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What is Hindustani Vocal Music?
Tanpuras in Hindustani Vocal Music
Harmonium in Hindustani Vocal Music
History of Hindustani Vocal Music
Lyrics of Hindustani Vocal Music
Saranghi in Hindustani Vocal Music
Hindustani Voice Training Exercises: Part 1
Hindustani Voice Training Exercises: Part 2
Palta Technique in Hindustani Vocal Music
Gamak Technique in Hindustani Vocal Music
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Hindustani Vocal Music Performance
Summary: Tanpuras are essential for Hindustani music perfection! Learn about the role that the Tanpura plays in Hindustani Vocal Music in this free online video voice lesson on the traditional Indian singing style.
Amelia Maciszewski has dedicated her entire life to studying and teaching Hindustani instrumental and vocal music. She has a Ph.D. in Ethnomusicology and has been performing all over...read more
"The instrument I am playing is the tanpuras. This is the drone instrument, the accompanying instrument for vocal music. It usually has 4 strings for vocal music. This one just happens to have 5 strings. We tune it, the 5th. This is the most common way. There are some other variations. The most difficult thing about playing this instrument is tuning it really and once you have it tuned, you just strum it over and over. You don't stop the strings with your left hand, you don't pluck. The main thing is just to provide a sound wash with this instrument."
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