Raga | Sarods

A raga is a melodic framework for improvisation in Indian classical music, akin to a melodic mode. It is central to classical Indian music and provides a musical framework within which to improvise. Raga provides the musician with a musical framework within which to improvise, involving creating sequences of notes allowed by the raga in keeping with rules specific to the raga. The development of raga has also been influenced by other musical traditions, such as Persian music and Arabic music. The influence of raga can be seen in many other genres of music, including Hindustani music and Carnatic music. Raga has many practical applications, from music therapy to film scoring. Raga has been used in various forms of Indian classical dance, such as Kathak and Bharatanatyam. The future of raga looks bright, with a new generation of musicians and composers pushing the boundaries of this ancient and revered tradition.