PinnedSadhanaThe songs of our ancestors — Vedic music from 1500~ B.C.What did music sound like 3000–3500 years ago? I have many examples to share, but let’s begin with this battle chant from the Yajur Veda…4 min read·Jan 19, 2024----
PinnedSadhanaWhat is a raga?How is a raga different from a scale? A step-by-step explanation with demos.7 min read·Oct 30, 2019----
SadhanaIndian classical music compositionsAn introduction to the compositions used in different genres of Hindustani classical music — Khayal, Dhrupad, Thumri, Tappa, and so on.9 min read·Oct 17, 2020--1--1
SadhanaWhat makes a raga difficult?The use of microtones, difficult note intervals, circuitous note patterns, and other factors makes some ragas more difficult than others.5 min read·Apr 19, 2020----
SadhanaRaga families & compound ragasRaga families are created when new ragas are derived from existing ragas, & compound ragas are ragas created by combining two ragas.6 min read·Apr 18, 2020----
SadhanaWant to study Indian classical music?Here is some information on where and how you can get started on your journey.7 min read·Apr 1, 2020--1--1
SadhanaImprovisation in Indian classical musicLet me take you through the complex art of improvisation in Indian classical music.6 min read·Apr 1, 2020--1--1
SadhanaHow do you notate Indian classical music?Introducing the traditional style of notation, my more intuitive style using spreadsheets, & a simplified staff notation of compositions.9 min read·Mar 31, 2020----
SadhanaRagas classified by scaleThe most common way to classify ragas is under ten parent scales.5 min read·Nov 15, 2019----
SadhanaThe structure of a ragaSymmetric, asymmetric, mixed, compound, and circuitous ragas illustrated using a selection of light ragas.8 min read·Nov 9, 2019----