1. Melody: The rag is the melody on which the music is improvised. Like a western scale it ascends and descends. Unlike a western scale the number of notes ascending and descending can vary Melody: The rag is the melody on which the music is improvised. Like a western scale it ascends and descends. Unlike a western scale the number of notes ascending and descending can vary

2. Structure of a Raga performance Alap: slow, no sense of time; soloist explores the rag, improvising accompanied by the drones of the tambura Alap: slow, no sense of time; soloist explores the rag, improvising accompanied by the drones of the tambura Jhor: Steady tempo; regular beat; rhythmic improvised music, more elaborate and faster Jhor: Steady tempo; regular beat; rhythmic improvised music, more elaborate and faster Jhalla: Fast; exciting rhythms; climax with expert playing and advanced techniques Jhalla: Fast; exciting rhythms; climax with expert playing and advanced techniques Gat/Bandish: Moderate to fast; tabla play rhythmic cycle (tala); fixed composition; call and responses between instrumentalist and drummer; improvised melodies over the prepared melody Gat/Bandish: Moderate to fast; tabla play rhythmic cycle (tala); fixed composition; call and responses between instrumentalist and drummer; improvised melodies over the prepared melody

3. Listening: Raga Jogeshwari Original lasts over 50 minutes Original lasts over 50 minutes Listen to the Alap: Listen to the Alap: 1. Name the 2 instruments you can hear 1. Name the 2 instruments you can hear 2. What is the purpose of the drone? 2. What is the purpose of the drone? 3. How would you describe the tempo and meter of the music? 3. How would you describe the tempo and meter of the music? 4. This section is improvised. What does the performer attempt to do in the opening section? 4. This section is improvised. What does the performer attempt to do in the opening section?

4. Listen to the Jhor Listen to the Jhor 1. State 2 ways in which the music of this section differs from the opening gat section 1. State 2 ways in which the music of this section differs from the opening gat section 2. What happens to the tempo towards the end? 2. What happens to the tempo towards the end? Listen to the Gat Listen to the Gat 1. What new instrument plays in this section and what does it play? 1. What new instrument plays in this section and what does it play? 2. Mention one way in which this section differs from the Alap and Jhor Section 2. Mention one way in which this section differs from the Alap and Jhor Section

5. Listening: Soja Re (Go to sleep) and Guru Banana First extract First extract 1. What is the mood of the piece and how is it conveyed in the music? 1. What is the mood of the piece and how is it conveyed in the music? 2. Describe the part played by the Tabla 2. Describe the part played by the Tabla 3. What are the 2 different musical roles of the Sarangi in this piece? 3. What are the 2 different musical roles of the Sarangi in this piece?

6. Second extract Second extract Mention 2 differences between these 2 vocal pieces. Mention 2 differences between these 2 vocal pieces. Which piece did you prefer? Give 3 musical reasons for your choice. Which piece did you prefer? Give 3 musical reasons for your choice.