Mhara Janam Maran By Chiranji Lal Tanwar Flashcards
1
Q
What type of rag desh is it?
A
A bjahan - a Hindu devotional song
2
Q
When was it released?
A
2004
3
Q
Which instruments are used?
A
Sarod Sarangi Pakhawaj Tabla Cymbals
4
Q
What is a Sarod?
A
A plucked string instrument
5
Q
What is a sarangi?
A
A bowed string instrument
6
Q
What is a Pakhawaj?
A
A long drum with a head at each end
7
Q
What tal is used?
A
The keherwa tal (8 beat cycle)
8
Q
What structure is used?
A
Alap
Bhajan
9
Q
What happens in the Bhajan?
A
The tabla joins in
A sung verse is followed by short solos for the stringed instruments
Tanwar decorates important words with melismas and ornaments
