*Raagas occupy a very dominant position in Indian Classical Music<http://www.musicalescapades.com/indian-classical-music.htm>, and are widely recognised. Many different ragas are played and sung in a their purely classical form as well as in a semi classical format as well. Each raga has its own mood and specific identity that defines it.* *What is a Raaga - Raga?* *
Definitions of a Raaga - Raga - "Swaro Ki Wah Anupam Rachna Jise Sunkar Anand Ki Prapti Ho, Raag Kahlati Hai" - "A Raag is a beautiful combination of musical notes that is pleasing to the ears when sung or played on a musical instrument". Based on the rules of Indian Classical Music, to qualify as a Raga, the combination of notes must have the following features - * Notes ( swaras) - There must be atleast 5 notes or a maximum of 7 notes (swaras) in a Raag. * Aaroh & Avroh - Every Raga must have an “Aaroh” - ascending notes & an “Avroh” - descending movement of notes. * Vadi & Samvadi - Every raag must have “Vadi” - most prominent & dominating notes and “Samvadi” notes - notes that complement the dominating notes. * Melodious - A raag must be pleasant sounding and must be able to enchant the listener with its melody. * Key Note - The key not can never be missing in a Raag - ie, “C” note or “Shadaj”. In Indian Classical Music, many different ragas are recognised and played. Each ragas has its own mood and specific identity that defines it. * http://www.musicalescapades.com/ragas/raag.htm<http://www.musicalescapades.com/ragas/raag.htm> *Timings of a Raga* * What is special about Hindustani Raagas is that there is a fixed time (’Samay’) for singing as well as playing each raag. It is believed that any raag will sound more attractive and melodious when it is played during that fixed time. Moreover, there are different raagas for different seasons too! Songs which are based on raagas are not only sung and played during specific seasons, but also during the specific hours / parts (’prahar’) of the day and night. (Days and nights have been divided into different parts and Indian Classical Ragas are played /practiced during this time). For eg., Raag Malhar is sung during the Rainy Season and Raag Bahaar is sung during spring. These raagas when played during these specific seasons have the power of rejuvenating the spirits and creating an atmosphere of absolute bliss. It is even believed that Great Classical Indian artists like Tansen were able to change the course of nature through their powerful performances and heat warming alaaps. Call it wishful thinking if you like but it is believed that ragas have the latent power to alter the course of nature, summon rains, and even start a fire. Indian Classical Raagas - Timings of a Raga Every raag is based on a particular mood / feel (’ras’) and when played or sung, it has the power to induce the same feelings in the listener. Here is a list of Raagas - Nature & Timing 1. Raag Bilawal Nature of the Raga - ‘Shant’ - Serene, Quiet, Peaceful Timing - Early hours of the morning 2. Raag Bhairav Nature of the Raga - ‘Shant’ - Serene, Quiet, Peaceful Timing - Morning 3. Raag Bhairavi Nature of the Raga - ‘Gambhir’ - Serious Timing - Evening 4. Raag Bhupali Nature of the Raga - ‘Shant’ - Serene, Quiet, Peaceful Timing - Early hours of the night 5. Raag Vihag Nature of the Raga - ‘Karun’ - Sad, Compassionate Timing - Second half of the night 6. Raag Desh Nature of the Raga - ‘Karun’ - Sad, Compassionate Timing - Second half of the night 7. Raag Bhim Palasi Nature of the Raga - ‘Shant’ - Serene, Quiet, Peaceful Timing - Third half of the day 8. Raag Peelu Nature of the Raga - ‘Karun’ - Sad, Compassionate Timing - Third half of the day 9. Raag Tilak Kamud Nature of the Raga - ‘Chanchal’ Timing - Second half of the night 10. Raag Bageshri Nature of the Raga - ‘Gambhir’ - Serious Timing - Afternoon 11. Raag Purvi Nature of the Raga - ‘Gambhir’ - Serious Timing - Evening 12. Raag Vrindavani Sarang Nature of the Raga - ‘Chanchal’ Timing - Afternoon Enjoy!! Vithal * -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Sushmita-Sen" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/sushmita-sen?hl=en.
