How the transition from Gat → Alaap → Gat transforms a composition into a long-form musical journey For many guitarists, learning a melody is the destination. You learn a composition, memorize the phrases, perfect the technique, and perform it exactly as it was written. Once the melody ends, the performance ends. Indian classical music offers… Continue reading Building Indian Lead Guitar Through Ragas: Expanding a Melody Through Alaap
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Guitar Excellence Series: Building Indian Lead Guitar Through Ragas, Improvisation and the Pursuit of Excellence
Why Guitar Excellence is More Than a Video Series? There are some questions that stay with us for years. One such question stayed with me for a very long time: What are the natural strengths of the guitar? Like many guitarists interested in Indian music, I spent years listening to and learning from great musicians playing… Continue reading Guitar Excellence Series: Building Indian Lead Guitar Through Ragas, Improvisation and the Pursuit of Excellence