Carnatic Violin
R. R. Keshavamurthy
1913 - 2006Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Seven-string violinist, teacher, and author
The journey
Biography
R. R. Keshavamurthy, popularly known as RRK, was born in 1913 and died in 2006. He specialised in the seven-string violin. He studied with Bidaram Krishnappa, the guru of Mysore T. Chowdiah, and became known for disciplined practice, violin fingering techniques, and a strong teaching lineage. His students and musical influence include performers such as Jyotsna Srikanth, and he authored several books on music.
Key moments
Performance Highlights
- Specialist in the seven-string violin
- Student of Bidaram Krishnappa
- Teacher and author of books on music and violin technique