Sep 27, 2011 11:37 AM
MUSIC IN LIFE
Sa re ga ma pa dha ni – sa – ni dha pa ma ga re sa.
Are these seven or eight words? Yes, these are seven but close an Octave in rotation. Again, they are not words only but different sounds called Swars in music anthem. An Octave, group of eight Swars - Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Dha Ni Sa, is the foundation for evolution of music.
The recognition of these sounds and knowledge where, when and how to use makes a man artist, maestro or Guru in the field of music and his music becomes immortal. In the whole universe, flows the sound of music and whosoever is able to pick those sounds can become a follower of divine power of music.
Music recognized in its three forms: Vocal (gaayan), Instrumental (vaadyan) and Dance (nritya) sure needs rhythm to progress. So another participant in music evolution is Laya or Taal. Knowledge and virtuosity combined in the use of swar and taal make the music perfect.
Indian musical gayaki (vocal music) has its own vocabulary of expressions such ...more
