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35+ Rare Hindustani Ragas 🎵 – Discover Seasonal & Hidden Gems of Indian Classical Music
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20+ Rare Hindustani Ragas 🎵 – Discover Unique Melodic Gems
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15 Rare Hindustani Ragas You Should Know 🎵 – From Purvi to Bhimpalasi
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DHWANI VIGYAN
Naad “ Nakaar ” is Pran vachak and “ Dakaar ” is Agni Vachask . Therefore the sound which is generated from the connection of air and fair is called as Naad . Usually two types of naad are there: Ahat and Anahat . Both the Naad have appeared in the body, so the body…
FORMS OF SHRUTI
FORMS OF SHRUTI As we can see there are 2 names as Shruti and swar, but there is no special difference in both if seen carefully. Because both the voices are helpful in music, are used in singing and both voices can be heard clearly. Now let’s explain the distinction…
ELUCIDATION OF SHRUTI AND SWARA
The sound which can be used in the song and can be distinguished clearly from one another is identified as Shruti . To understand more clearly from this, suppose we first took a Naad (note) whose movement number ( andolan sankhya ) is 100 vibrations per second. Then…
SANGEET KA SWAR PAKSHYA (Music Side)
SANGEET KA SWAR PAKSHYA (Music Side) Sangeet Sangeet is a combining form of song, dance and instruments. In reality, these three trades singing, dancing and playing instruments are totally different from each other. Though these are different from one another,…
Harmonium
A harmonium is a type of organ that uses air pushed through reeds to create sound. It is popular in Indian music and is often described as sounding like an accordion. Although it is most commonly used in Eastern music, the harmonium was developed in Paris and brought…
History of Sitar
Among Indian classical musical instruments, the sitar is perhaps the best known. What’s not known is its exact origin. The sitar has been in existence for thousands of years in one form or another, but there are several theories as to who invented it. Most…
Tabla
The Indian tabla, a two-piece percussion instrument, is the principal rhythmic accompaniment to most North Indian classical (namely khyal) and light music. It is said to have its origin in the two-faced drum called mridangam (used in South Indian music) and the…
Violin
The violin, the most commonly used member of the modern string family, is the highest-sounding instrument of that group. Its four strings are stretched over a high arched bridge that permits the playing of one or two strings at a time, as well as the nearly…
Drums
The standard drum set we know now exists since 1935. It was ‘invented’ in the USA, in New Orleans. It consists of a few different parts. But it took a while before a drum set looked like this one. A lot of different drums have been used in the past. Tribes…
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35+ Rare Hindustani Ragas 🎵 – Discover Seasonal & Hidden Gems of Indian Classical Music
🎼 Introduction Dive into the mesmerizing world of Indian classical music through a curated selection of unique ragas. Each raga presented below is rooted in centuries of tradition and carries a distinct flavor, emotional expression, and melodic structure. Whether…
Modern Eulogy: The Art of Alaap & Gamak in Modern Music 🎶
Explore how modern eulogy in music embraces the timeless art of Alaap—from its Nom-Tom and Akaar methods to structured divisions like Sthayi, Antar, Sanchari, and Abhog—and the intricate types of Gamak that add expressive depth.
Modern Arrangement Singing or Musical Styles: Exploring Dhrupad & Khayal in Indian Classical Music 🎵
Explore modern arrangement singing in Indian classical music, from the rich legacy of Dhrupad and its four voices to the creative expressions of Khayal.
What is Taan Bol-Alaap and Bol-Taan
Alaap-Taan and Other Definitions in Ancient Times In ancient times there was a healthy rule to create an Alaap. In the book of Sangeet Ratnakar has its description: Entire raag is dependent on Ansh Swara. That’s is only called Sthaai. The fourth swara of sthaai is…
Other Kinds Singing Styles
Dhumri In raagas where Tappa is sung often there only dhumri is also sung. wajah often shortener, but the expression of the words by expressions is considered to be the speciality of Thumri Singing Thumri is born in the court of nawab. it is said that it was the…
Present method of singing for singing style
In new method in the management of six elements (Swara, virudh, Tenak, pad, paat and taal) 3 started getting used. ‘Paad’, and ‘Virudh’ I considered mean similarly their management is more. Following is their description: Drupad It is said that Drupad was first…
Distinction between heroes and singers
Nayak Who have learnt both ancient and new types of music and according to the teachings of tradition, rhythm and tone? Who sings and play area called “Nayak “. skill presented by him or her can be called Nayaki. Gayak The one who uses good traditions and music…
Qualities and Faults of a singer
Qualities and Faults of a Singer The singer who sings with suitable grace , feelings and language , can be successful in winning the heart of his or her audience. That is why, Indian scholars have described about qualities and faults very beautifully. The singer who…
Jaati – Singing
Jaati – Singing Along with the Gram and murchna, it is necessary to make the Jaati Singing also clear. In ancient times there was no object called ‘Raga’. In place of ‘raga’, at that time these Jaati were actually mool-ragas. Different forms these Jaatis, many…
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