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The general schema of Raag Presentation

The following is the sequence in which various components of a raag are presented in a mehefil (concert)

Alternative 1

1 Alaap

a) Vilambit alaap presented in sections from low notes to high
b) Maddhya alaap divided in to similar sections.
c) Drut alaap divided in to similar sections

2. Composition set to taal

a> Sthaayi
b> Antaraa

3. Bol Baant

4. Repetition of the full composition once.

Alternative 2

1. Avachar : A brief outline of the raag usually in aakaar.

2
.Bandish : a) Sthaayi b) Antaraa

3 Alaap : in the form of badhat using the words of the bandish and broken in to sections .
a) Using the bols of the sthaayi
b) Using the bols of the antaraa.
(After each section the mukhada is repeated)
4. Bol Baant and Layakaari
5. Taans
6. End with tihai
( repeating part of the cheez thrice and coming to the sum)

 

 

Introduction

Saptak (The Scale)

The Drone

Thaat

Today's form of Raag

The meaning of Alaap

The meaning of Taan

Raag Samay Chakra

Difference between Raag and Thaat

Ornamental Melody

Raag and Ras(Emotion)

Raag formation rules

Similarities and differences in Raags

Origin of Raag Names

The general Schema of raag Presentation

The Notation System

40 Principles of Indian Classical Music

 

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