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Raga Kafi (With Audio)

Raga Kafi or Raag Kaafi is very Popular Raga for semi-classical composition in Indian Classical Music. Its chosen for light or semi classical or short-duration rendition compositions like Hori, Kajri, Thumri etc also.

Raga Vrindavani Sarang (With Audio)

In Indian Classical Music Raga, Sarang is also known as Vrindavani Sarang or Bindrabani Sarang is pentatonic (5 notes) Scale Raga. It is parent raga of Sarang Ragang Family, get it's name from folk origin in Uttar Pradesh’s Vrindavan or Lord Krishna’s birth place.

Vocal Riyaaz - Best Practices (With Audio)

Indian Classical Music or Hindustani Raga Vocal Music learners needs lots of practice or Riyaaz to polish their voice and improve performance. This podcast addresses a few important points which can probably help indian classical vocalists to follow the best practices.

Raga Bhairav (With Audio)

Raga Bhairav is one of the basic and very important Raga in Indian Classical Music or Hindustani Sangeet. It is included in 10 Thaats in Bhatkhande system. Bhairav is also found in old scriptures in the name Maalav Thaat. It is most enjoyable in early morning hours.

Indian Classical Style Comparisan- Hindustani and Carnatic Music

There are mainly two styles of classical music in India. Hindustani and Carnatic Music. Learn the main difference which is listed below

Indian Classical Music- Vocal Training Aspects

Vocal Music or 'Gaayan' (Singing) in Indian Classical Music is considered most important among three main areas. Other two Vaadan(Playing an Instrument) and Nritya (Dancing). I have laid out some vital aspects of Vocal Music training in this article.

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Raghvendra Bhattacharya is a Singer, Composer, Audio Engineer and Teacher. Being an avid learner, he loves to share his knowledge with others who are open to new ideas and learning. He writes, composes, creates, captures, makes, develops and designs on and off his computer on a wide range of topics and area such as Indian Classical Music, Ghazals, Film Scores, Pop Music, Electronic Music, Still Photography, Sound Engineering, Software Training, Video Shooting and Editing, Website development, School Software Management, ERP etc.