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AOS:4 Indian Music. Lesson 3: Versions 2 and 3 of Rag Desh. STARTER ACTIVITY – Matching terms and definitions. Match each of the Indian Music key terms on the left with its correct definition (or definition s !) from the right. Write the correct letter in the answer column.
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AOS:4Indian Music Lesson 3: Versions 2 and 3 of Rag Desh
STARTER ACTIVITY – Matching terms and definitions • Match each of the Indian Music key terms on the left with its correct definition (or definitions!) from the right. Write the correct letter in the answer column. • Discuss answers
Learning Outcomes Grade E (working towards) All Pupils : • Know the meanings of the terms Grade C (working at) Most Pupils • Identify some musical features from set work in a listening task • Show some awareness of the differences in performance between different performances of Rag Desh Grade A (working beyond/GAT) Some Pupils : • Answer most questions correctly in a listening task from set work Learning objectives • Revise terminology • Analyse versions 2 and 3 of Rag Desh, in terms of musical features and the elements of music. • To answer a GCSE-style “Section A” listening question based on Rag Desh
Recap of Rag Desh: Quick fire questions • When is this Rag normally played? • What does Rag Desh mean? • What is the word for “mood”? • What are the moods expresses by this Rag? • What is the meaning of “thumri”? • What is rasa? • What is meend? • What is tan?
What is the Structure of a raga performance • Slow - Free time (no pulse or rhythm • Exploring the notes of the rag asc & desc • Improvised -Ornamentation • SITAR & TAMBURA Alap • Improvised music becomes more rhythmic • Music becomes more elaborate • Tempo increases - sense of pulse • SITAR & TAMBURA Jhor • High point in piece - Gradually gets faster and faster • Virtuoso display using advanced playing techniques • SITAR & TAMBURA Jhalla • Fixed composition - Moderate to fast • Tabla enters, introduces the rhythmic cycle- tala • SITAR,TAMBURA & TABLA Gat Bandish if it’s a Song Section 1- Section 2- Section 3- Section 4-
Recap: Notes used in Rag desh Sa Re Ma Pa Ni Sa Ni Dha Pa Ma Ga Re Sa 5 notes in ascending part: pentatonic • The notes used in rag desh are based on the Indian system known as sargam in which the notes are named: Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Dha Ni Sa • The tonic note is C (Sa) and this forms the principal drone note. • The notes in Rag Desh are: C D F G B C Bb A G F E D C
Version 2: Mhara janam maranperformed by Chiranji Tanwar (voice) The Pakhavaj, also called Mardal, Pakhawaj, Pakuaj, Pakhvaj, Pakavaj or Mardala, is an Indian barrel-shaped, two-headed drum, the North Indian equivalent to the Southern mridangam. It is the standard percussion instrument and is widely used as an accompaniment for various forms of music and dance performances. The pakhavaj has a low, mellow tone, very rich in harmonics. Instruments: voice, sarangi, pakhawaj, cymbals and tabla
Version 2 : Mhara janam maran Lord Krishna • This song is a Hindu devotional song from Rajasthan and is known as a bhajan. • The song tells of tender waiting in longing anticipation of the arrival of Lord Krishna in the morning. • The words in translation from the Hindu are: You are my companion through life and death and I cannot forget you night and day. My heart pines for you and I feel totally restless when I am not able to see you. • Structure: Two movements- alap, bhajan (song)
Version 2 : Mhara janam maran Keherwa tal (eight beats): (2 + 2 + 2 + 2) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Clap clap wave clap
Listening and UnderstandingVersion 2: Mhara janam maranperformed by Chiranji Tanwar (voice) • Watch the video of V2 and annotate your score or make notes in your green book http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBDr5Rpqm0Q&feature=related
Version 2: Mhara janam maran Features