Indian Classical Music – Swar Vistaar in Bhairav and Yaman
What you’ll learn
- How to do Swar Vistaar in Raag Yaman and Raag Bhairav
- The Do’s and Don’ts of usage of notes in these raag
- How to start exploring the raag from the lower octave and slowly reach the higher octave
- How to elaborate on the important notes of these raags
“Vistaar” means expansion or elaboration. In the context of Indian classical, Raag Vistaar involves a detailed exploration of the raga’s melodic framework, emphasizing gradual development and unfolding of its musical motifs.
While doing Raag Vistaar it is important to take into account the rules of the Raag, the emphasis on the Vadi and Samvadi swars and the typical phrases (movement or chalan of the raag) to bring out the character of that raag.
It typically begins with a slow and meditative improvisation where the musician introduces and develops the raga’s notes and phrases in a free-flowing manner without rhythmic accompaniment. This phase allows the musician to establish the raga’s mood, character, and unique features.
Raag Vistaar is not only a demonstration of technical prowess but also a profound expression of emotional and aesthetic depth within the raga. It allows the musician to delve deeply into the nuances and possibilities inherent in each raga, creating a rich and immersive musical experience for both the performer and the audience.
For listeners, Raag Vistaar offers a chance to immerse themselves in the beauty of a raga’s melodies and experience its gradual unfolding.
In this course you will learn how to explore 2 fundamental Raags of Hindustani classical music – Yaman and Bhairav
Divyaji explains how to start from the mandra saptak (lower octave) notes and slowly develop the raag reaching the middle and the higher octave.
Who this course is for:
- This course caters to beginners and intermediate learners of Hindustani Music
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