4. Which bandish should be taught first to a new student, Masitkhani or Razakhani?

Which bandish should be taught first to a new student, Masitkhani or Razakhani?

Masitkhani being a slow tempo gat, could be easier to teach/ play…. but the tempo is difficult for students to absorb with hand clapping. Hence it is better to start with a Razakhani gat in a slower tempo and then gradually increase the tempo. Further, it is easier to remember a faster moving melody than a slow long drawn melodic structure. However, my response relates to a beginner and not a relatively advanced student.

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