MUSC 2270 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Alap, Tihai, Pallavi
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Most hindustani music = instrumental, vs most carnatic music = vocal/based upon the vocals. Music training = similar in both traditions; comes from a mentor ( guru/shishya = mentor/apprentice relationship in hindustani music; teachings are heavily guarded; must be allowed into this familial grouping) Amateurs not welcome to perform hindustani music; considered very sacred & important (outsiders not allowed to learn classical) Usually takes 4-6 years to become proficient; may not even be able to play the instrument for 2-3 years (in the meantime, they learn the bols & different talas and observe the guru) mind comes before body. Musicality becomes ingrained before musicianship is taught. Carnatic mentorship = not as conservative & not as exclusive; more open to amateurs (looser ideas about who the music belongs to . Musical values a distinction bw the two varieties) Carnatic music = more composed (hindu influence) Students of carnatic music learn more of repertoire bc music is not as improvisational.
