Elements of Bhakti Rasa in Music & Composition Work in Raagadari Music

 

Elements of Bhakti Rasa in Music & Composition Work in Raagadari Music

Department of Music, Eternal University organized a one day workshop on the topic’ Elements of Bhakti Raaga in music and ‘composition work in Ragadari music’. Dr. Chamanlal Verma who is an expert of Hindustani Classical Vocal music and also has served as Ex. Dean and chairperson, H.P.U. was invited as the resource person for the workshop. The inaugural session of workshop began with recitation of Gurbani Shabad by B.A. 2 nd year Music instrumental students. Mrs. Paramjeet Kaur, stage anchor, welcomed the guest Dr. Chamanlal Verma and Mrs. Verma Who were then facilitated with bouquets by Dr. Purvi Luniyal, Dean and Professor, ACASS, EU. Dr. Chamanlal initiated the workshop with a vilambit khayal in Raag Ahir Bhairav. He taught the techniques of Bhadat in Vilambit khayal and explain the elements of Bhakti rasa in the ‘Bhairav’ of the Sawara .He expressed his worry on the dying tradition of Vilambit Khayal. The second session of the workshop highlighted the composition techniques in Raagdhari Music. The resource person shared the methods of improvisation relating to ‘Alaaps’ and ‘Taans’ in raga. He also inspired the students to design. Their own compositions in ragas. He emphasized that the knowledge of similar ragas is very important to sing any raga with perfection. The session was very enriching as the resource person explained many Ragas on the demand of students. The workshop was concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Purvi Luniyal, Dean and Prof. ACASS, EU.

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