Raag Sangeet of Hindustani Classical Music is pivoted on the knowledge of Raag-Ang ragas. If the musician doesn’t have full knowledge of the raag-ang ragas, then he or she will not be able to perform with competence!
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Every Raga in Hindustani Classical Music is associated with a time of day or a season for performance! learn the concepts which help decide the same!
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'Tarana' is a popular form of North Indian Classical Music using syllables set to Swar and Taal. Explore the rich history of the art form and its southern counterpart the Tillana.
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Kaku is a concept which deals with intonational variations and modulations in sound and voice! Music is an expression and of deep emotions. Explore the ancient idea from the times of Bharata
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The ancient texts of Bharat, Naarad, Sharangdev have written about the good and bad qualities. Every musician should possess the knowledge of Gun-Dosh. Learn more!
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The Human voice production is a complex phenomenon involving various organs of the head, throat and chest and in a different sense the whole body. Every musician must understand the instrument responsible for the music and melody one creates to master it!
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For any music, the voice must first be trained with procedures involving correct voice production and musical ideas. All efforts in training the voice should finally result in effortless singing of what is thought of! Read to know more!
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“Riyaaz” is perhaps the most commonly used term in the discourse of Hindustani Music. It enjoys a prestige next only to such other terms as guru, gharana and raag. Lets us get a overview on the Term! More to come!
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Vedas the fountain head of all knowledge and of course the seeds of Indian classical music! Learn more on the aspects of Vedas from where ideas of music sprang from!
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Learn about the popular swar notation systems in India for hindustani classical music!
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Learn about the popular swar notation systems in India for hindustani classical music!
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India has a rich past in the use of various instruments in music, as described in the ancient texts. Learn about the popular four fold classification of instruments in Indian music
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All expressions in music happen in time, Melodies are sung in different rhythms. The speciality of Indian Music lies in the cyclical nature of Taal. Learn about the various Thekas of Talas used in Indian Classical Music.
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Indian Philosophy believes in the creation of universe through the sound of Pranava 'OM'. Learn about the basic principles of sound and science of various aspects of sound
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All forms of music that exist today uses some form of decoration which we call musical ornaments or embellishments. Discover the concepts of Varna, Alankaar and types of Gamakas as described in the ancient texts and the modern day embellishments used in Indian Classical Music
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The Human Voice is a medium of communication and expression in nature. The human voice is superior to all man-made instruments. All aspects of sound such as pitch, volume, tone, timbre, and emotion can be changed at will making it the best of instruments. Discover what ancient texts have talked about the human voice, understand its anatomy and on how the Voice is cultured in Indian Classical Music!
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The term Gharana is very important and unique topic in the field of music – both vocal and instrumental. It is a term used to describe an important style of music. Let us understand the history of Gharana and its development!