The bandish, or composition, has been aptly described as the mainstay or the backbone of any classical music performance, be it vocal or instrumental. Though my subject should confine itself to Bandish or gat-compositions on instruments, it is necessary to refer to the importance and practical as well as aesthetic dimensions of the Bandish in… Continue reading Bandish on the instruments
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
