Category: Talim Related

The Raga : From the Drop to the Ocean

  The raga system is a uniquely ingenuous product of the Indian musical mind. It provides the framework within which the musician can simultaneously perform the roles of composer and performer through the process of improvisation. In this paper, I propose to deal with the basic definition of the raga, the principles of improvisation, and… Continue reading The Raga : From the Drop to the Ocean

Talim

Significance    The word ‘Talim” signifies serious and deeper values as compared to the connotation of the word “Tuition” or “Class room teaching” in the modern sense. Though Talim has undercurrents of the Urdu language, it underscores the spirit and philosophy of music education under the Guru- Shishya Parampara.   It would be self-evident that… Continue reading Talim

Research on Instruments

Traditionally, a majority of Indian musical instruments are hand-made and the art of “making” of instruments is passed on from generation to generation, similar to the process of imparting the knowledge of Indian classical music itself.  Whilst there are innumerable merits in this traditional system, it is believed that a research study to support the… Continue reading Research on Instruments

Evolution of the Indian Melody

To be able to appreciate the essence of Indian Music it is necessary to understand various aspects of the same apart from its History. It would be appreciated that we should understand : 1. How music was rendered through o few musical notes many years ago 2. How from these notes a scale was invented,… Continue reading Evolution of the Indian Melody

Attributes of Raga

1. The structure of a raga should contain at least five notes. A raga can be categorised as either (a) Audav (b) Shadav (c) Sampurna. 2. Ragas having five or six notes in the Aroha and seven notes or notes other than used in the Aroha in the Avaroha, could still be called Sampurna according… Continue reading Attributes of Raga