17
Mar 2025
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Drama Classes for Kids
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Hindustani Classical Music
Hindustani Classical Music, a product of
Indo-Islamic culture, has deep roots in the northern regions of India. The
influence of Muslim rulers, particularly during the Mughal era, played a
significant role in shaping and evolving this musical tradition. The origins of
Hindustani Classical Music can be traced back to the Vedic period when there
was a distinction between two forms of music: 'Gandharva,' which was
ritualistic, and 'Gana,' which was incidental music. However, it was during the
Mughal reign that Hindustani Classical Music truly flourished.
Drone, melody, and rhythm form the three
layers of Hindustani music. The drone, a sustained pitch or interval throughout
a performance, provides the basis for melody without harmonic movement. Melody
in Indian classical music is intricately tied to the concept of raga. Raga
represents a complex modal system encompassing various elements such as a basic
scale, its treatment, melodic patterns, aesthetics, and extra-musical
considerations.
Common Hindustani Classical Music Instruments
Sitar stands as one of the primary and most
popular Hindustani music instruments. Originating in the 1800s, it has gained
prominence in the Northern regions of India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. Sitar’s
resonator is crafted from a special type of gourd known as the Tumba gourd. It
features a long neck and tuning pegs on both sides.
Another cherished Hindustani instrument is the
Sarod, which arrived in the Indian subcontinent during the 16th century and
underwent a redesign in the 19th century. Sarod typically possesses four to six
melodic wires, accompanied by two to four others paired in double courses tuned
at the octave. Resembling the Sitar in shape, the Sarod is crafted from wood,
devoid of frets, and employs a triangle-shaped plectrum to pluck the wires.
Bansuri, known by various names such as
Baashi, Murali, Bansi, and Baanhi, is an Indian-origin woodwind instrument
fashioned from Bamboo. It finds extensive use in Hindustani music.
Significance
of Republic Day
In 1929, the Indian National Congress issued
the Declaration of Indian Independence, also known as Purna Swaraj, opposing
the British Regime’s Dominion status. Following India's independence in 1947, a
committee was formed to draft the permanent constitution for the newly
independent nation, with Dr. BR Ambedkar serving as its chairman. The drafted
constitution was presented to the Constituent Assembly on November 4, 1947.
Later, two handwritten versions of the
constitution—one in Hindi and one in English—were signed by 308 members of the
Assembly on January 24, 1950. Two days later, on January 26, 1950, the
constitution came into effect, marking India’s complete transition to a
sovereign republic.
About
SoundRise
Sound Rise is a community of live music enthusiasts dedicated to revitalizing the live music culture throughout Mumbai. Founded by four residents—Mohit Chhatrapati, Shaan Khanna, Raoul Nanavati, and Varun Narayan—they have successfully organized 45+ live music events across 18 venues in Mumbai. These venues include prominent locations like the CSMVS museum, Cooperage Bandstand Garden, Bandra Fort Amphitheatre, SB Somani Park in Cuffe Parade, Radio Club Pier, and more. Their mission extends to bringing communities together in public parks and historic cultural spaces while expanding this initiative across Mumbai.
