Rag Desh

Question 1

Name the accessing scale of the rag desh

Answer 1

C D F G B

Question 2

Name the descending scale of rag desh

Answer 2

Bb A G F E D C

Question 3

How is the melody ornamented in rag desh

Answer 3

With melisma

Question 4

How do the intervals flow on rag desh

Answer 4

Move by step

Question 5

Describe the structure of the Mhara janam maran performance of rag desh

Answer 5

In two sections alap and bhajan
Alap is more meditative
Bhajan starts when the tabla comes in and is divided into two
The piece ends with a short tihai- a rhythmic patern repeated 3 times

Question 6

All the melodies are the same in each but what is this

Answer 6

The rag desh

Question 7

What is the rhythm of rag desh as performed by Mhara janam maran

Answer 7

8 beat tal (2+2+2+2)
A short tihai occurs to the end
Alap is in free time
The bhajan is where the tal is heard

Question 8

Describe the dynamics of the Mhara janam maran performance of rag desh

Answer 8

Beings quietly
Builds up
Dynamics increase when percussion enter

Question 9

What is the insturmentation of rag desh

Answer 9

Voice
Sarangi
Sarod
Cymbals 
Tabla