Rag Desh Flashcards
1
Q
Melody
A
Based on the rag
2
Q
Articulation
A
Complex scalic patterns added with tabla
3
Q
Dynamics
A
Controlled by the number of Instruments
4
Q
Tempo & Time Signature
A
Alap; Slow
Gat A; medium speed
Gat B; Slightly faster
5
Q
Structure
A
Live V; Alap, Gat 1, Gat 2
Studio V; Alap, Gat 1, Gat 2
Vocal V;Alap, Bhajan
6
Q
Harmony & Tonality
A
Tambura Drone Is used
7
Q
Instrumentation
A
Sitar, Tambura, Tabla
8
Q
Rhythm
A
Alap; Rhythms are fluid and free due to lack of regular pulse
9
Q
Texture
A
Tambura & sitar start. Tabla comes in later to begin the Gat section.