Relation between Hindustani and Carnatic Flutes

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Our WhatsApp Group buzzed again with an interesting topic.  Here’s the extract for the benefit of all music lovers out there. Krishnakant (KK) :  Hello. I have a small question which I’m confused about. What pitch of carnatic flute do I need to match an E bass hindustani flute?  I’ve done the reading behind it […]

Raag Yaman Kalyan

Raag Yaman Kalyan

RAAG YAMAN KALYAN This is a very basic information on Raag Yaman Kalyan for beginners.  For more detailed information you may like to refer to resources like wikipedia. Thaat : Kalyan Rass (Nature) : Prem Rass (Romantic) Jaati : Sampurna – Sampurna Vikrit Swar : Tivr Madhyam (M#) Aroh (7 notes) : S R G […]

Raag Yaman

Raag Yaman

RAAG YAMAN Following is the very basic information on Raag Yaman .  For more information, you may like to explore more on the internet like wikipedia where more information on Raag Yaman is given in detail. Thaat : Kalyan Rass (Nature) : Bhakti Rass (Devotion) Jaati : Sampurna – Sampurna Vikrit Swar : Tivr Madhyam […]

Raag Shivranjani

Raag Shivranjani

RAAG SHIVRANJANI Following is the very basic information on Raag Shivranjani.  For more information, you may like to explore more on the internet like wikipedia where more information on Raag Shivranjani is given in detail. Thaat : Kafi Rass (Nature) : Virah Rass (Sad) Jaati : Audav – Audav Vikrit Swar : Komal Gandhar (g) Varjit Swar : […]

Raag Pahadi

Raag Pahadi

RAAG PAHADI Following is the very basic tutorial on Raag Pahadi.  As the name suggests, this raag belongs to mountains. Natives of mountains composed folk melodies in this Raag.  For more information, you may like to explore more on the internet like soundofindia where more information on Raag Pahadi is given in detail. Thaat : […]

Raag Kirwani

raag Kirwani

RAAG KIRWANI Thaat : Not defined. Since this Raag belongs to Carnatic music and it contains Komal Gandhar and Komal Nishad, so, it does not fit into the 10 Thaats of Hindustani Classical music (HCM).  Learn 10 Thaats of HCM in an easy method.  Rass (Nature) : Prem Rass (Romantic) Jaati : Sampurna – Sampurna […]

Raag Bihag

Raag Bihag

RAAG BIHAG This is a very basic information for beginners on Raag Bihag.  Detailed information can be found on other resources like Wikipedia. Thaat : Bilaval.  Learn 10 Thaats of Hindustani Classical Music in an easy method.  Rass (Nature) : Prem Rass (Romantic) Jaati : Audav – Sampurna Aroh (5 notes) : S G M […]

Raag Bhupali

Raag Bhupali

RAAG BHUPALI Following is the very basic information on Raag Bhupali, also known as Bhoop, Bhopali, or Bhoopali.   For more information, you may like to explore more on the internet like Tanarang.com where more details on Raag Bhupali is given. Thaat : Kalyan Rass (Nature) : Bhakti Rass (Devotional) Jaati : Audav – Audav […]

Raag Bhimpalasi

Raag Bhimpalasi

RAAG BHIMPALASI Following is the very basic tutorial on Raag Bhimpalasi.  For more information, you may like to explore more on the internet like wikipedia where more information on Raag Bhimplasi is given in detail. Thaat : Kafi Rass (Nature) : Sringar Rass (Romantic) Jaati : Audav – Sampurna Vikrit Swar : Komal Nishad (n) […]

Raag Bhairavi

Raag bhairavi

RAAG BHAIRAVI Following is the very basic tutorial on Raag Bhairavi.  This Raag uses all the 12 swars, hence, performers find it very suitable to do experiments.  For more information, you may like to explore more on the internet like Chandrakantha where more information on Raag Bhairavi is given. Thaat : Bhairavi Rass (Nature) : […]

Raag Brindabani Sarang

raag brindabani sarang

RAAG BRINDABANI SARANG Raag Brindabani Sarang is a beautiful and popular raga in Hindustani classical music. It is believed to have originated from the Brindavan area of Uttar Pradesh, India, and is commonly associated with the spring season. The raga is characterized by its serene and romantic mood, with a focus on the lower and […]

Raag Bageshri

raag bageshri

RAAG BAGESHRI Following is the very basic information on Raag Bageshri.  For more information, you may like to explore more on the internet like wikipedia where more information on Raag Bageshri is given in detail. Thaat : Kafi Rass (Nature) : Virah Rass (Sadness) Jaati : Audav – Sampurna Vikrit Swar : Komal Gandhar (g), […]

Raag Ahir Bhairav

raag ahir bhairav

RAAG AHIR BHAIRAV Here is an easy tutorial for Raag Ahir Bhairav.  Following is the very basic information on Raag Ahir Bhairav.  For more information, you may like to explore more on the internet like tanarang.com where more information on Raag Ahir Bhairav is given in detail. Thaat : Bhairav Rass (Nature) : Vishad (Sad) […]

Raag Bhairav

raag bhairav

RAAG BHAIRAV Thaat : Bhairav.  Learn 10 Thaats of HCM in an easy method.  Rass (Nature) : Virah, Bhakti Rass (Sadness, Devotional) Jaati : Sampoorn Vikrit Swar : Komal Rishabh (r), Komal Dhaivat (d) Aroh (7 notes) : S r G M P d N S’  Avroh (7 notes) : S’ N d P M […]

Alankars

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ABOUT ALANKARS Practising Alankars everyday is the best way to become proficient in playing Bansuri or for that matter, any other instrument.  Alankars are the logical patterns of Swars which should be played along with Taal (beats).  You can take help of a Tabla player to assist you, or a Tanpura (actual, electronic or App […]