1. Rhythm, tonality and harmony
Rag Bhairav 4
Rhythm, tonality and harmony

2. Tala Clap Wave Bols Theka Rupak tal 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 X
tin na
dhin
Vibhag 1 (sam, khali)
Vibhag 2
Vibhag 3
Jhaptal 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 X
dhin na
tin
Vibhag 1 (sam)
Vibhag 2
Vibhag 3 (khali)
Vibhag 4

3. Let Ravi Shankar explain it to you

4. And another example

5. Tonality and Harmony Is harmony present?
What is the technique of playing two notes at once on a string instrument called?
Does the double-stopping create functional harmony?
Consonance/dissonance?
Can we describe the relationship of the melody to the drone as harmony?

6. Tonality and Harmony 2 Is there a sense of tonality?
Is the emphasis of Sa, Pa, Dha and Re enough to qualify?
NB the tabla are tuned to Sa

7. Essay
Compare and contrast the rhythm and melody in the three works listed below (36 marks)
Ram Narayan Rag Bhairav
John Cage Sonatas I-III for Prepared Piano
W A Mozart Piano Sonata in Bb K333: movement I