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Who is the father of Hindustani music?
Tansen
Many musicians consider Tansen as the founder of Hindustani music. Tansen’s style and innovations inspired many, and many modern gharanas (Hindustani music teaching houses) link themselves to his lineage.
Which raga is sung in evening?
| Raaga | Thaat | Performance Time |
|---|---|---|
| Kamod | Kalyan | Evening |
| Kedar | Kalyan | Night |
| Khamaj | Khamaj | Evening |
| Kirwani | Night |
What is thaat in Hindustani music?
A Thaat (IAST: thāṭ) is a “Parent scale” in North Indian or Hindustani music. The term thaat is also used to refer to the frets of stringed instruments like the sitar and the veena.
What is a raga in music?
A Raga (also spelt Raag) in Indian classical music refers to particular melodic modes where the musical notes are rendered in predetermined patterns. Different ragas use different combinations of notes, thereby creating a variety in scales, harmony, moods, and of course, the effects on the listeners.
What makes a good raga performance?
On a technical level, the performer will strive to deliver the raga to its fullest extent to create a complete and well-rounded exposition. The spiritual dimension gives the performer the capacity to dissolve his or her ego in the raga as he or she brings emotion (sorrow, pleasure, anger, etc.) in to enliven the music.
What are seasonal ragas in Hindustani music?
Ragas in Hindustani classical music relate to different seasons as well. Seasonal ragas can be performed any time (day or night) during that season. Summer in India is not as pleasant as in Romantic English Literature; its scorching heat is reflected through the Raga Deepak.
How do I become a raga student?
Becoming immersed in raga theory and practice, a student learns primarily through oral means by listening and learning the tradition passed down from his or her guru.