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Category: MUSIC THEORY

Raag Yaman – A Basic Structure Of Music

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A raag ( Hindustani: राग) is a melodic mode or raga, a pattern of pitches in classical Indian music. There are hundreds of raags in Indian classical music, which have been used for centuries to express creativity and emotions in music. The raag Yaman belongs to the second group of Indian classical music, known as “Komal” ragas – or flat notes. These ragas are characterized by a natural downward movement and their notes descend in pitch. The raag also has both shuddha (natural) and tivra (sharpened) swaras.

* Tivra Ma: D# F# G A B C D
* Shuddh Ma: E F# G A B C

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The History Of Rock And Roll In The Infographic

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rock and roll

The infographic below takes a look at the evolution of rock and roll. The History of Rock and Roll infographic explores the roots of rock music with some key artists from each decade. It’s been more than 6 decades since Chuck Berry released his first hit song in May 1955, about a month after Elvis Presley recorded his first single for RCA in March of that same year. Since then, hundreds of artists have emerged with unique sounds and styles – some moving on to super stardom while others remain unknown outside of their respective cities or countries.

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How To Tune The Sitar In Easy Steps: A Beginners’ Guide

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Introduction

Sitar is a stringed instrument that makes a sound similar to the violin. This instrument has been around for thousands of years. It is used in traditional and classical Indian music, as well as in folk music. The word ‘sitar’ comes from Persian, meaning three strings. Sitar instruments have three or four main strings that run over a large resonator bowl made of pewter, copper, wood, or glass. A sitar player shifts the position of their fingers on the strings to change the notes being played. If you are a complete novice to the sitar, and not sure where to start, this guide will help you out. I’m going to explain what each string does and how it works with the other strings how to tune the sitar in easy steps.

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A Simple Guide To Raag Bhairav

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The king of morning ragas is Raag Bhairav. This raga stimulates the senses. It is vitally important that Rishabh and Dhaivat in this Raag oscillate, as this energizes the mood in the Raag. It is an Indian classical raga associated with the Bhairav Thaat. In the mornings and as the beginning piece at concerts, it is a sampurna raga that is traditionally performed. It defines the Thaat, or style, that it belongs to. It is helpful to understand how the name “Bhairav” came to be associated with the viciousness of Lord Shiva due to its etymological roots. Bhairav raga is an ancient raga that is considered to be extremely old and originated many centuries ago.

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Indian Raga – An Insight Into The Musical Genius Of The East

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Introduction

Indian classical music uses ragas as melodic frameworks for improvisation, similar to melodic modes. “Raga” is an old ancient Sanskrit word that means passion and colour. There are certain rules that govern Raga compositions, and it is characterized by a melodic structure made up of certain notes. Despite its central position in classical Indian music, the raga does not have a direct translation to classical European music. Traditionally, ragas are composed by a melodic soloist with a drum and a drone as accompaniment. Among the most popular instruments are the sitar, tabla, and tanpura or tempura. An Arohana and Avrohana is a scale for an ascending and descending form of a raga.

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