Introduction to “HINDUSTANI CLASSICAL MUSIC”

My first Online Music Class - I learnt about Hindustani Classical Music - Hindustani or North Indian classical music (also known as ‘Shastriya Sangeet’) is the traditional music of the Indian subcontinent. The origins of Hindustani classical music can be found in the Samaveda (wherein Sāman means "melody" and Veda means "knowledge"). The Samaveda comes second in the usual order of the four Vedas. There is division of classical music, first is melody and second is rhythm. Introduction to Swara : An important landmark in Hindustani music was the establishment of gharanas (style and content of singing) under the patronage of princely states. A gharana is more a school of thought rather than an institution. Each gharana developed distinct facets and styles of presentation and performance. Indian classical music has one of the most complex and complete musical systems ever developed in the history of mankind. It divides the Saptak (octave) into 12 swaras or semitones (5 shudha + 4 komal+1 tivra + 2 sthira) out of which the seven basic notes are Sa, Re, Ga, Ma, Pa, Dha and Ni, in that order. The Ragas - Raga as form a very important concept in Hindustani classical music and capture the mood and emotion of performances. A raga is a tonal framework for composition and improvisation. It embodies a unique musical idea. NOTATION USED IN DESCRIBING RAGAS Notation is the art of describing musical ideas in written characters or symbols. Indian classical music has seven basic notes and is called shudh (natural or pure) swara. They are Shadja (Sa), Rishabha (Re), Gandhara (Ga), Madhyama (Ma), Panchama (Pa), Dhaivata (Dha), and Nishada (Ni). This group of Indian notes is called “SAPTAK” (seven notes of diatonic scale). There are three types of SAPTAK: – Mandra/mandar (lower octave) – Madhya (middle octave) – Tara (higher octave) In addition to the Shudha Swara, there are four komal (soft or flat) notes (Re, Ga, Dha, and Ni) and one teevra/teebra (sharp) note (Ma), thus making a total of 12 notes in the chromatic scale. These five notes are called modified (VIKRITA) notes. In this book the notes (swara) used in representing the ragas are: Small letter indicates a komal swara as komal Re is r, etc., and capital letter for sudh swara as sudh Re is R, etc. (see footnote 1), with only exception of m as tivra Ma (as M represents sudh Ma). Further, a note in italics, normal, and bold font stands for the notes in lower octave, middle octave, and higher octave,respectively. In The next online music class – We will learn the Terminologies used to Describe “Rag”

The Changing Times - Is it Better for The Music and ART?

Online Music classes - Changing the face of Music education The Music and Art are forming the pillars of Society now. It is really Good that now people are understanding the importance of VERSATILITY. By versatile we mean possess various qualities and the knowledge of various art forms along with the conventional knowledge of being a doctor or engineer etc. Earlier the idea was just go to school, become a doctor, later it was a computer programmer... now parents are looking for kids to become artists. Online Music Schools are also looked upon to provide various Extra Curricular education. But in Schools Extra Curricular remain as Extra Curricular since they require a lot of efforts. Therefore the role is transferred to Music Schools, Dance Schools and Sports academy. Pt.Bhimsen Joshi Sangeet Academy's SWAR KALA SANGAM - The best online Music classes in Gurgaon and Jammu with the Best Online Singing Classes, Tabla Classes, Guitar Classes, Kathak Class, Dance Class, is a step towards this effort. Providing the best education in Music and Performing arts with Experienced and Best teachers in Music, Dance, Tabla, Guitar and other subjects. Globally speaking, there is a sudden understanding that art and culture are closer to your roots and give you an identity. There is a movement to preserve culture and traditions that make it very easy for us to interact as well as perform. Earlier one didn't know who Pt. Bhimsen Joshi Ji was but now one can Google him and know more about his personality and works. Technology has helped change not only the artists' view but also of listeners. Most of the good music and art is available on the internet. At Pt.Bhimsen Joshi Sangeet Academy's SWAR KALA SANGAM - The best Music School in Gurgaon and Jammu is also looking at all art lovers to join hands as Franchise and take the tradition forward.

Stay Home Stay Safe - But Keep Learning - Online Music Classes by www.Swarkalasangam.com

So here we present our little stars and their contribution towards COVID-19 #StayHomeStaySafe awareness programme. 

Our Little starts continue to be learning Music at home and fighting the negative environment around and are building their skills. The time today is not just to be safe and stay inside but to develop yourself from inside and learn a skill, develop your skill, learn something new daily.

Children by far have adapted themselves to the idea of learning music Online 

One Basic Question - In the covid era - will children miss their age of learning? 

Music has always been the connect of Mind and Soul. Music has the power to change the moods at all times and thats makes it a powerful tool of expression. There are many people who like to like the life with music. Music also helps to rejuvenate yourself, recharge your energies and also break through the day long stress.

Learning Music Online is fun and so much it is as a devotion. It requires a lot of patience. There is no Age to learning music and getting trained. Its only the direction and dedication that matters. Most of the Institutes start the learning process from the age of 5. It is no harm that a child should start learning or getting trained since the time he starts his speech. Thus, the earlier the better. And why do we say it is better? Learn Vocal Music or Singing Classes Online at an early age when the vocal chords are being developed, Online Singing Classes helps the chords to develop accordingly. Hence the voice happens to be smooth and melodious. This can happen later also but by that time the voice per say is developed and now it can be polished. But at young times it can be developed in a way that the child becomes a singer and voice quality is very soothing.

If you try and pick up examples from our beloved singers and a sneak look at their childhoods, you will come to know that most of them started early. One such example is the King of Music “Micheal Jackson”. Micheal Jackson started to perform on stage when he was 5 years old. He learnt music from his father and was trained by his brothers and his first stage performance was with the Band “Jackson 5” which consisted of his siblings. We all know what Micheal Jackson achieved for starting Early in his life.

Similar example in India is our very own Sonu Nigam. Sonu Nigam is a trained Classical singer trained from his father in Indian classical singing music and had started early in his life. Sonu started learning at the age of 2 years and performing at the age of 4 years. Today he is one of the finest singers in India. Similarly, Shreya Ghoshal also started learning vocal classical singing music early in her life and is such talented female singer today.
 
At Pt. Bhimsen Joshi Sangeet Academy’s Swar Kala Sangam - Best Music academy In Gurgaon & best online music school we start early with each child. You can enroll your child for the best vocal singing class and training as early as 3 years. Your initial days will be full of challenges but that’s the patience you and us have to keep to train the child from early days and put him or her in the right direction and by the time they grow up, they are already trained to perform. At Pt. Bhimsen Joshi Sangeet Academy’s Swar Kala Sangam, we have one of the best faculty’s to provide the vocal classical music training to your child. It is known that to be the best it is not just your dream but the dream of your parents also which can get you to those heights.

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Master Class on Vocal Singing Class Techniques at Pt. Bhimsen Joshi Sangeet Academy's Swar Kala Sangam - Music Academy In Gurgaon.

Prof, Baldev Singh Bali Giving a Master Class on Vocal Singing Class Techniques at Pt. Bhimsen Joshi Sangeet Academy's Swar Kala Sangam - Music Academy In Gurgaon.
According to Him - Music is a worship of God. It requires dedication, practice and patience to develop it as a skill. It cannot be a one day wonder by years of persistence Riaaz which leads to developing a soulful voice.

The Vocal Music trad­ition (Singing) is especially strong in the gamut of Indian music which consists of other forms including Instruments.  It goes without saying that the song is probably the most ancient form of music.  

It is said that the "Samaveda" is the oldest musical text in India.  It is true that the Samaveda is written in a crude musical notation.  Indian Contemporary musical forms are built up from very well-defined structures.  There are many genres to Indian Classical Music, some are old and some new.  Dhrupad and dhammar are one of the oldest in use today. Another equally old form is the tarana which is based upon syllables.  More modern (by In­dian stan­dards) are the highly improvised kheyal, dadra, and thumri.  Then there are local developed forms of Indian classical music style is the tappa of Punjab.

classical songs of north India are mainly devotional in nature, but there are a few genres which are especially oriented toward religion.  Most notable of them are the bhajan, dhun or kirtan for Hindus, the qawwali for Muslims, and the shabad for Sikhs.

Today, Indian Music has become a broad definition where Indian Film Music (Bollywood Music) is also becoming a notable contributor to the same. Its developing as another genre. There are a mix of variety used to create the same.

For a performer it is very important to pickup a style of music and create a perfection for himself/herself. Learning in Vocal Music starts with the basic Sa Re Ga Ma and various alankaars as they help improve the voice quality and the range of singing.

Swar Kala Sangam access and promote the rich heritage of Indian Classical, Bollywood and World Music and Dances. With this purpose Swar Kala Sangam exist for all those who love music and desire to learn singing and/or play a musical instrument. With the rich cultural background of Indian Classical Music and Indian Classical Dance and the expertise and knowledge of the world music, Pt. Bhimsen Joshi Sangeet Academy's "Swar Kala Sangam" focus more on the key learning skills required to construct a piece of music.

The COVID period had be challenging for all. Most of the businesses were under stress, and so were the education centres and music/cultural centres. But for Swar Kala Sangam it changed the way music was learnt. The quick adaptation to the online techniques and Applications were the way forward. Many parents were not ready to adapt to the new style of learning music and dances but A Few who thought of experimenting learning through online mediums continued their learning with online music classes, online singing classes, online guitar classes, online piano classes, online art classes and more. This also gave a new ray of hope and thus http://www.swarkalasangam.com was born. The online music classes portal is targeted towards global education and serious learning for all classical music, instruments and dances and is aimed to reach out to enthusiasts and learners across the world. Be anywhere in the world and yet learn the Indian Classical Music Classes Online

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Live Class - Pt. Bhimsen Joshi Sangeet Academy

Mukta Mehta Taking Vocal Music Class at Pt. Bhimsen Joshi Sangeet Academy's "Swar Kala Sangam" - Music Academy In Gurgaon - South City 2.

Pt. Bhimsen Joshi Sangeet Academy's "Swar Kala Sangam" was started was started 37 years ago by Prof. B.S.Bali in Jammu with an aim to spread the vast ocean of the Music and Dance education.
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Indian Classical Music

The Vocal Music trad­ition (Singing) is especially strong in the gamut of In­dian music which consists of other forms including Instruments.  It goes without saying that the song is probably the most ancient form of music.  

It is said that the "Samaveda" is the oldest musical text in India.  It is true that the Samaveda is written in a crude musical notation.  Indian Contemporary musical forms are built up from very well defined structures.  There are many genres to Indian Classical Music, some are old and some new.  Dhrupad and dhammar are one of the oldest in use today. Another equally old form is the tarana which is based upon meaningless syllables.  More modern (by In­dian stan­dards) are the highly improvised kheyal, dadra, and thumri.  Then there are local developed forms of Indian classical music style is the tappa of Punjab.
Classical songs of north India are mainly devotional in nature, but there are a few genre which are especially oriented toward religion.  Most notable of them are the bhajan, dhun or kirtan for Hindus, the qawwali for Muslims, and the shabad for Sikhs.
Today, Indian Music has become a broad definition where Indian Film Music (Bollywood Music) is also becoming a notable contributor to the same. Its developing as another genre. There are a mix of variety used to create the same.
For a performer it is very important to pickup a style of music and create a perfection for himself/herself. Learning in Vocal Music starts with the basic Sa Re Ga Ma and various alankaars as they help improve the voice quality and the range of singing.