12 positions are available in the South Indian 72 mela system. To learn more, read the following explanations. Source © Ludwig Pesch | Creative Commons License >> A scale – mēla in Carnatic or thāt in Hindustani music – isn’t a raga yet: it is no more than an imaginary arrangement of notes for the …
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“Only a tambura can bring in a tranquil aura”: Musicians comment on the convenience and compromise of digital tanpura
South Indian Tambura | Experience | Instruments >> The four strings of the tambura that provide sruthi or the basic swara (pitch) for musicians are considered the life force for any melodic exercise. Fixed in jack wood to enhance the naada, yesteryear musicians were stuck to this pitch provider because there were no alternatives. […] While …
Audio | Live concert by Bhushany Kalyanaraman
Bhushany Kalyanaraman Complete live recording of a classical South Indian (Carnatic) vocal recital with announcements for each item Items 1. Mangalavara Ganapate (Varnam) 05:14Raga: Hamsadhvani; Tala: Adi; Composer: Tanjavoor S. Kalyanaraman 2. Sogasuga Mridanga Talamu (Kriti) 11:29Raga: Sriranjani; Tala: Rupakam; Composer: Tyagaraja 3.Taye Tripura Sundari (Kriti) 07:05Raga: Suddhasaveri; Tala: Khanda Chapu; Composer: Periyaswami Tooran 4. Minakshi …
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7 notes: Any sampurna (melakarta) raga6 notes: ragas Sriranjani & Hamsanandi5 notes: raga Hamsadhvani5 notes: raga Mohana5 notes: raga Valaji5/\7 notes: ragas Bilahari & Mohana Kalyani5/\6 notes: Vasanta6 notes: raga Kuntalavarali << swipe >> to try another exerciseFlow | Exercises, related resources & tips >>
“The tambura is back. But where are the players?” – Interviews in The Hindu
Gaining prominence Despite the many alternatives available today, fortunately we still get to see the tambura player on stage. In fact, the first thing many musicians do after accepting a concert date is to book their preferred tambura player. As more musicians show a renewed interest in the instrument, the tambura is experiencing a resurgence. …
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