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What are the basics of Indian classical music?
Indian classical music has two foundational elements, raga and tala. The raga, based on a varied repertoire of swara (notes including microtones), forms the fabric of a deeply intricate melodic structure, while the tala measures the time cycle.
What does Hindustani music feature?
Hindustani music places more emphasis on improvisation and exploring all aspects of a raga, while Carnatic music is primarily composition-based. The central notion in both these systems is that of a melodic musical mode or raga, sung to a rhythmic cycle or tala. It is melodic music, with no concept of harmony.
What are the components of Hindustani music?
The most prominent instruments of Hindustani music are the sitar (a long-necked fretted lute with about 30 melodic, drone, and sympathetic strings), sarod (a short-necked unfretted lute with sympathetic and drone strings), sarangi (a bowed fiddle), shehnai (an oboelike wind instrument), tabla (a set of two drums played …
What are the 16 ragas?
Janya ragas are Carnatic music ragas derived from the fundamental set of 72 ragas called Melakarta ragas, by the permutation and combination of the various ascending and descending notes….Scales.
Raga Name | Ascending Scale (ārohanam) | Descending Scale (avarohanam) |
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Karnātaka Shuddha Sāveri | S R₁ M₁ P D₁ Ṡ | Ṡ D₁ P M₁ R₁ S |
What are the key features of Hindustani music?
What is the role of head tone in Hindustani classical music?
In Hindustani classical music, a strong and free chest tone is used for most of the pitches, and an appropriate mix of chest and head tones is used to sing the higher pitches – the higher the pitch, the greater the proportion of head tone. The trick is to increase the ratio of head tone so gradually and smoothly that the transition is seamless.
What is the best way to learn Hindustani music?
The first thing I would recommend for all students of Hindustani music is to acquire a digital tanpuraand tabla to practice with. There are many such products available these days, both standalone devices and software that you can install and play from your computer or smartphone.
What is the difference between Hindustani and Carnatic music?
Or how different Hindustani (North Indian) classical music sounds compared to Carnatic (South Indian) classical music. In fact, almost all genres of music have their own distinct styles of voice production. Therefore, it is important to find role models within the musical genre of your choice.
Are there any resources available to learn Indian classical music?
If you are looking for practical training in vocal or instrumental Indian classical music, there are, again, many resources available for both serious and casual students. Further down on this page, I have also provided voice training tips specific to Hindustani music that you will find useful. A Few Useful Tools and Resources