room topic changed to Sarvalaghu: A chatroom for discussions on technical aspects of Carnatic music; but we equally welcome discussions on Hindustani music, too! [bansuri] [harmonium] [indian-classical] [saptak] [sitar] [tabla] [tanpura]
@Namaskaram Added the (tanpura) tag to the room, and expanded our scope :)
I overheard that indian music disputes the notion that 7 notes are equally divided. Hence, people should use tanpura (instead of harmonium or piano) to practice with. I googled about it, and I read that it only plays Pa Sa Sa Sa (or something like that). Can anybody shed light on the topic? Does ...
Tanpura has 4 strings which play : Pa/Ma/Ni(1), Sa(2), Sa(3), Sa(4); want to know more about these notes. Such as, "Pa/Ma/Ni" being played on Tanpura are of Mandra or Madhya Saptak, then following "Sa Sa" are of Madhya Saptak (please correct if its not true) and finally "Sa", is that of Taar Sapt...
I am viewing this tutorial
and am unclear on
Please clarify two things
What is purpose of Tanpura (I got Tanpura Droid) playing in background. Is it to create an ambiance which practising, or is it much more?
How do I set Tanpura. I set the pitch to A-scale, ...
I am viewing this tutorial
and am unclear on
Please clarify two things
What is purpose of Tanpura (I got Tanpura Droid) playing in background. Is it to create an ambiance which practising, or is it much more?
How do I set Tanpura. I set the pitch to A-scale, ...
