Hindustani Vocal 210

At this point the learner has developed intense listening skills in both Sur and Taal. Hence the Ragas learnt earlier are reviewed with a new approach and skill level. Student is encouraged tossing extempore Aalap with different compositions like Bada Khayal, Chhota Khayal, Dhrupad and Tarana. Student can apply these concepts to Raga based Bhajans. Raga Brindavani Sarang is revisited. A Tarana is learnt in Brindavani Sarang exploring the speedy phrases that express this Raga beatifully. A Bada Khayal Bandish in this Raga would show how this Raga which has expressions through folk music transforms itself into Raga in full bloom! 

Raga Bhupali compositions are reviewed. Raga Khamaj is revisited. Here the Khayal composition learnt will be a Thumri Ang Bandish while exploring this versatile Raga. For composition Sanskrit verses are given which are to be set to different Ragas learnt.

Theory: History of classical Music, Dhrupad/Khayal, Margi and Desi Sangeet, Ragas and Rasas- emotions associated with Ragas. Do plants grow better with Music? Can Ragas heal?