Rag Desh (version 1)

Question 1

When was this recorded?

Answer 1

2001

Question 2

What instruments are used?

Answer 2

Sitar and Tabla

Question 3

Which tala are used?

Answer 3

Jhaptal (10 beat) and Tintal (16 beat)

Question 4

Describe the Alap

Answer 4

Sitar only, slow, free time, introduces rag, decorated melodic line with slides and meends (pitch bends)

Question 5

Describe the Gat

Answer 5

Tabla enters after a few seconds, plays fixed composition, moderate tempo, improvisation used, ends with a tihai, ends on the sam, tempo increases towards the end

Question 6

Describe the Jhalla

Answer 6

Fast, sitar strings strummed for rhythmic excitement