Blog 7

Indian Classical Music finds it origins in the Hindu Religion. This influence by Hinduism has caused the themes covered in Indian Classical Music to limited to either religious topics or nature surrounding us. Classical Music notes are similar to western music is some ways since the 7 basic notes are Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Dha Ni Sa, in order, replacing Do Re Mi Fa Sol La Ti Do found in Western Music. Indian Classical Music as such in Dallas is not openly displayed like other cultural music at pubs and dance places. It is limited to people who either wish to learn it through teachers or through attending music concert. Most of the motivation provided to learn Indian Classical Music in Dallas originates from parents since they would like their kids to experience aspects of Indian tradition even though they are miles away from home. The basic setup of Indian Classical Music is based on ragas and talas. Raga being the melodic tune a singer sings and tala being the meter at which the songs are sung at. On average it takes about 10 years for a fresh learner to get to know and master all the ragas and talas. In Indian Music the singer has the freedom to experiment with songs using different talas for the same song. Indian Classical Music is wide ocean to be understood easily.