indian classical music

Traditional music from India is usually classed as Indian Classical Music or ICM. It is quite incomparable to any other form of music. The main features are:

• based on improvisation
• ornamentation of notes and use of microtones
• spiritual connection integrating with yoga
• raag and alaap
• rhythm and melody patterns
• 7 basic (unfixed/movable) notes: Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Dha Ni
• Scales are movable and relative to the start note (Sa).

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links

Swarganga - this site gives a great overview of the basic concepts

Pakrashi - good website for buying indian instruments