What is Thaat in music? Description of all the 10 thaat. Music Theory
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Definition of Thaat :  The collection of notes which is capable of Producing Raagas is known as ‘thaat’. Thaat is also defined as a parent scale. In other words ‘Swar Saptak’ or the Gamut of seven notes which has Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Dha Ni, in this serial order and is able to produce a raga is called thaat.  Who invented Thaats?  The theory of 72 thaats : The Hindustani system of music admits of 12 notes in an octave known as Sa, Re, Re, Ga, Ga, Ma, ma,Pa, Dha, Dha, Ni, Ni. Out of this 12 note ‘thaat’ or the ‘parent note’ is obtained by m ..read more
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What is Varna in Classical music?
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What is Varna in Classical Music? 'VARNA'  is defined as the mode or manner of singing. It signifies the arrangement of notes in successive order. 'Varnas' are of four kinds. viz, Sthai, Arohi, Avarohi, and Sanchari. STAHI VARNA : To sing or play on an instrument one and the same note over and over again is called 'Sthai Varna', e.q. "Sa Sa Sa Sa, Ga Ga Ga Ga etc. AROHI VARNA : To sing or play on an instrument the notes in the ascending order starting from 'Sa' upwards up to 'Ni' is called 'Arohi Varna' e.q. 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Dha Ni'. AVROHI VARNA : To sing or play on an instrument the ..read more
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What is Saptak?
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 The entire group of seven notes, 'Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Dha Ni', taken from one end to the other end is called 'Saptak'. In order to understand the full connotation of 'Saptak' it will be convenient to know something about 'Sthana' or 'Voice Register'. According to the pitch of sound, Hindustani Music recognises three 'Sthanas' or 'Voice Registers' known as 'Mandra Sthana'. Madhya-Sthana', and 'Tara-Sthana'. 'Sthana' and 'Saptak' are one and the same thing. The voice of 'Mandra Sthana' or 'Voice-Di-Petto' is said to be produced in the chest, the voice of 'Madhya-Sthana' or Voice-De-Falsetto ..read more
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What is Swar?
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Musical Sound which is sweet by itself is called 'Swara'. In other words,every sound that by itself creates a charming sensation on the ear is musical and is called 'Swara' or note. EXPLANATION : That musical sound which is sweet by itself is called 'Swara'. Pandit Sharangdeva, the writer of 'Sangeet Ratnakar', defines swara in the following manner :- Shrutyantar Bhaviya Snighdhoanuranatmka. Swato Ranjyati Shrotachintam sa Swara Uchyate. EXPLANATION : Musical sound which is continuous and uniform and which by itself creates a charming sensation on the ear is called Swara. From the above ..read more
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What is Shruti?
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The term 'Shruti' is a Sanskrit word. It is derived from the root 'SHRU' which means 'to hear'. And 'Shruti' means that which can be heard Our writers on music have defined 'Shruti' in a very simple way thus : "Shruyate Iti Shruti" which means any sound capable of being heard is called "Shruti". This definition of Shruti seems to be very simple. But from the musical point of view it is not possible to give such a wide connotation to the word 'Shruti'. Because music is concerned with that sound alone which is capable of being used in music and not any kind of sound. Besides, the term 'Shruti ..read more
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What are the two types of Indian Music?
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The Two Types of Indian Music There are at present two different types of Indian music currently in the country known as Hindustani or Northern system of music and Karnataki or Southern system of music. Originally there was only one system of music prevalent throughout the length and breadth of India Known as "Gram-Moorchhana-Jati" system. But after 13th century due to certain geographical conditions and political upheavels there came into being the above mentioned two different system of music. INDIAN MUSIC:-          1. Hindustani system of music OR Northern ..read more
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What is music or sangeet?
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SANGEET OR MUSIC "Sangeet" or music is the art of combining sounds so as to please the ear. In other words, any melodic or harmonic combination of notes whether produced by voice or instruments is known as Music or "Sangeet". Music is one of the fine arts which is concerned with the combination of sounds with a view to beauty of form and expressions of emotions. Technically speaking the term 'Sangeet' is a collective term and connoted vocal music, Instrumental music, and dancing. In common parlance 'Sangeet' means vocal music; and Instrumental music and Dancing are supposed to be depend ..read more
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History of Indian Music, British Period
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The history of Indian Music may be broadly classified into three categories:- 1.Hindu Period: from Indus Valley civilization to the 10th century. 2. Mohammadan Period : From 11th century to the 18th century. 3.British Period : From 19th century till Independence. I will be posting about the British period here: For Hindu Period click https://allaboutmusicin.blogspot.in/2017/04/history-of-indian-music-hindustani-music.html For Mohammadan period click https://allaboutmusicin.blogspot.in/2017/05/history-of-indian-music-mohammadan.html         &n ..read more
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History of Indian Music, Mohammadan Period
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The history of Indian Music may be broadly classified into three categories:- 1.Hindu Period: from Indus Valley civilization to the 10th century. 2. Mohammadan Period : From 11th century to the 18th century. 3.British Period : From 19th century till Independence.                    2.  History of Indian Music ( Mohammadan Period) The Mohammadans came to India at 11th century. They were not that good with the theory of music but were very good with the practice. They were very good in composing new music and also dev ..read more
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History Of Indian Music, Hindustani Music Theory
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        History Of Indian Music (Hindu Period) The history of Indian Music may be broadly classified into three categories:- 1.Hindu Period: from Indus Valley civilization to the 10th century. 2. Mohammadan Period : From 11th century to the 18th century. 3.British Period : From 19th century till Independence.                                       (1) HINDU PERIOD The origin of Indian music has always been described in a very fanciful way which were very r ..read more
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