone!
Would you still recommend this drum for young athletes/sports people?
I wanted to ask if playing with a heavy drum on your leg for long periods (i.e. for arrangatrams/long shows) can cause postural problems that are difficult to reverse?
I'm just noting that the two hips will be in asymmetrical positions, as will the spine. Will this not affect the long term arrangement of the hips and spine?
I've had this happen to me and I wondering how common this can be? It's given me a limp, and has left me unable to play any sport since I was 13, and means I take pain killers every day (since the age of 18). My teachers (who were doctors) didn't mention these side effects, and deny these are common side effects but both walk with a visible limp.
Anyone else in a similar position?
Hi I am not sure of the details. But I have also read elsewhere that playing mrudangam has its side effects on your body. I am not sure but to what extent and whether it's of any significance. Thank you..
2021
wonderful!👏👏
VERY NICE! VIVACIOUS!
equally pre-composed, and improvised....hey...I got that...
So sad he is not engaged in mission of Nitai and Gouranga..
Hey
really nice sarvalagu and morha - morha corvai
who is your guru?
Guruvayur Dorai.
is that a band nut bolt string drum i want to make this but i want to get the band for dholak or tabla
does it comes in tabla form too? or do i need the skin to put on a tabla
i am studying mridangam but i cant play like this,greatttt
yedu krishnan practice makes perfect just find your own rhythm
Thank you ❤️
Beautiful playing!!!
whats the differenece between this and a dholki / dholak?
Just so awesome!!
Om, own the packawaj, I have a problem spending hides are here in Brazil and has no spare leathers, would help me get new leathers, or me indicate the location abroad where I can import new leathers.
Where do I obtain that drum? Or how?
that is awesome !! :D
Can anyone explain me the science of the instrument how different hand formations change the sound or tone?
Reiniel Christian Rafael mridangam made with different layers as well as little difference in its thickness... in middle its black n surrounding is white...so its played by rhythmic movements of fingers and hands...also player slip his hand to produce sound or to stop vibration.
@uptothe
Ahh, I should have known it was the predecessor to the table. Four sturdy legs and a nice surface to work off of. Gotta love those amazing tables :P
superb! love your playing..from Malaysia
Do u follow Palani(Pazani) school of mridangam?!
mridangam is my faviorite drum i want to learn with you
Actually mridangam was used on whole India in ancient times .. undoubtedly it's not used in hindustani music but when it comes to religious ceremonies Mridangam is played whether it's northern part or southern part of India ... And there are other instrument which are not in Hindustani style of music but indeed are very essential in religious ceremonies of whole india ( eg. Sitar , ghatam , mridangam , pakhawaj )
Keeping it real even though u are not in ur country 👍
Question: What kind of Mridangam do you have? Yours looks very nice with the strap/nut/bolt combo. Where do you get this type of a mridangam?? Please advise
great that you share knowlage
Wow your Chapu is amaizing
Can you play this if you know tabla ? are the bols similar ?
Hi Rohan,
Please advise me from where shal I get the same type of Mridamgam which you playing on this video.I do have Mridamgam's which has leather straps.tks & goodluck.
Why not speak the bols when demonstrating ? , it would have made much more sense and is a vital element missed , other wise would have been a good short video ;)
fantastic job buddy =)