I wonder what indian music could have been if she would not had made that vow. And though Panditji was a legend but I believe he failed as a human

I’m a white guy from American with rather limited knowledge of ICM, but have been enjoying more and more of it lately am looking to explore this music further.

I’ve mostly come to this music from two sources. The first being Ravi Shankar and Ali Akbar Khan whom both had some success/roots in the Bay Area where I live. I find I really enjoy how the music is both meditative and very complex with frenetic dynamic cressendos. The other is the more modern music of Arishi Jain, which I find to be absolutely sublime.

I guess I feel like I’m only scratching the tip when the iceberg with what I’ve been listening to and am looking for suggestions of what else I should checkout? Any good resources for learning more about this music? Any suggestions where I might be able to see/hear this music played live in the Bay Area?

I’ve picked up a copy of ‘Finding the Raga’ by Amit Chaudhuri and am just starting to read that. Open to good reading suggestions as well.

Anyone will to chat and answer some dumb questions I have?

Hello, I am a fan of Hindustani music, coming from a Carnatic background. What is the difference between these two raags? I have looked on the internet, but I didn't find anything. I know they both have shuddha and teevra Ma.

Also does Yaman raag allow you to add shuddha Ma, or is only teevra Ma allowed?

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I gave Gandharva Mahavidyalayas Exam for the first time ever and didn't perform very well. Feeling very very Dissapointed. Even though my Guru is saying it's okay and doesn't matter and that exam was just an Formality. But I'm feeling very ashamed. I don't know how to face him.

Big loss to the world of music 🎶

I have fond childhood memories of his ads and performances..

Om Shanti 🙏🏻

https://mrbakarkhani.substack.com/p/echoes-of-a-maestro-remembering-zakir

I saw a description of raga Jog online and was curious about the notation. Specifically, what does (D) and (A) stand for?

• Jog Pattern 1 (D)→S 'n ‘P ’n S G m P n S’ / S’ G’ m’ g’ S’ n P m g S
• Jog Pattern 1 (A)→S 'n ‘P ’n S G m P n S’ / S’ n P m G m g S
• Jog Pattern 2 (D)→’P ’n S g ’n S G m S G m P G m P n m P n S’ / m’ g’ S’ n g’ S’ n P S’ n P m n P m G P m g S
• Jog Pattern 2 (A)→’P ’n S g ’n S G m S G m P G m P n m P n S’ g’ S’ n P S’ n P m n P m G P m g S m g S ’n ‘P ’n S
• Jog Pattern 3→S 'n g S m g P m n P S’ n g’ S’ / S’ g’ n S’ P n m P G m S g ’n S

UPDATE:

Appears that the (D) is for a male-sung part. (A) is for female. I don’t yet understand why, but that’s my current understanding.

actually sitar for mental health https://youtu.be/ct0TxyabIs4

Hi all,

I’ve been looking for online lessons for Indian classical music and came across GAALC (global academy of arts language and culture) who are offering lessons in a variety of different instruments. However I can’t find any reviews or further info on them aside from some YouTube videos from their channel. Does anyone have any experience with them?

Thanks all!

I admire the work he is doing in the field of mental health but as a musician... there's so many others that deserve the fame and platform he currently has.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qA1zDP1n1xc

This sounds like of bhairavi to me but i couldn't bind it into bhairavi thaat as it seems shifing some keys. If some expert can help me understanding this masterpiece that would be great.

As someone who learns raag gurmat sangeet, I've always wondered what pure classical musicians think about it. Especially people like raagis harbans Singh 'ghulla', raagis balwant Singh ji (or any namdhari singer really), Bhai Avtar Singh ji and also those people. I would love to hear some opinions.

IK it's indian traditional but i've seen people play it on western flutes as well..... i know how to play it but i'm planning to use it as my free choice piece fot my ABRSM exam so i need an existing arrangement..... with yk...... staff notations

Bhajan on YouTube by Madhuri Kulkarni - Bhajare Hanumantam - by Purandara Dasaru?

Any info on Raga Lome. Loved this recording of Ustad Ali Akbar Khan . Found some info browsing online saying its a traditional raga without any indepth material. The only other mastero I found playing a similar Raga is Pt Radhika Mohan Moitra, playing a raga called Lom Sarang , a very short less than three minute clip.

1. AAK recording (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVstbZYjfJA&t=343s)

2. Radhika Mohan Moitra Recording (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjazyxKyLI0 )

Hi. So basically I had gotten into Hindustani Classical Vocals in 2016, learned it from a commercial home teacher for 1.5 years, then left because I had boards coming up and also because I wasn't able to see improvement. As she only used to teach in groups, she wasn't able to make individual corrections. She had some favorites too (she was Bengali and gave more attention to her Bengali students).

Now its 2024, ending soon, and I wanted to catch-up on my singing. Been out of practice for a long time now, but before starting fresh again, I wanted some guidance and feedback on my current singing and how I can improve it, so I need to know the areas I need to work on. I don't want to practice wrong this time. I am also not looking forward to be an accomplished artist, I just want me to sound good, at least to my ears.

Do you know someone who could listen to me and give me some feedback and guidance? That would be really helpful.

My new harmonium has a reed making a bad buzzing noise. I am trying to open the reed bank of the harmonium to fix the issue. I have not been able to do so. I have removed all screws shown in the photo. The harmonium has vertical reeds (khadi kangi).

Any help fixing would be greatly appreciated 🙏🏼

Can i stop air coming out while singing? with regular riyaz? It sounds little husky kind of when i sing.

Hello lovely folks! So I am getting married on a chilly Saturday evening in February and rather than having the same tacky wedding songs for my wedding walk to the mandap (Din Shagna Da 🤮), I wanted to have a playlist that could elevate the whole occasion and make people respect and admire our music even more.

Important context: I learnt hindustani classical music for 12 years when I was a child and am deeply appreciative of the beauty that is indian classical music. Having said that, I have taken it upon myself to create the playlist which would play during the time we do the varmala andthen sit in the mandap. No matter how much I try, it sounds like elevator/waiting lobby music.

I would be extremely grateful if you could recommend me a few instrumental tracks which go with the theme of wedding and celebration and would fit the occasion. If the tracks are related to wedding, even better! I am also mentioning other details below: Time of the wedding: early February, 4pm to 5pm Location: Temperatures around 15°C Preference: Instrumental tracks

Hi Everyone, I'm 40 and recently started learning hindustani vocals. I have 1:1 online classes twice a week. I'm able to practice on average around 20-30 minutes every day given my schedule. I wonder if doing a kind of immersion learning would help make a better foundation and progress. By immersion, I mean taking 2-3 months sabbatical/break, staying close to the guru/school, and practice and listen to music all day. Does that even make sense for someone of my age?

I'm playing tabla and percussion and i have a problem with tabla is not good at pick up and go outside. It consists of two drum so volume is so big. Can you recommend good percussion at portable?

Throwaway for obvious reasons.

I'm an American who has been studying ICM for nearly a decade. For the last few years, I've been studying with a dhrupad guru who is close to me in age. I've developed strong and rather obvious feelings for them and am unsure of my next steps. What would you guys do in this situation? In our current time, do you feel like it's acceptable for a student to date their guru?

Namaste, I recently came across this rare female vocalist Begum Zahida Parveen from Pakistan. Her Darbari presentation balances traditional and unique interpretations of the raag. Definitely worth a listen.

https://youtu.be/EKIVDq4NZc4?si=yM9b4beBEwdyAAba

Can someone point me to a raga that represents a feeling of tentative happiness ?