Dhruba Ghosh demonstrates the sarangi

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  • čas přidán 3. 11. 2013
  • Dhruba Ghosh demonstrates the North Indian sarangi; recorded in 2012 at the Atlas Academy, in Amsterdam.
    Video by Caio Amon
    Images by Frank Scheffer, Lucas Woerkum and Caio Amon
    Supervisioned by Joël Bons
    www.atlasensemble.nl
    AtlasEnsemble
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Komentáře • 363

  • @andrewlewis4274
    @andrewlewis4274 Před rokem +24

    Dhruba's early and sudden passing is a sad loss for sarangi and the world of music in general. He recorded some wonderful music on India Archive label. I will always treasure these CD's / performances. His playing will live on and his grace and gentle nobility will never be forgotten.

  • @indiefilmandmusic
    @indiefilmandmusic Před 6 lety +188

    I knew Dhruba, and had some sarangi lessons from him. He was wonderful. A fantastic player and teacher, open to all kinds of music and new ideas, but most importantly, a big heart. Sadly, he passed away suddenly a few months ago. He'll be missed by many people.

    • @royalsingh
      @royalsingh Před 6 lety +2

      Could you suggest someone alike around NCR area. Warm Regards

    • @stephanieboschFlute
      @stephanieboschFlute Před 6 lety +7

      Missing him every day. Though he is still alive through his music. But missing his sweet smile...

    • @stephanieboschFlute
      @stephanieboschFlute Před 6 lety +3

      @@royalsingh there is no someone alike...

    • @royalsingh
      @royalsingh Před 6 lety +1

      Stephanie Bosch ..have slowly started to realise that. Such a brilliant and humble human.
      Warm Regards

    • @stephanieboschFlute
      @stephanieboschFlute Před 6 lety

      @@royalsingh yes such a big loss in every aspect..

  • @UkuleleAversion
    @UkuleleAversion Před 7 lety +70

    The sarangi has one of the most beautiful timbres I've ever heard from an instrument.

  • @Asifk88
    @Asifk88 Před 7 lety +129

    this is definitely my favorite Indian instrument
    its sound hits the soul

    • @princecharmingthemerman
      @princecharmingthemerman Před 2 lety +1

      For me it’s a tie between the Sarangi and the Veena

    • @sumchi3690
      @sumchi3690 Před 2 lety

      @@princecharmingthemerman Sarangi and Santoor

    • @lll2282
      @lll2282 Před 2 lety +2

      @@sumchi3690 its name is shata tantari veena please dont call it santoor or else credit would go not to an indian but persian instrument

    • @sumchi3690
      @sumchi3690 Před 2 lety

      @@lll2282 Sarangi I thought.
      Says so in this video.
      czcams.com/video/kOwfkOTGF04/video.html

    • @sagar3457
      @sagar3457 Před 10 měsíci

      its not indian. its nepali instrument

  • @accsltd6978
    @accsltd6978 Před rokem +8

    भाई 🙏 संगीत वैसे ही जीवन का शहद है, उसमें सारंगी ! वाह ! अमृत बरसाती है ।🙏

  • @danieljankowski6659
    @danieljankowski6659 Před 3 lety +29

    That moment when you realize they aren't fretting with the tips of their fingers but using the cuticle, holy shit balls

  • @TheModernMillennial
    @TheModernMillennial Před 9 lety +96

    This instrument really DOES sound like the human voice! I am in awe!

    • @deepakdani1798
      @deepakdani1798 Před 8 lety +4

      nice that u liked the sound of sarangi

    • @vra4432
      @vra4432 Před 5 lety

      Jason Madore
      how's it human voice ? I don't get it .

    • @supratimdas1234
      @supratimdas1234 Před 5 lety +3

      @@vra4432 because you're dumb

    • @vra4432
      @vra4432 Před 5 lety

      Supratim das
      can you please explain how's​ it human voice ?

    • @amjan
      @amjan Před 5 lety +3

      @@vra4432 Don't you hear it?!? It sounds like a human voice.

  • @flashmanharry1528
    @flashmanharry1528 Před 8 lety +37

    Without a doubt the most beautiful instrument on the planet.

    • @razakza
      @razakza Před 6 lety

      No dude... That would be the kora.

    • @user-fx7fi6hp4g
      @user-fx7fi6hp4g Před 5 lety +6

      this and erhu :D

    • @supermouse73
      @supermouse73 Před 4 lety

      David :D
      Dear god, imagine a duet between a sarangi and erhu....would be stunningly beautiful

  • @Morenob1
    @Morenob1 Před 9 lety +11

    I'm totally from another world than most of you people here but this instrument is amazing!

  • @The247th
    @The247th Před 10 lety +176

    Instrument of a 1000 emotions

    • @memorymix8884
      @memorymix8884 Před 10 lety +9

      more like, Instrument of a 1000 strings lol

    • @samgrant1925
      @samgrant1925 Před 9 lety

      ***** Interesting, there's something about this that makes me think of it like the South Asian equivalent of the oud. Something to do with the microtonic intervals and the free rhythm.

    • @danshre4240
      @danshre4240 Před 7 lety +1

      mong morg not thousand ....... 35

    • @mahimakammar7233
      @mahimakammar7233 Před 3 lety

      Indeed

  • @prakashusha3006
    @prakashusha3006 Před 3 lety +10

    I feel that this musical instrument can talk. It has many emotions in it

  • @saagarraavi5236
    @saagarraavi5236 Před 10 lety +16

    What a beautiful demonstration of one of the most colorful instruments ever created :) "Sarangi"

  • @ScrapwoodCity
    @ScrapwoodCity Před 7 lety +38

    Amazing, beautiful music

  • @mygfshero
    @mygfshero Před 9 lety +6

    Sir you are just Great as simply as you play the instrument.I am a guitar player but now because of the ambience it creates.... Thanks a lot

  • @voitmusic
    @voitmusic Před 6 lety +69

    So sad to read this Sarangi master passed away in July 2017. R.I.P 🕉

  • @StartupYogis
    @StartupYogis Před 2 lety +10

    Sad to discover him after he is gone, shows how fickle life is! your body leaves but work remains! thanks for this lovely music! Om Shanti

  • @vishedirisinghe1779
    @vishedirisinghe1779 Před 3 lety +4

    This is devine,
    Your skill, precise notes, emotions... Unbelievable.
    Most importantly your modesty is highly appreciated ❤️
    Love from Srilanka

  • @ztkspace5885
    @ztkspace5885 Před 2 lety +7

    It has only taken me fifty years to find out the name of one of my favorite instruments of all time. As a child I heard the track 'Within you Without You' by the Beatles and I was mesmerised. I always thought it was the Sitar played a different way till researching now. I absolutely love this instrument. John Williams and Six Strings.....................hmmmm - I bet he has had a bash at this instrument too. From Ravi Shankar to Karsh Kahli and Talvin Singh, this is always an instrument that I find so deeply soulful and mesmerising. I wouldn't have had a clue the name if it were not for the net. Now I wonder if there is a beginners version of this instrument. By the time I am 80, I might be able to crack out a choon. Nice one. Great demo.

    • @gsingh225
      @gsingh225 Před 2 lety +1

      I think the instrument in the Beatles song was a Dilruba

    • @nicolecostes4043
      @nicolecostes4043 Před 2 lety

      @@gsingh225
      Oui mais ne lui dis pas!

    • @gsingh225
      @gsingh225 Před 2 lety

      @@nicolecostes4043 looool

    • @mousum2yt
      @mousum2yt Před 2 lety

      Don't forget Howard Shore too. It is officially confirmed he used the sarangi in the Lothlorien theme.

  • @PhilDanielsStorr
    @PhilDanielsStorr Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you very, very much Dhruba Ghosh for explaining the beauty of the sarangi and the music it can make. What a wonderful and generous video. Thank you.

  • @robinlundqvist2565
    @robinlundqvist2565 Před 11 měsíci +1

    I love this instrument. So complex and full of sounds that speaks the language of eternity

  • @timothytikker1147
    @timothytikker1147 Před měsícem

    Wonderful! By far the most detailed and complete explanation of the sarangi I've ever found!

  • @avanm420
    @avanm420 Před rokem +2

    This demonstration is a treasure for all learning sarangi 🙏🌺

  • @avanm420
    @avanm420 Před rokem +2

    I come back to this video time to time. With every watch I absorb a littlebmore of his nuanced technique. This is the video that got me started studying sarangi 7 years ago. I wish I could have taken a lesson or two from him but this demonstration holds many years of work in a few minutes. I am lucky to have a very patient and friendly guruji for 6 years now 🙏🌺

    • @ericbana191
      @ericbana191 Před 9 měsíci +1

      Keep it up and enjoy playing this beautiful Instrument.

    • @avanm420
      @avanm420 Před 9 měsíci

      @@ericbana191 thank you :)

  • @jasyb5508
    @jasyb5508 Před 5 lety +1

    What an amazing presentation of the Sarangi. Always loved this instrument but found very little material online. This is very informative. Thank You.

  • @nottieru
    @nottieru Před rokem +1

    OMG, I've been searching for how this instrument is called for like three years. Stumbled upon it accidentally. Thank you for this video.

  • @tushar8133a
    @tushar8133a Před 7 lety +4

    Very nice presentation, composition and editing.
    Thanks a lot, all for your precious efforts.

  • @naztubez
    @naztubez Před 8 lety +15

    How amazing is that instrument, it totally transports you to the East. Wow!

  • @johnreid4172
    @johnreid4172 Před 8 lety +1

    I found this via Suhail Yusuf Khan with Yorkston/Thorne /Khan and now I understand the connection with Jeff Beck's "Nadia" written by Nitin Sawhney. Thank you so much for this!

  • @samirpashayev5946
    @samirpashayev5946 Před 8 lety +1

    what a beatufil instrument! the whole idea of the design, the way it sounds is just amazing!

  • @music_by_carlos
    @music_by_carlos Před 9 lety

    probably my favorite instrument ever

  • @EnhancedNightmare
    @EnhancedNightmare Před 6 lety

    This instrument sounds absolutely mesmerizing. Just few frets set real ambiance.

  • @OzanYarman
    @OzanYarman Před 5 lety +1

    I like the sounds with the hybrid bow best. It captures a wide range of dynamics and allows greater tone control.

  • @Bobe_Kzbo
    @Bobe_Kzbo Před 10 lety

    Thank you Dhruba Ghosh for this explanatory video. I really enjoyed it.

  • @srirampadmanabhan5911
    @srirampadmanabhan5911 Před 6 lety

    what a lovely instrument and a wonderful artist

  • @nathanwatches
    @nathanwatches Před 8 lety +206

    Those sad moments in Bollywood movies.

    • @avinashdubey3799
      @avinashdubey3799 Před 8 lety +43

      It can produce the happiest moments also.

    • @mohsin805
      @mohsin805 Před 7 lety +8

      i have rarely seen sarangi produce happy sound.. Can you please provide few links.

    • @2beJT
      @2beJT Před 6 lety +7

      It's got to be one of the most expressive instruments around. Why couldn't it be happy?

    • @shubhammeena5177
      @shubhammeena5177 Před 6 lety +1

      Yep in Swades.

    • @rickdeckard1075
      @rickdeckard1075 Před 6 lety +6

      bollywood is degenerate garbage

  • @bronyraur3
    @bronyraur3 Před 9 lety +49

    This guy's a master

    • @rickdeckard1075
      @rickdeckard1075 Před 6 lety +6

      very eloquent as well....some of these guys are very arrogant, he seems calm and instructive

  • @sankhochatterjee5694
    @sankhochatterjee5694 Před rokem

    I wish I could learn from sir face to face....although i knew about sarangi from this lovely video and this has been my masterclass....to know and learn this beautiful instrument on my own.

  • @lorez6063
    @lorez6063 Před 4 lety

    Such a beautiful instrument

  • @s5utu
    @s5utu Před 11 měsíci

    Beautiful sounding instrument.
    Very emotionally evocative instrument and well demonstrated.🙏🏽

  • @songsabai3794
    @songsabai3794 Před 9 lety +4

    The sarangi is a powerful instrument,I didn't know that the sound is created by sliding the face of the finger-tip along the string instead of depressing the string with the tip of the finger,as is the technique for virtually all string instruments. Now I see how those rapid glissandos lend themselves so naturally.

  • @arifkhan100
    @arifkhan100 Před 7 lety +9

    Such beautiful melancholy expression. bohat khoob.

  • @jaybabel3528
    @jaybabel3528 Před 4 lety

    Amazing :D Thank you for sharing this amazing instrument

  • @KarlEchtermeyer
    @KarlEchtermeyer Před 6 lety

    This is a fantastically informative video. Thanks for posting!

  • @user-kz9sg2cx6
    @user-kz9sg2cx6 Před 7 měsíci

    Absolutely great sound. Persian and Indian instruments are the OLDEST in history of Civilizations.

  • @manolitosanchez
    @manolitosanchez Před 10 lety +6

    Amazing video! I'm in love with the instrument. And such a good tasted and professional player. Looking forward to work together, master!!

  • @dentophiliac
    @dentophiliac Před 7 lety +1

    Sir, khub sundor .. pran jurono music ..

  • @grahamboyle8846
    @grahamboyle8846 Před 10 lety

    This is such a beautiful sound.

  • @user-fx7fi6hp4g
    @user-fx7fi6hp4g Před 5 lety +2

    IT CAN DO SO MANY TECHNIQUES... AND THEY SOUND AMAZING TOO

  • @kidcaper007
    @kidcaper007 Před 5 lety

    An excellent video, thorough, informative.

  • @michaelrg3836
    @michaelrg3836 Před 3 lety +4

    Cuticle calluses, ouch! And here I am bemoaning my cello thumb position callus.

  • @GregsWhiskyGuide
    @GregsWhiskyGuide Před 6 měsíci

    Completely fascinating video (which also helped me to discover your unique music !). Love Sarangi, and especially Sarangi combined with tabla. A very educational video, even for non pro musicians like me, thanks a lot, greetings from France ! I will send a link to this video to a French musician friends of mine who plays a modified Kora, I'm sure he'll be interested...

  • @reubenlouismusic
    @reubenlouismusic Před 4 lety +8

    One of the first videos I saw of the sarangi, it was a gem I had found on yt, and now I am learning sarangi!

    • @avanm420
      @avanm420 Před rokem +2

      I started playing 7 years ago after watching this demonstration. I found a guru online. I do riyaaz everyday!

    • @pedromimo1952
      @pedromimo1952 Před rokem +1

      Playing with the up part of your finger close to the nails seems very hurtful - is it the case or it doesn't hurt your fingers/nails at all?

    • @pedromimo1952
      @pedromimo1952 Před rokem +1

      ​@@avanm420Playing with the up part of your finger close to the nails seems very hurtful - is it the case or it doesn't hurt your fingers/nails at all?

    • @avanm420
      @avanm420 Před rokem

      @@pedromimo1952I make contact on the string just above the nail on the skin. At first it can be a bit uncomfortable. After a while of regular practice the skin will thicken and it will get easier to play. That is my preferred method. Of course others may find different methods more useful.

    • @reubenlouismusic
      @reubenlouismusic Před rokem

      @@pedromimo1952 I used to play on the skin, and it was painful, but now i play ơn the nail, the upper portion of it.

  • @phobia6661
    @phobia6661 Před 8 lety

    Sir I thoroughly enjoyed the video. A big Thank you to you.

  • @Carl007Jr
    @Carl007Jr Před 9 lety +19

    the first song he was playing, does he have an extended version of that? it was incredible.

    • @mindsoulbody
      @mindsoulbody Před 8 lety +4

      +Carl Carlson It's called Shiva Namaha by Rick something. Sadly that version is mixed with other instrument that and vocals that completely ruins the spiritual aspect of the sharangi alone.

    • @sagnikbhattacharya7597
      @sagnikbhattacharya7597 Před 5 lety +8

      It's a Raag/Raga rendition. It's Raag Pilu. There are no songs in this form of Hindustani Classical Music, which is known as Khyal, wherein everything is improvisation subject to a Raag and a specific rhythm cycle if beats are present. Song based art-forms are Ghazal, Thumri etc but they too contain a significant degree of improvisation. Cheers!

    • @sourishbanerje
      @sourishbanerje Před 5 lety +4

      Raag Pilu. Listen to the song "Piya bholo abhiman"

  • @blipblip88
    @blipblip88 Před 10 lety

    There's nothing that can describe that beautifully haunting sound.

  • @meddle333
    @meddle333 Před 4 lety

    I found one of these for like 20 bucks at TJ Maxx..In the decoration aisle! That's how I got interested in the instrument. I had it for several years but then I gave it to a violinist friend about 10 years ago. I'm thinking about getting another one now.

  • @jantomic6630
    @jantomic6630 Před 10 lety

    Beautiful instrument!

  • @nickirafiei5306
    @nickirafiei5306 Před 5 lety +2

    i did not know that Druba Ghosh died, wow that came as a surprise. He will surely be missed, r. i. p. Druba DaDa, you will liv forever in our hearts. God Bless you.

  • @goutamkarmoker4602
    @goutamkarmoker4602 Před 6 lety

    Amazing to listen him.

  • @anangabaral963
    @anangabaral963 Před 3 lety

    Sir, your lesion is really great

  • @dailymale2934
    @dailymale2934 Před 2 lety

    Amazing Guruji, mesmerising! 🌷🧡🙏

  • @alokgautam7071
    @alokgautam7071 Před 3 lety +1

    It is simply marvelous. ❤️

  • @yuriykalegin6544
    @yuriykalegin6544 Před 8 lety +1

    great elder music

  • @shellyspiano
    @shellyspiano Před 7 měsíci

    Absolutely fascinating! I was transfixed. I believe I am right in thinking that the harmonium has virtually taken over from the sarangi fo accompanying singers. A pity, as the harmonium cannot do microtones and, for me, they are an essential part of Indian classical music. And as a solo instrument, the sarangi is stunningly beautiful. Thank you!

  • @vivekjain6721
    @vivekjain6721 Před 6 lety

    Beautiful just beautiful sound of sarangi

  • @ralflang5524
    @ralflang5524 Před rokem

    fascinating, thanks for uploading!

  • @SuroshreeGanguly
    @SuroshreeGanguly Před 10 lety +2

    why so beautiful thing with so less likes!!! :(

  • @prakashusha3006
    @prakashusha3006 Před 3 lety

    Thousand salute to the creator who create this beauty

  • @taufiqviolin3749
    @taufiqviolin3749 Před 2 lety

    Saya suka musik khas india sungguh merdu.

  • @victorialara-newman9798
    @victorialara-newman9798 Před 8 lety +1

    Sounds very nice.

  • @asikasik2618
    @asikasik2618 Před 4 lety

    Thank you, learnt a lot from you.

  • @dimitreze
    @dimitreze Před 9 lety +21

    he looks like Fred Armisen

    • @rickdeckard1075
      @rickdeckard1075 Před 8 lety +1

      +Dimitri Bitu ...yeah....but he doesnt talk like an emasculated gamma-male fruitcake from Portland, so I'm pretty its not Armisen.

    • @dimitreze
      @dimitreze Před 8 lety +4

      Rick Deckard I wans't saying he was actually Fred Armisen, duh!

    • @vickielawson3114
      @vickielawson3114 Před 7 lety +1

      LMAO! I was thinking that the whole time I was watching this!

  • @bandthatslays4409
    @bandthatslays4409 Před 5 lety +6

    I SWEAR ON IT! IM NOT LYING AT ALL! I HAVE PROOF AS WELL (but how will I show you through CZcams :/)
    My mom was a Ghosh before marriage. I came to know that Dhubro Ghosh is my maternal Granddad's cousin. *.*
    My other two ancestors are Pandit Nikhil Ghosh and Pannalal Ghosh. They all have taught my mom Indian classical vocal. (Mom told me that Dhrubo dada knew me as well when I took birth).
    Not any other Ghosh, just our's. And I am Projeeta Ghosh B.
    I am really happy to hear such positive comments about him.

  • @kavehmadadi911
    @kavehmadadi911 Před 7 měsíci

    Wah wah wah...a true Guru

  • @bradleybrussell2473
    @bradleybrussell2473 Před 7 lety +9

    This, in my humble opinion, is ecactly the right approach to teaching this, or any other, musical instrument "hands on / by ear" !! We do not (or at least I didn't) learn to talk by 1st memorizing the formal rules of grammar !!

  • @KetanSolanki
    @KetanSolanki Před 7 lety +3

    greattt sir....

  • @DhaneshMahtani
    @DhaneshMahtani Před 10 lety

    Very nicely done. Very educational.

  • @alexflor6211
    @alexflor6211 Před 3 lety +1

    Amazing music! There is a similarity between you and Fred Armisen, looks wise.

  • @vijaysarangi4494
    @vijaysarangi4494 Před 8 lety

    Absolutely beautiful..........sir

  • @MrChandelji
    @MrChandelji Před 10 lety +1

    Great explanation.

  • @theocroix8026
    @theocroix8026 Před 5 lety

    Wonderfull playing and explaining - thank you !!!!!
    By the way what is the characteristic of your Pa string (200hz) ?
    I think I've found an ideal one for the high SA (but not for the PA) :
    Waxed gut string
    Frequency : 293,66 Hz ( D )
    Vibrating length : 36,2cm
    Diameter : 1,90 mm
    Tension : 16,85 kg

  • @bradleybrussell2473
    @bradleybrussell2473 Před 7 lety +5

    D Bitu mentioned the Fred Armisten resemblence ; Now I'm having a hard time NOT to break out laughing !! in the sme vien, Ravi Shankar in his '50's looked like the russian writer Puskin !!

  • @plsgimme1usrname
    @plsgimme1usrname Před 10 lety

    Demonstration by a great master!

  • @jeevaks2696
    @jeevaks2696 Před 3 lety

    Truly a great master

  • @taruthakur2841
    @taruthakur2841 Před 7 lety +18

    Who, on planet Earth, can dislike it???

    • @bbsarkar7133
      @bbsarkar7133 Před 7 lety +1

      Taru Thakur Leave them, they r aliens...

    • @adarsh65kumar
      @adarsh65kumar Před 6 lety

      Obviously Kryptonians. They couldn't digest the fact that bat kicked one of their's ass...
      😂😂😂🙏

    • @therealzilch
      @therealzilch Před 6 lety +2

      Some people dislike anything because they think that makes them cool.

    • @stephanieboschFlute
      @stephanieboschFlute Před 6 lety +1

      Maybe someone doing headstand I guess...

  • @DennisESedney
    @DennisESedney Před 8 lety

    Very beautiful!!

  • @YashKMusic
    @YashKMusic Před 2 lety +1

    Incredible stuff! Also the part from 10:00 could make a sick beat 🔥

  • @world_musician
    @world_musician Před 10 lety

    beautiful Raga Pilu!

  • @sarinda
    @sarinda Před 9 lety

    What size cello string do you use. I can never get the right lower SA string.

  • @CrazyForCooCooPuffs
    @CrazyForCooCooPuffs Před 3 lety

    I got an esraj on the way, cant wait to learn.

  • @newharishkala2370
    @newharishkala2370 Před 9 lety

    very informative and entertaining

  • @latheefpayyatamkannur2519

    are you teaching anywhere sir, please let me know the place where i can meet you ?

  • @Rennikus
    @Rennikus Před 7 lety +4

    This is reminding me of the Civ 5 soundtrack for eastern civs quite strongly

  • @tyrantsfaceisred
    @tyrantsfaceisred Před 4 lety

    What gauge are the bigger strings? What kind of strings will work?

  • @subramanyanaik4484
    @subramanyanaik4484 Před 5 lety

    Did J.I.D. sampled this in 151 Rum song?

  • @shubham5832
    @shubham5832 Před 6 lety

    Beautiful !!

  • @debayanin
    @debayanin Před 9 lety +1

    A true master.

  • @DanielCeniza
    @DanielCeniza Před 10 lety +1

    beautiful

  • @mousqy
    @mousqy Před 8 lety

    great video

  • @avinashdixit1
    @avinashdixit1 Před 8 lety

    Wonderful !... Thanks for revealing the most mysterious and fantastic instrument Sir. How the nodes of the scales are identified on Sarangi, since it has no identification of the place along the strings ......

    • @shivabreathes
      @shivabreathes Před 8 lety +1

      Sir, I am not a sarangi player, but if I understand your question, I think what you're asking is relevant to all fretless stringed instruments. Including violin, bass and many others including the Indian sarod. Stringed instruments can be divided into two general classes: fretted where the divisions are marked, or fretless where they are not marked. Playing fretless instruments is really challenging because the musician has to find the notes that he wants to play without a marker in place. It's just something I guess that becomes possible through years of training. The benefit of playing fretless instruments, particularly in our Indian raga system, is that one can more easily explore the tones that are present between the notes (known as shruti, or micro-tones) which is an essential component of raga exposition.