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How To Tune The Sitar In Easy Steps: A Beginners’ Guide


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Sitar is a stringed instrument that makes a sound similar to the violin. This instrument has been around for thousands of years. It is used in traditional and classical Indian music, as well as in folk music. The word ‘sitar’ comes from Persian, meaning three strings. Sitar instruments have three or four main strings that run over a large resonator bowl made of pewter, copper, wood, or glass. A sitar player shifts the position of their fingers on the strings to change the notes being played. If you are a complete novice to the sitar, and not sure where to start, this guide will help you out. I’m going to explain what each string does and how it works with the other strings how to tune the sitar in easy steps.

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A Simple Guide To Raag Bhairav


The king of morning ragas is Raag Bhairav. This raga stimulates the senses. It is vitally important that Rishabh and Dhaivat in this Raag oscillate, as this energizes the mood in the Raag. It is an Indian classical raga associated with the Bhairav Thaat. In the mornings and as the beginning piece at concerts, it is a sampurna raga that is traditionally performed. It defines the Thaat, or style, that it belongs to. It is helpful to understand how the name “Bhairav” came to be associated with the viciousness of Lord Shiva due to its etymological roots. Bhairav raga is an ancient raga that is considered to be extremely old and originated many centuries ago.

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Indian Raga – An Insight Into The Musical Genius Of The East


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Indian classical music uses ragas as melodic frameworks for improvisation, similar to melodic modes. “Raga” is an old ancient Sanskrit word that means passion and colour. There are certain rules that govern Raga compositions, and it is characterized by a melodic structure made up of certain notes. Despite its central position in classical Indian music, the raga does not have a direct translation to classical European music. Traditionally, ragas are composed by a melodic soloist with a drum and a drone as accompaniment. Among the most popular instruments are the sitar, tabla, and tanpura or tempura. An Arohana and Avrohana is a scale for an ascending and descending form of a raga.

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Best Music Genre For Every Mood


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The best music genre for every mood is something that everyone has an opinion on. When you think about it, there are so many different types of music – and even more sub-categories – that it’s impossible to say which one is best for any situation. We all have those days when we wake up and feel like listening to music. But there are some moments when you need a specific genre of music for a specific mood. It may sound weird but according to some research, the type of music that plays in our ears can actually affect our mood. Whether it’s a fast beat or soft piano notes, certain types of songs can help calm us down, while others can get us pumped up for action.

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POP

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ROCK

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HIP HOP

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COUNTRY

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JAZZ

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CLASSIC

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The 5 Most Famous Musical Theories


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Musical theory is a complex subject that has been debated by musicians for centuries. However, there are five theories that have been so popular, so important and so influential throughout the history of music that they have stood out from the rest.

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