राग

Thumri is one of the styles of Hindustani music having parts and sub parts. It comes under semi classical music. Expression of emotions is more emphasized in it in comparison to the purity of Rag. So is the reason that it is categorized under semi classical singing. The “Bandish” (Determined melody structure) is short in Thumri with prominence of essence of adornment and ornamentation. However, devotion based Bandish is also sung in Thumri. The Ragas used in Thumri are generally of fickle and playful tendencies such as Khamaj , Peelu, Bhairwi, Kafi, Gaurh Sarang and Des etc.

Style of Dadra is very similar to Thumri but the tempo of Dadra is faster than Thumri thus it allows more freedom to be playful with musical note. The pivotal emotion is ornamentation. Dadra style is sung in Dadra taal itself. Dadra taal is fast and playful in nature. Songs based on dances and ornamentations are mainly sung in this Rag. Let’s have some short but basic information about Rag Hamir before we listen to the Dadra based on this Rag. The very inception of Rag Hamir is from Kalyan That.

Thumri is one of the styles of Hindustani music having parts and sub parts. It comes under semi classical music. Expression of emotions is more emphasized in it in comparison to the purity of Rag. So is the reason that it is categorized under semi classical singing. The “Bandish” (Determined melody structure) is short in Thumri with prominence of essence of adornment and ornamentation. However, devotion based Bandish is also sung in Thumri. The Ragas used in Thumri are generally of fickle and playful tendencies such as Khamaj , Peelu, Bhairwi, Kafi, Gaurh Sarang and Des etc.

Style of Dadra is very similar to Thumri but the tempo of Dadra is faster than Thumri thus it allows more freedom to be playful with musical note. The pivotal emotion is ornamentation. Dadra style is sung in Dadra taal itself. Dadra taal is fast and playful in nature. Songs based on dances and ornamentations are mainly sung in this. Let’s have some short but basic information about Rag Mishr Kafi before we listen to the Dadra based on this Rag. Rag Kafi originated from kafi That. Pancham, which is Pa (Soh) is amply used in this rag.

Thumri is one of the styles of Hindustani music having parts and sub parts. It comes under semi classical music. Expression of emotions are chiefly emphasized in it in comparison to the purity of Rag. So is the reason that it is categorized under semi classical singing. The “Bandish” (Determined melody structure) is short in Thumri with prominence of essence of adornment and ornamentation. However, devotion based Bandish is also sung in Thumri. The Ragas used in Thumri are generally of fickle and playful tendencies such as Khamaj , Peelu, Bhairwi, Kafi, Gaurh Sarang and Des etc.

Style of Dadra is very similar to Thumri but the tempo of Dadra is faster than Thumri thus it allows more freedom to be playful with musical note. The pivotal emotion is ornamentation. Dadra style is sung in Dadra taal itself. Dadra taal is fast and playful in nature. Songs based on dances and ornamentations are mainly sung in this. Let’s have some short but basic information about Rag Des before we listen to the Dadra based on this Rag. Gandhar (Me) and Dhaiwat (La) are prohibited in the ascension of this Rag, both Ni (Ti) notes are applied and rest all nots are natural.

Thumri is one of the styles of Hindustani music having parts and sub parts. It comes under semi classical music. Expression of emotions is more emphasized in it in comparison to the purity of Rag. So is the reason that it is categorized under semi classical singing. The “Bandish” (Determined melody structure) is short in Thumri with prominence of essence of adornment and ornamentation. However, devotion based Bandish is also sung in Thumri. The Ragas used in Thumri are generally of fickle and playful tendencies such as Khamaj , Peelu, Bhairwi, Kafi, Gaurh Sarang and Des etc.

Style of Dadra is very similar to Thumri but the tempo of Dadra is faster than Thumri thus it allows more freedom to be playful with musical note. The pivotal emotion is ornamentation. Dadra style is sung in Dadra taal itself. Dadra taal is fast and playful in nature. Songs based on dances and ornamentations are mainly sung in this Rag. Let’s have some short but basic information about Rag Khamaj before we listen to the Dadra based on Rag Des. The Wadi and samwadi swaras of Rag Khamaj is Gandhar and Nishad respectively.

Kajri is semi classical style of music. It is a well-known folk genre evolved eventually from the folk of Uttar Pradesh, one of the Indian states. It is mainly sung during the rainy season which is mid-July to mid-August according to English calendar. Now, let have a brief information about Rag Mishr Peelu in Taal Kaharwa. Rag Peelu derives from Kafi thhat or melody family. Its Wadi swara is Gandhar (Me) and Samwadi swara is Nishad (Ti). In the ascension of this raga Rishabh (Re) and Dhaiwat (La) are forbidden and both Gandhar (Ga), both Dhaiwat (La) and both Nishad (Ti) are used.

Style of Khemta resambles with Thumri but the tempo of Khemta is faster than Dadra and so, it permits the artists to be more playful. It is sung in Khemta Taal mainly with central idea of ornamentation. Let us know some salient features of Rag Khamaj before we listen to the Khemta based on this Rag. The Wadi and samwadi swaras of this Rag are Gandhar and Nishad (Me and (Ti). It is sung at the 2nd watch of the night. Music is not confined to the geographical boundaries. Indian Ragas can be played not only in Indian musical instruments but in western musical instruments as well.