Category: Hindustani Vocal Music

Indian classical music is a genre of South Asian music. It has two major traditions:The North Indian classical music tradition is called “Hindustani music”While the South Indian expression is called “Carnatic” These tradition were not distinct until about the 16th century. Their on during the …

1. Dhrupad Dhrupad is considered as the oldest classical form of India. It evolved from temple of Braj area. Many people believe that it has a Vedic origin Dhrupadr start with aalap followed by Jod then the composed section that is sthayi, Antara , sanchari …

There are two types of Indian Classical Music Initially, there was no difference between Hindustani and Carnatic music but with the arrival of Islamic rule in India differentiation started. Name of Raga Time Season Mood Bhimpalasi In the afternoon Summer Compassion and Joy Bhairavi Dawn Autumn Devotion Kaushiki / Malkauns …

1..Swara ( Frequency, Note, Tone) Sa – SadjaRe – ReshabhaGa – GandharvaMa – MadhyamPa – PanchamDha – DhavaitaNi – Nishada As per Indian mythology, there was an assembly big congregation held by Lord Shiva in which he used 7-frequency sound to address the assembly. 2.. …

The first reference of music is found in “Rig Veda”. A special priest of Vedic period used to sing the hymns of Rig Veda was known as “Udgatar”. All such Hymns of RigVeda which were sung constituted “Samaveda”. Samaveda is considered as “Veda of music” …