Rag Desh Flashcards
1
Q
How is a Rag Desh structured?
A
Alap
Gat
Gat 2
2
Q
What are the features of an alap?
A
Free time
Improvisation
Tambura drone
3
Q
What are the features of the Gat and Gat 2
A
Tabla joins in
Clear pulse and rhythm
Fixed melody
Gat 2 is a faster version of the Gat
4
Q
Name the instruments used
A
Sitar Tambura Tablas Sarod (smaller sitar) Sarangi (indian violins) Bansuri (flutes)
5
Q
How is the sitar played?
A
Plucking, strumming, note bending and sliding
6
Q
When the melody is sung what techniques does the singer use?
A
Vibrato and portamento
7
Q
A raga is the name for what?
A
The name for Indian scales
8
Q
What are tans?
A
Fast scales
9
Q
What are played on the tablas?
A
Talas - complex rhythmic patterns
10
Q
When is a Rag Desh played?
A
In the evening during the rainy season
11
Q
How is Indian music learnt?
A
It is learnt by ear and copying (oral tradition)
