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Posted on 02 January, 2021 • 5 min read
Raga Bhoopali also called variously as Bhupali , Bhoop , Bhopali or Mohanam , is one of the oldest scales in Indian music. It is an…
Posted on 10 October, 2020 • 7 min read
Rhythm is an integral part of nature. Our breathing, pulse rate, swaying of a pendulum are all governed by a certain rhythmic structure. As…
Posted on 09 October, 2020 • 8 min read
Pallavi is the primary format for developing and showcasing a Raga with rhythm and lyrics, in Indian Classical Music. Background Recall…
Posted on 26 September, 2020 • 5 min read
In the tradition of Indian Classical music, वीणा (Veena), वाणी (Voice) and वेणु (Bamboo flute) represent a time honoured trio of…
Posted on 23 August, 2020 • 3 min read
A fundamental and important concept in Indian Classical Music is the distinction between: a scale (referred to as a Melakarta or…
Posted on 19 August, 2020 • 8 min read
Raga Alapana is the primary format for introducing and developing a Raga in Indian Classical music. Background In an earlier post , we…
Posted on 14 August, 2020 • 11 min read
Introduction Indian Classical Music was not always like we know and understand today, having evolved continuously over a period of 150…
Posted on 11 August, 2020 • 3 min read
The beauty of Indian Classical music performances is that they are extempore and the music happens in the moment without premeditation…