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The Rag (Raga) – Theoretical discussion of the melodic form variously
known as rag, raag, or raga
Index of Rags – Index of descriptions of a number of common North Indian
rags
The Tal (Tala) – Theoretical discussion of the North Indian system of
rhythm known variously as Tal, Taal, Tala, or Taala
Index of Tals – Common rhythmic patterns
Rhythmic Forms – The various rhythmic forms in North Indian Music
Film Songs (by rag) – North Indian classical rags as they appear in popular
films
Film Songs (by tal) – North Indian classical tals as they appear in popular
films
Notation – The North Indian approaches to musical notation
Drones – The importance and function of the drone in Indian classical
music
Modes & Scales – Modes and Scales in Indian Music.
Introduction
India has two systems of classical music. There is the Hindustani Sangeet of
the north and the Carnatic Sangeet of the south.
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