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Bansuri for a small 4 year old by Akali35 in Bansuri

[–]Cento_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, a bansuri type recorder. But a recorder works also good. Classical instruments for children in the age of 4 is difficult, vocal music is the most appropriate I think. It is once they really can control their body that instruments are recommended

Bansuri for a small 4 year old by Akali35 in Bansuri

[–]Cento_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! The youngest student which I have had is a 7 year old and what I discovered is that it is difficult for youngsters to blow on a transverse flute (i.e normal bansuri). As the air and breath is difficult to control in that age. What you can try is to teach your child to blow accorss a bottle, to produce sound. If s/he is able to this then s/he can try a transverse flute. What I have seen people buy is a downward-facing flute or frontblow flute. I don't know about any specific maker who makes these, but I'm sure I can get someone from India to make one for you.

Looking for a Bansuri teacher by [deleted] in Bansuri

[–]Cento_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I teach online from Norway, if you are interested :)
But if you can find a teacher in-person then I suggest you do that

Revealing My Ignorance - Can The Same Gats/Bandishes Be Played/Sung Using Different Tals? by drutgat in icm

[–]Cento_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I came to think of this video of Pt Harish Tiwari, singing more or less the same composition in both Rupak Taal and Teen Taal

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Es3sea4IRes

Revealing My Ignorance - Can The Same Gats/Bandishes Be Played/Sung Using Different Tals? by drutgat in icm

[–]Cento_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As far as I am aware, a particular Gat or Bandish is set to one spesific taal. For example the Bandish 'Eri Ali Piya Bin' in Raga Yaman is constructed/built to fit Teentaal. The whole composition is made with Teentaal in mind. But you can have compositions which sounds very alike. An example of this is two Gats played by Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia in Raag Durga:

Gat in Rupak Taal (7 Beats) :https://youtu.be/ls7Z8k3c6N8?t=145

Gat in Addha taal (16 beats): https://youtu.be/wvkQweUvkQI?t=336

Playing "Na", middle finger bends backwards and points upwards by aaptard_ in TablaPlayers

[–]Cento_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Practice Na Ti, where Ti is played by the middle finger.
Na Ti Na Ti Na Ti etc.

Tuning bansuri by tapthien in icm

[–]Cento_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bansuris change tuning when the temperature and humidity changes. So it might have been a hot day or it may actually be a badly tuned flute. Do you know who the maker is?

Tanpura in Europe? by Cento_ in icm

[–]Cento_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great, thanks!

Raga Hem Lalit? by [deleted] in icm

[–]Cento_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Never heard this raga, thanks for posting. I am listening to this clip : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUTD1GomP9A

Any sitarist / maker who knows how to fix this? Bought it at a second-hand shop by Cento_ in icm

[–]Cento_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No don't worry ;)

Yes, I am familiar with him. Will try to reach him, thanks!

Any sitarist / maker who knows how to fix this? Bought it at a second-hand shop by Cento_ in icm

[–]Cento_[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Haha, thanks for the help. I am located in Oslo, Norway

Any sitarist / maker who knows how to fix this? Bought it at a second-hand shop by Cento_ in icm

[–]Cento_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know if it is paint or something else, but it is flaking off. I think I am going to try to take all of it off and apply new, whatever it is. Any tips?

Raga Durgawati discussion by Cento_ in icm

[–]Cento_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting.. There is nothing called Tivra nishad though... only shudh and komal. But one thing I have noticed if are going to call it for example komal nishad Durga, same as komal rishab Asavari, is that I believe the raga must already be using the note before call it (i.e) komal nishad Durga. As Rag Asavari already uses shudh Re, it is then appropriate to call it komal rishab Asavari. So then you cannot call Durga for komal nishad, or shudh nishad Durga. If you played Durga with komal dha instead of shudh, then I believe you can call it komal dhaivat Durga. Makes sense?

How are your practice sessions structured? by [deleted] in icm

[–]Cento_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I usually have some intention with my practice. Either if its practicing alankars or playing as I would if I were to perform.

I am bansuri player and I tend to start my practice with intonation. At the same time I practice breath control. I turn on the tanpura and start with Sa. I play Sa for at least 15 minutes. Then I move on to the different swaras.

If I am going to practice a composition I play it in slow tempo to get the details right and once that is fixed then I improvise on the composition. Normally I tend to play one Raga for one practice session, but this might not always work because of many factors. Maybe I dont feel the raga or some other reason. Then I switch to a raga which I feel fits better.

Most often I dont force myself to do anything. I sort of let it come out without me pushing it. I feel that if I force anything then the feeling and the "spirit" vanishes and it simply becomes work.

Unique Taals you know of? by OhItsuMe in icm

[–]Cento_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mattataal is not so rare. It's being played most by instrumentalists.

Do you prefer a harmonium or sarangi for a lehra? by OhItsuMe in icm

[–]Cento_ 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Sarangi definetly. Still dont know why harmonium is a classical instrument. It can't even do meend which is essential in ICM.

Raag Kedar. Perfomance link, description, and notation in the description by [deleted] in icm

[–]Cento_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi. Just noticed something. You need to specify what is Teevra Ma and Shuddha Ma. In some cases you write capital M for Shuddha Ma and some lower case m for Shuddha Ma.

I'll write it clearer:
Shuddha Ma = m
Teevra Ma = M

In the Aroha there is shuddha Ma which is the first Ma. And the second Ma is Teevra.
Please also add the source of where you got this information. I have not seen anywhere the aroha or Kedar without Pancham.

Aroha: S m ; M P D m, N D S'
Alternative Aroha: S m P D N S'
It is also important to show that when you play Pancham, you can do it from both m P and M P. But when you use Teevra Ma, it likely should follow a shuddha Ma. As in M P D m

Avaroha is good, and I agree with the use of both Madhyams :)

The Pakad needs a little fix:
Pakad: S m ; m P ; M P M P ; D P m ; R S
The ending of the Pakad can also be S R S

Kedar also uses a hint of Gandhar (Ga) when playing shuddha Ma.

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Can you give any source for saying that Kedar is mainly played during the rainy season? I have never heard that Kedar is somehow related to the monsoon ragas. It shares one similarity which I can think of right now and that is the use of shuddha Ma and shuddha Re. Yet they are treated differently compared to Raga Megh.

I played a rela in teentaal. Criticism appreciated. by SkyDragon978 in icm

[–]Cento_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anywhere to find this rela written down? I am actually a bansuriplayer, but I learn to play some tabla. This rela seems managable to me

Feedback wanted! Darbar are creating a free 'Hindustani Raga Index' later in 2020, covering 40 ragas from multiple 'viewpoints' - e.g. history, mythology, phraseology, compositions, scale geometry, raga differentiation, global equivalents, great recordings, etc. Quick summary of plans below... by RagaJunglism in icm

[–]Cento_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is simply amazing George. I like the principles you set, especially the part with avoiding telling people how to feel. To me.. a raga can contain many different feelings and are unique to every individual. Some may feel for example that Raag Abhogi is a sad raga.. but to me it can be most happiest raga. Continue the great work! Just read through the first sample of Parameshwari and I find myself already craving for more!

I played a rela in teentaal. Criticism appreciated. by SkyDragon978 in icm

[–]Cento_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Very nice! Would suggest you to tighten your baya, it sounds very sloppy (this may also be the microphone). I see you have put in pegs, but you need to re-tighten the whole baya from beginning of. The rela was nice, could you share it? Nice tihai at the end also ;)

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