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The Movement of Sound

Mastering Alankar & Ornamentation in Hindustani Classical Music.

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The "Feel" Cheat Sheet

  • Meend: Stretch it (Elastic)
  • Gamak: Shake it (Earthquake)
  • Andolan: Sway it (Hammock)
  • Murki: Swirl it (Liquid)
  • Khatka: Strike it (Whip)
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VISUAL SHAPE: A small, quick loop or knot

The Physics

Swirling water

A bird doing a quick loop-the-loop.

The Sound (Phonetics)

"Ui-ya (Liquid blend)"

A very fast, delicate cluster of notes. Uses flow, not force.

PRACTICEThe Ribbon Loop

1

Visualize a circle: Re -> Sa -> Ni -> Sa.

2

Remove the corners. Connect into one long sound.

3

Flick the notes lightly with a relaxed jaw.

"If you get tired in your throat, you are doing it wrong. If you get tired in your abs, you are doing it right." (Specifically for Gamak/Heavy styles)
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