Layam - Carnatic Metronome

Name: Layam - Carnatic Metronome
Rating: 4.3 (270 reviews)
Author: Mysore Vadiraj

By: Mysore Vadiraj

Layam App is a new concept to help students to practice with Mridangam anytime.

Features & Capabilities

Layam - Carnatic Metronome is a specialized Chrome extension designed for Carnatic music students to practice Mridangam rhythms anytime and anywhere. The app provides authentic Mridangam tones with various thalams like Aadi, Mishrachapu, Khanda Chapu, and Rupaka, along with multiple nadais (rhythmic subdivisions) and shruthis (pitch standards). It supports BPM settings from 70 to 120, catering to different musical tempos.

Distinct features include carefully selected nadais suited for various Carnatic compositions such as varnam, krithis, thillanas, and devotional songs. The app includes Mohra and Korvai sequences to help students understand the structure of Mridangam solos and concert endings. It also features built-in shruthi tones for seamless practice without external devices. While it is a powerful practice tool, Layam emphasizes that it does not replace the nuanced artistry of live Mridangam performance. Available on the Play Store, it encourages quality audio equipment for best sound output and plans for a paid version with extended BPM coverage.

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2.0 Last updated: 2018-03-27

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2017-12-12

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2026-06-09

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Developed by:

Mysore Vadiraj

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.abheri.laya

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my*****@gmail.com

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http://www.mysorevadiraj.com

User Reviews

The app is praised for its excellent Mridangam sound and usefulness in developing rhythm control during Carnatic music practice. Users find it motivational and good as accompaniment and note that it runs well in the background. However, multiple users report app stability issues like crashing and needing reinstall. Payment and subscription management is problematic, with repeated charges or loss of access. The free version is limited and many features require payment. Pitch control for korvai and mohra is inadequate, and users request more flexible tempo and beat counting features.

Pros

High quality Mridangam sound, useful for instrumental and vocal practice
Helps develop layam (rhythm) control effectively
App is motivational and inspiring for music practice
Works well as accompaniment during practice
Can run in the background allowing multi-tasking

Cons

Payment and subscription issues, including repeated payment requests after reinstall
App crashes or stops working randomly requiring reinstall
Limited free version with many features behind paywall
Korvai and mohra pitch/shruti do not change as expected, causing pitch issues
Lack of flexible tempo settings and visual beat/count display

Recent reviews

Very useful for instrumental practice. And the quality of the mridangam sound is excellent. This helps me and my students develop layam control while playing krithis and kalpanaswarams.

Vi*****, 2024-12-08

Hello Vadiraj Sir, It's a great app. I'm very happy to use this app. I'm also a music learner. After downloading this, daily I'm practicing with Mridangam. Thanks a lot for such a great app. 🙏🙏