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Kalyanaang and its associated raga in hindustani music

    

    The Anag means the parts or the phrase that determine the raga with whom it is associated with. Among the Ragaang classification in Hindustani music, Kalyan- aang is one of the major phrase that are used in many of the associated raga. Kalyan-aang means the phrase or the group of notes that determine the kalyan/yeman raga - a mother raga of kalyan-aang. 

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The main notes combination that determine the kalyan-aang are:

  1. Ni Re Ga Re, Ni Re Sa-   (Ni is of lower octave and other are of middle octave )
  2.  Pa --Re Ga, Ga Ma Pa
  3. Ma Dha Ni Dha Pa --Re 
  4. Pa Ma Ga Ma Re Ga ,
  5. Sa Ni Dha Ni Dha Pa.. Ma Ga (Shadaj is of Higher octave rest are of middle octave )

The phrase mentioned above are the most dominating notes combination that indicate/ show the raga Kalyan/ Yeman so, it these phrase of notes if used in any of the raga can be called as the kalyan- aang raga  because these phrase particularly manifest the mother raga Kalyan.

 There are many ragas of kalyan-aang where phrases of Yeman is taken to create a new ragas. 

  • Yeman-Kalyan is one raga where both Madhyam are used and have similar structure as Yeman. it is sometimes a controversial statement that few music maestro do not accept that Yeman and Yeman kalyan are two different raga but few accept the concept and use Suddh madhyam as Anuvadi note. Where other use Suddh madhyam as Vivadi notes.  Ni Re Ga , Ga Re Ma Ga Pa Re, Ga Ma Dha Ni Dha Pa , MGa ma Ga Re Sa.
  • Shyam Kalyan - This raga is created with the combination of Kamod and Kalyan. Few of the artist and musicologist supposed that Shyam- Kalyan raga is a combination of Raga  Kedar , Hameer and Gaud Sarang. Kalyan aang is the part of these raga so the phrase of Shyam Kalyan - Sa Ni Dha Pa, Dha Ma Pa,  and Ni Re Sa is used  in the combination of Ni Sa Re, Ma Pa , Ga ma Pa Ga ma Re Sa, Ni Re Sa . 
  • Omitting few of  the notes in Raga also created different raga like  Suddha Kalyan where Tivra madhyam and nishad is hidden during the raga singing . Dha Sa Re,  Ga .. Pa Re Ga , Re Dha Re Sa  (Dha is of lower octave )
  • Kalyan aang can be seen in Raga Jait,, Puriya Kalyan, Bihag, Maru Bihag, Hameer, Kamod, Kedar, Chhyanat, Saraswati, Nand, Suddh Sarang, Gaud Sarang, Yemani Bilawal, Devigiri Bilawal, Hem Kalyan and may other raga are in use where Kalyan aang can be noticed 
The Beauty of raga music is that maestro has created so many melodies with combination of different raga 's phrase what we called Ragaang. For this you need to sit together and learn the elementary essences of Indian Classical Music.
 
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Ragaang : An Unique Perspective of Hindustani Classical Music

In Hindustani classical music, the concept of Ragang plays a pivotal role. Derived from the words "Raag" and "Ang," where Raag signifies a melodic framework that evokes a specific mood or emotion, and Ang means a part or characteristic, Ragang refers to a distinctive pattern of notes or musical phrases that shape the identity of a Raag. In essence, when a set of characteristic notes (usually two or three) from one Raag is incorporated into another, it is called Ragang. This technique enriches the Raag by blending its traditional structure with influences from another.

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The use of Ragang is especially significant in the creation of new Raags. The earliest mention of this concept can be found in the ancient text Brihaddeshi, written by Matanga Muni, where he discusses Desi and Gram Raags, along with related concepts like RagangBhashang, and Kriyāng. According to Matanga Muni, Raags that carry the essence or influence of Gram Raags are termed Ragang Raags.


The renowned musicologist Pt. Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande adopted this method of classifying Raags, which he detailed in his book  Bhatkhande Sangeet Shastra. Bhatkhande explained that Raags are identified and categorized based on their dominant notes. For instance, in Raag Asavari, the characteristic notes in the Purvanga (lower tetrachord) are ReMa, and Pa, while in the Uttaranga (upper tetrachord) they are MaPaDha, and Sa. This distinctive note pattern gives Asavari its unique identity, and when this pattern is used in other Raags, it is known as Asavari Ang.


Contributing to this classification, musicologist Pt. Narayanrao Moreshwar Khare identified 30 key Ragang Raags, which have played a crucial role in shaping the landscape of Hindustani classical music. He also highlighted various Angs(distinctive patterns) from different Thaats (parent scales) such as Sarang, Dhansari, Malhar, and Kanhada. These are listed below:


Ragang Raags and Their Characteristics:

  1. Bhairav – 
  2. Bilawal – 
  3. Kalyan – 
  4. Khamaj – 
  5. Kafi – 
  6. Purvi – 
  7. Marwa – 
  8. Todi – 
  9. Bhairavi – 
  10. Sarang – 
  11. Dhansari – 
  12. Lalit – 
  13. Sohni – 
  14. Pilu – 
  15. Nat – 
  16. Shree – 
  17. Bageshree – 
  18. Kaus – 
  19. Kedar – 
  20. Shankara – 
  21. Asavari – 
  22. Kanhada – 
  23. Malhar – 
  24. Hindol – 
  25. Sorath
  26. Bihag – 
  27. Kamod – 
  28. Bhatyar – 
  29. Des
  30. Bimpalasi – 

These Ragang Raags, with their unique note combinations and patterns, continue to play a foundational role in the evolution and creativity within Hindustani classical music, offering a rich interplay of tradition and innovation. 


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Portfolio: The gateway to Industry

 

As we know Portfolio is one of the most essential part of the career but most of the students and the new comers are unaware about the portfolio and the the process of designing the best portfolio as per their profession. 

In this chapter, I wish to go beyond the music curriculum and wanna discuss the importance of Portfolio and the process of designing portfolio in Performing Arts- especially in Music, Dance and Drama. 

Portfolio: A systematic collection of profile or a work that showcases an individual's skills, performance, awards -achievements, and experiences in music, dance and drama is called a portfolio. It serves as a demonstration of one's abilities and is often used to present oneself to potential employers, clients, educational institutions, or collaborators. Resume, CV and Portfolio are the showcase where individual present the data or the collection of overall achievements i.e Personal detail, Educational qualification, experiences etc. are presented in documents form. CV and Resume are generally common to all profession, a overview, concise and summery of education, work, experiences and achievement. It can be usually of 3-5 pages length as per the requirement. CV and Resume can be use as overview and outlook of ones overall information in brief where no audio-video-print/ artwork/ music/dance/drama performance are mentioned only in bullet data form but in portfolio, the same information are illustrated in extensive way with audio-video reference of performance/ paper/magazine cutting/ news reference/coverage, photographs of performances,  awards, conferences, subject expert and the detail elaboration of the composition and artwork, literature, script, and more. 

How to Create organised Portfolio

Portfolio should be organised and must cover all the achievements, skill sets that required as per the profession you are seeking to work in the industry. 

 Portfolio should have:

a.     Personal detail

b.     Educational detail

c.     Experiences and your association with companies/ institutions/ production house/ IMDi Profile 

d.     Achievements : Photographs of Award ceremony, Audio/ Video of music/ drama / dance/ film/ drama/ painting or other published documents or can be pasted a hyperlink of the sources. Newspaper cutting, certificates, and other available data that show you achievements 

e.     Dream project can be added at end 

 

While designing layout and design these thing to be taken care :

a.     Focus on simple and clear layout that match you work and profile/ photograps

b.     Stander text size and appropriate color 

c.     Taken care while arranging of photographs design 

d.     Use thumbnail, Hyperlink for long footage or detail coverage of your 

e.     Description of each art work and awards / achievements without overlaps 

f.      Testimonial of works by renowned personalities 

 

A portfolio is essential in a career because it showcases your skills, experiences, and accomplishments in a tangible way, beyond what a resume or interview can convey. It allows you to demonstrate your expertise through real-world examples, giving potential employers or clients a clear idea of your capabilities. A well-crafted portfolio can set you apart from others, highlighting your creativity, professionalism, and personal brand. Moreover, it acts as a living document that you can continuously update to reflect your growth, making it a crucial tool for career advancement and networking.


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SWOT ANALYSIS OF MUSIC EDUCATION

 Music education is an instrument that is very operational in transforming the style and impact of education in higher education it has the aim of empowering the cultural values as well as cognitive development in student who opt for music curriculum in higher studies. The SWOT analysis of Music Education is to study the strength, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats for Music Education at the university level. It is evident that the universities have rushed to implement this program, resulting in syllabuses that do not fulfil the goals of the NEP-2020 for making recommendations for such programs thus the focus of the analysis is from the perspective of the Education department or Education faculties that include music education as an essential component of the curriculum.

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