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Indian Classical Music (Structure (Piece Composition (The Alap: Begins…
Indian Classical Music
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Structure
First beat is called the Sam. The tala starts on the Sam, and all other musicians play together on each Sam. The piece ends on a Sam as well
Mainly improvised, therefore performances of the same raga or tala may sound completely different form one another
Piece Composition
The Alap: Begins performance. Performer introduces the notes of the Raga and improvises freely around them. No tala, only tambura drone
The Job: Some rhythm or pause is introduced, with some structure to the piece instead of just improvising
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The Gat (or Bandish if singer is present): Tabla is introduced and a fixed composition is played, with improvisation sparingly used. Call and response is utilised as well
Instruments
Melody
The Sitar 
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consists of 8 played stings and a collection of sympathetic strings that give the Sitar it's distinct shimmery tone
The Sarod
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The Sarangi:
A bowed, violin styled melody instrument used for clean and elegant melody
The Bansuri:
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Drone
The Tambura
4 metal strings used to play drone backing, usually bowed
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The Tabla
Pair of drums: the small, high pitched Dayan; and the large, low pitched Bayan
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Rhythms
Tala: indicates a pattern of beats to follow. Number of beats could be over 100 depending on the tala
Texture
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Shimmering, elegant and representative of the Hindu culture that dominates the region
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