1. MUL 2720 - Terminology Quiz Quizzes will be returned at end of class. Patience…..

2. MUL 2720 - Terminology Quiz Average (25 quiz-takers) = 81.08 Distribution 99 = 3 98-90 = 5 89-80 = 9 79-70 = 3 69-60 = 3 59-0 = 2 Reminder: Counts 10% of course grade

3. Sitar (playing position)

4. Vina/Veena Ex. B.SIVAKUMAR - VEENA Naada Neeranjanam(1) LIVE - YouTubeB.SIVAKUMAR - VEENA Naada Neeranjanam(1) LIVE - YouTube

5. Tabla (North Indian)

6. Mridangam (South Indian)

7. Pakhavaj (North Indian)

8. Sarod (North Indian) Ex. Amaan Ali Khan introduces the Sarod - YouTubeAmaan Ali Khan introduces the Sarod - YouTube

9. Tampura Ex. Tanpura Demonstration - YouTubeTanpura Demonstration - YouTube

10. Santoor Ex. Raag Sohni, Jhap Taal, Ek Taal, Teentaal-Santoor (Classical Song) By Pt. Shiv Kumar Sharma - YouTubeRaag Sohni, Jhap Taal, Ek Taal, Teentaal-Santoor (Classical Song) By Pt. Shiv Kumar Sharma - YouTube

11. Bansuri Ex. Rakesh Chaurasia - The Romance of the Bansuri - YouTubeRakesh Chaurasia - The Romance of the Bansuri - YouTube

12. Harmonium Ex. Harmonium Tutorial: An Introduction - YouTubeHarmonium Tutorial: An Introduction - YouTube

13. Jaltarang Ex. Unpluged Jal-Tarang by Ranjana Pradhan and Tabla by Pandit Suman - YouTubeUnpluged Jal-Tarang by Ranjana Pradhan and Tabla by Pandit Suman - YouTube

14. Indian “Classical” Music Venue is a Concert Hall / Recital (space dedicated to performance of this music) Formal split between audience and performers “Ritualized” behaviors (expected of both audiences and performers) Music treated as “art” experience (no practical use, but for edification, appreciation & enjoyment)

15. Two Classical Improvisations YouTube - Ravi Shankar on the Dick Cavett Show (4:46)YouTube - Ravi Shankar on the Dick Cavett Show YouTube - Ustad Shahid Parvez (6:03)YouTube - Ustad Shahid Parvez

16. Roles of the Performers Veena (south) or Sitar (north) – leader/soloist Tambura – drone (primary pitches) Tabla (north) or Mridangam (south) – rhythm and secondary soloist Other secondary soloists (Sarod, etc.) may be added

17. Indian Classical Performance Improvisation (not pre-composed) Pitch – based on Raga (scales, but more) Rhythm – based on Tala (meters, but more) Process of “unfolding” the Raga - movement from low to high - rhythmic movement from slow to fast

18. Organization of the Improvisation Alap – opening section, free rhythm (no drums), establishes the Raga Jor (Jod) – drums enter, regular rhythm (Tala) established Jahla – fast, virtuosic concluding section Gat – fixed (pre-composed) tune featured in last section

19. Some Concert Performances YouTube - Ravi Shankar on the Dick Cavett Show (4:46)YouTube - Ravi Shankar on the Dick Cavett Show YouTube - Ustad Shahid Parvez (6:03)YouTube - Ustad Shahid Parvez Recital de Sitar, India. Rara Avis 2011, parte 1 – YouTube (10:01)Recital de Sitar, India. Rara Avis 2011, parte 1 – YouTube YouTube - Ustad Amjad Ali Khan Vol 2- Live At Pune (47:02) – SarodYouTube - Ustad Amjad Ali Khan Vol 2- Live At Pune