Ep 12: What is a Raag?

[@cmblocker95]

OK, ok, I am a western music music theory expert. Since 1970, I have studied how notes are combined for the harmonic effects, how forms are created for a particular use, and how instrumentation effects the emotion of western music. But now, a whole door has opened to me: Classical Indian musical elements create the sound of that wonderful pallet. Thank you, Anuja Kamat, for creating this explanation of what makes your music wonderful. I think I clearly grasp this pebble from the mountain of Raag. If your explanations are insufficient for me to understand, your voice is not. Nor is your smile. Please keep posting, love. Peace, Carson

[@cmblocker95]

@Rogin You are correct. I stand corrected.

[@ojascooladventures]

What is the equivalent in western music?

[@cyanhallows7809]

@@ojascooladventures There's no 'chalan' in western music theory as she explained

[@Pio2001]

@@cyanhallows7809 Actually, what she says is that a raag is not a mode, or a scale, but it doesn't mean that there is no equivalent. Counterpoint may be an equivalent of chalan in western classical music.

[@cyanhallows7809]

@@Pio2001 No counterpoint is a completely different thing, for one thing is it is polyphonic where as chalan and raags are concerning a single set of notes

[@AnimationArtist]

I've never seen someone so happy while teaching... makes my day ........ such soulful aura you radiate... I understood very well the concepts and looking forward to more.

[@dilipkulkarni4012]

I think, even the word UNIQUE is not enough for you. U must be a highly blessed preson as elaboration is beyond the words. Simply SUPERB - OUTSTANDING !!👍💐

[@Karthik-kt24]

Ya-Man!! Seriously!! I am not such a Smiling guy...when I see or come across such people who smile and just increase the entropy of the surrounding it feels alien!! 😇

[@eklektek]

@@Karthik-kt24 It is not increase in entropy, which means increase in disorder.

[@Karthik-kt24]

@@eklektek yea maybe u r right 🙃 but that's what I meant increase in disorder of particles in the room when they enter... everything in the room suddenly feels alive

[@youtubechannel5502]

I can't take my eyes off She's so beautiful as her voice!! The way she laughs!!!♥️

[@DavidBennettPiano]

This is a brilliantly explained and interesting introduction to the topic! Thank you!

[@smeetkanakhara3777]

👀you are here also!🤩

[@mhajanchumren1200]

I see you..

[@shreyasmahtolia7107]

Love ur vids... Good to see that you follow Indian classical music too...😊

[@reginatuller6382]

Dear Anuja! My name is Regina, I'm brazilian, and I am totally in love with your channel.. I love to sing in portuguese and english, and I also love india and everything from India, including Indian music.. So I always wanted to learn how to sing like indian artists that I listen to.. But the way you guys sing is so specific and it is so difficult to sing like you guys.. BUT NOW..... watching your channel I can begin to understand about your beautiful way to sing.. I wanna thank you so much.. Please, don't stop posting videos! ♥

[@ajayjoshi705]

Love and respect from Nepal ......

[@minimoviemakers8157]

Regina Tuller , congratulations raging. I wish u a good singer as soon

[@GipsyK6345]

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[@HaharuRecords]

@@GipsyK6345 Same hope from Maldives,, with a lot of respect and greetings...

[@GipsyK6345]

M.D Records I wanna learn to sing too. I'm not brilliant.

[@michaelgatheringdust]

I have studied (and still study - seems we never stop studying) North Indian Classical music with the sitar and rudra vin in the Bishnipur gharana since 1973. This video is an absolutely perfect explanation of the basics of raag. A must see for anyone who wishes to better understand this wonderful music. Just so well done and your singing is just beautiful.

[@corbinrandall6897]

Your joy is contagious! What a great video, I'm smiling and learning all at the same time.

[@JustForfun-ok4ed]

She looks like she is the happiest person on Earth.

[@HariomPrajapatii]

when you have super power like indian classic then you already got happiness in your life already

[@bobh808]

"Hey Raag, what's up?" "Just chalan"

[@shashankthapa9179]

Clever. 😂❤

[@rutudhwajsavaliya_7479]

😂😂can't stop laughing 😂

[@raagjivani8231]

Hey man, totally fine, wass up ! Yes it's my actual name😂

[@mojarth8110]

Wtf.......🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@BSirsakKundu]

@@raagjivani8231 😂😂

[@MatruprasadPatra]

The joy in her eyes and the peace in the music...

[@tracyfarrag1252]

I come from a multi-ethnic country and grew up hearing Indian music all my life. Here we have even created a fusion between a local sound called soca with Indian music that is called Chutney soca! You have deepened my understanding and appreciation of classical Indian music . I shall listen more intently and with greater joy now. Thank you !

[@mehroseemehrosee3887]

Which country......if you don’t mind?

[@anonymous-bd4hx]

Are u from west Indies

[@tracyfarrag1252]

@@mehroseemehrosee3887 Trinidad and Tobago

[@tracyfarrag1252]

@@anonymous-bd4hx that's right😁. Home of Brian Lara

[@mbangroo]

@@tracyfarrag1252 brain lara the goat 💪😎

[@rairadio7119]

I think East starts with emotion and works towards grammar. West starts with grammar and work towards emotions. It applies even for Yoga. It starts with an emotion - that I want to be at peace. Then you figure out the physical steps. Even for ragas, it's highly mood mapped, with timing, season etc.

[@chennaivishnu]

Interesting observation!

[@WhiteMetal_]

Right brain left brain 🤪

[@NitaiMahata-nr1po]

Great observation

[@jshanker2005]

I can learn music for years and I wouldn't learn what I did in this video. You really have a gift and you've the heart to share it generously.

[@maz2045]

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[@RaneMAJ-r8w]

I am a total idiot in classical Indian music, I was looking for a proper explanation for "what is a raag in Indian music," among hundred of KZbin videos on the subject, finally I found this amazing introduction to "What is a Raag" Thank you very much Anjua, your introduction is very simple, explained it in nursery level language and style! appreciate it very much!

[@yadurocky]

Wow, learned so much in less than 12 minutes videos. Truly great work. Blessings!!!

[@jaazv2370]

I feel that u r a scientist of music...u have so much knowledge...😍

[@AB-hq6kw]

Jasna Varghese pratibha ‘s channel is great too

[@robdemonx]

@@AB-hq6kw But is she a scientist?

[@julianl5967]

As a western musician I can say that the concept of chalan is related to modes. You can have the same set of notes and treat them different to produce certain feelings, but "how" to achieve these sounds is not as explicit as in a raag - it is left to the composer/improviser to know "how" to treat the notes differently. Great videos!

[@B-SharpBenchmarks]

That is obvious. Different singers would sing the same raag differently according to their gharana or locality. Also depends on their own perspective.

[@rashidahmadqazi]

Infectious enthusiasm, perfect understanding and wonderful communication skills. Kudos

[@s.v.ramanan3468]

Good

[@mmMstatus]

When I was young i use to get away from Indian classical music, but when I started meditating now I am loving it. Raag shakes my spine with bliss.😇

[@avigailomichael]

I've fallen in love with Indian classical music within just a few days of intensively researching and listening to it! Please keep posting. I need to learn Indian classical music and the Raag.

[@bobythomasmathews4388]

You are indeed a boon to music lovers, your communication skills simply extraordinary for your age

[@geethanjalibalaji5232]

She is 24 not teenager

[@ribusgan]

3 things I totally loved/ liked about this video. 1. The inner radiance that you bring to the screen. It seems like you have not been touched by anything that is dark or negative. Magnificent! 2. The clarity and brevity of the piece. I forwarded it to my wife and told her that “In 10 odd minutes, this will change your level of appreciating Indian music classical or classical based popular ones!” 3. Lastly, I did not see any effort to denigrate western music or a supremacist pronouncement as Indian Classical music being the best in the world. I grew up on good old Bangla and Hindi songs, all of which were based on some raag or other. Graduated to being an avid listener Hindustani Classical music (khayal first and then instrumental - a bit reverse order than many others). Started listening to Western Classical music a bit later and was totally wowed by the amazing interplay of melody and harmony. It is only late in life, I got exposed to American Classical Music aka Jazz and Jazz theory - which is most complex, most liberating and allows enormous improvisations in harmony, melody and rhythm. I love when someone explains the musical theory in a lucid and structured manner, because that enriches my listening exponentially. Thank you again! God (or whoever/ whatever you believe in) bless you and may your 1000 watt smile be inextinguishable!

[@narendermakhijani9512]

Very nice comment. Best wishes USA.

[@beatbox9794]

15 mark ka answer likh diya vaiii😂

[@patrickcompton1483]

The two theories are so different, it seems that the eastern one naturally displays its far older origins though. I hope to fuse the two eventually with my own music, do you know of any artists currently attempting this?

[@KM-pm6qe]

@@patrickcompton1483 maybe these? A Meeting by the River kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4vblJikpNFrg7s Lots of beautiful performances come up on a search of Carnatic+jazz on KZbin. Loved this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4vblJikpNFrg7s

[@rairadio7119]

@@patrickcompton1483 I think East starts with emotion and works towards grammar. West starts with grammar and work towards emotions. It applies even for Yoga. It starts with an emotion - that I want to be at peace. Then you figure out the physical steps. Even for ragas, it's highly mood mapped, with timing, season etc.

[@sadhanarajkumar228]

Your English is perfect! Your singing knowledge is exceptionally well! But your smiles, heart, spirit and soul are beautifully priceless! A humble “thank you” so very much for sharing with the world your gift. 🙏♥️

[@narendermakhijani9512]

Sadhna Mam U have way with words. Beautifully written U r a sweet person yourself. Best wishes from USA.

[@saurabhjain9785]

Baaki sab theek hai lekin English ki taarif karna kucch khaas zaroori nahin tha wo bhi sabse pehle😑

[@maz2045]

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[@shyamfootprints972]

Wow. Truly amazing but yet so simple. Only someone with a deep understanding of classical music combined with enormous compassion could have explained so lucidly.

[@simmisaa7905]

Hello dear sister ..this was so very interesting ..you are a music channel like our dear Shiva ..thank you for share

[@eddyyaeji6769]

Oh man, I'm glad I'm writing about raga. This woman is really gorgeous! (♡_♡)

[@asimqadri2009]

Such a brilliant artist you are ... equally great teacher ... best regards from Asim from Karachi, Pakistan

[@dumpy1980]

This is a great intro to Indian Classical Music. Its like Indian Music for Dummies. Its first time I heard anyone explain music so in-depth but in so few words. I was speechless first time I saw it. The worst part about the video was. when you were singing, it was so melodious I forgot the rules you explained a minute earlier. You really have a magical voice. After watching it 5 to 6 times, I finally opened the same video in 2 windows and did a comparative study. In my childhood days, I and my sisters used to visit a music teacher to learn music and we got so confused by all the ragas, variations we got scared and gave up. He was not bad, he was a great musician and performer, but you are a great teacher. Your way of explaining is like some one learning science, everything is logical, everything makes sense where as we were told to just memorize the sequence. In the end I will say this video is very inspirational and encouraging and will help upcoming singers and musicians better understand Indian Music. We never had such a music teacher.

[@TheSeeking2know]

Sad to hear that your musical development was hampered by not getting the right instruction.

[@composercaleb6592]

Adam Neely sent me here. Thank you for these videos!

[@geniusaboutsockss3573]

ComposerCaleb same

[@bharatpandit4796]

You look like an embodiment of Raga. Through your voice and intellect the concept of ‘raga’ comes alive.

[@skinnhealth]

Not many are aware of our Classical music heritage. This is a fantastic effort from you. Thank you, keep up the good work. I Salute your Guru.

[@katherineclark-nilsson153]

So entertaining and informative-your videos are exactly what I was looking for-voice, instruments, concepts and philosophy. You are extremely appealing- and so generous with you’re knowledge, and both your voice and personality are beautiful! Thank you!

[@Prasen1729]

The way she is laughing, looks like the Cameraman making some gestures and she is not able to hold her smile. :-D But very cute. Love your channel.

[@kgfgjjgfjjhffjgfjhglggjjfyg]

😀

[@Kshastra]

😂😂😂💯💯💯

[@vibsmith555]

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[@qkbarbland4332]

@@vibsmith555 dude get your horny ass off here

[@KevinPerera]

I am sri lankan. I am doingmy visharada exam from the violin . Your explanations are golden. Thanks for your effort .❤

[@ddkolpek6167]

Thanks Anuja Kamat for keeping live the heritage and indian culture in the classical music which one has to understand and study which most of them think it's hard to understand. Nice and enjoyed the way you narrated . Wish for more such videos from you

[@carolinapoblete3229]

Wonderful!!! love it. Thank so much for your teaching and your beautiful voice

[@Frst2nxt]

Excellent scope of content. Just e enough to gain lots to examine without it being too much to benefit from as a step forward. Well, till next time, it's raagtime.

[@Karthik-kt24]

I am a complete newbie...I had heard about the word Raag a lot...Now that exam stress is gone I came across the thought of learning all these Tabla Taals and Raags... Then I searched for meaning of Raag and found this video... Very nicely explained🙏 Thank you very much and... Ya-Man!! Seriously!! I am not such a Smiling guy...when I see or come across such people who smile and just increase the entropy of the surrounding it feels alien!! 😇

[@sheriffkhan4573]

No words to describe your presentations. Everything is so perfect. I'm enamored

[@anitaroy6665]

You r just awesome. I m 55 years woman . When i see ur raaga videos i feel sooo good.plss always stay with us.💖💖💖

[@BriannaTerese]

A lot of this is so over my head but you have a beautiful voice. Thanks for the video! 💜

[@sreenandasreekumar257]

Awsome!!! So informative n very beautifully explained.. thanks alot.. 🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@leader7753]

I was in awe when I watched this video for the first time which wasn't long ago but since then I come here everyday for 10:09 After watching this video, I was supposed to sleep but I couldn't stop thinking about it for hours. She's an amazing singer. 💖

[@0arjun077]

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[@sultanmadad]

I use to listen music and can roughly recognise some rags. Your lesson made me understand sense of intricacies of notes in them . Thank you very much for your brilliant teaching. God bless you.

[@XRON]

This girl :- sings beautifully . Also this girl :- so this was my attempt..

[@vimalneha]

A lovely girl with a great presentation skills and sense of Music!

[@TheHagueAsiaKnowledge]

Anuja, you are a perfect blend of a learner, teacher and performer - something that very few are blessed with. You are on your way to make your mark in life. Best wishes.

[@shyamfootprints972]

Your rendition of Raag Marwa is inspiring and thoughtful. I wish you could sing the whole raag for your subscribers.

[@SinghalLouis]

I am wondering if you had a wonderful teacher or maybe amazing parents, or most probably both, because you are just simply amazing, one of a kind, one of the best, and it is really not possible to explain just how amazing of a job you are doing. You are the elephant who does not know his size or the diamond who does not know its worth, yes you must know you are good, but i doubt if you realise you are one of the best, person, singer and teacher. Heartfelt gratitude and all the best wishes for everything you do. Happy Diwali!

[@areascoda2912]

omg totally agree.

[@shreyasavadatti5317]

Vary true

[@shreyasavadatti5317]

Very

[@amansingh-ew2xt]

Then Marry her

[@Nagaraj237]

Very informatively explained.

[@nitinnair197]

I never knew more about music. I just heard abt raag but today I got it from You. What a explanation...

[@JaradDeLorenzo]

This video was amazing! It cleared up so many questions I had. The ornamentation is definitely my favorite layer

[@dem8568]

I know this video is from many years ago, but I just wanted to say, thank you so much. I have never experienced such a wonderful and beautiful explanation of the concept of raag. The whole series is phenomenal!

[@SunilKumar-gd1qy]

You ve knowledge n talent .There s a great teacher in you . You can be a guru for many in future . Keep it up .. all the best .Om.

[@tarachandsain3809]

अंग्रेजी में समझ नहीं आया आपने क्या बोला

[@amritpalsingh8394]

I thank you from the core of my heart for explaining in such an awesome way. Raag sounds more beautiful to me now because with your help I have started understanding raags. Dhanyawad

[@probnoblem]

Great that I found you. Was looking forward for such explanations. Your voice is outstanding and your ear is pitch perfect!

[@navrattanshetyan3428]

Nice Anuja ji...your style of teaching is unique.... Man Gaiey USTAAD ,,,JI Aap ko...Namasker

[@ItsSimplyAshish]

This is addictive....cant stop watching n dint knew the video ended. Fascinating your way of speaking or teaching ...whoa.keep up the good work.

[@yoginimehta5872]

Brilliant explanation. Lovely voice and beautiful smile. Godspeed to your musical talent at this young age.

[@adityabanerjee213]

I have no idea about the technicalities... But I am spellbound dude... This is dope

[@tariqhejazi8131]

Anuja K, is the best example of letting us know having the knowledge is something, and delivering the knowledge in a simple way is another total different thing, you are skilled in both our mentor Anuja

[@abdullahmansoor2675]

5:20 How beautifully it started with "(ni) re ga ma......" that melodious "ni" WOW!

[@Paint-with-Anil]

I am a retired senior citizen. Your channel is one of my favourites. Good knowledge of Indian music, good communication skills and good looks make it a time well spent!! Congratulations and Best Luck Anuja. I find that you have become a conduit to popularise Indian Classical Music among Westerners. Good going..

[@Indoremerijaanmp09]

She has attractive smile on her while singing 😊😊😊😊 ..... God give smile to everyone who is sweet and good people

[@cpmshaheer5584]

I am a 56yrs old man ,started singing just 2yrs back. Being a good listener of hindi film songs in my younger days, I am able to sing a few songs of MUKESHJI, RAFI SAB and KISHORE DA. But still I don't know anything about Raag or swar. This is my 1st lesson of classical Music. Thank you very much.

[@adamkorejwa776]

This is so wonderful! Thank you, Anuja, for these clear introductory videos to Indian music! And they are delivered in such a lovely way.

[@arjunpajith]

Very good and informative. Never knew there were these many things associated with the term RAAG.... Thanks for sharing your knowledge Anuja..... :)

[@HimadriShankarSen]

I have watched so many videos on youtube trying to understand the meaning of Raag, and this video did it. Wonderfully explained, thank you so much!

[@richaawasthi799]

Such a sweet heart you are soo talented and soo pretty may God bless you always 🌹🌹🌹

[@harishwala9660]

Amazing...🌺. 41. In-depth explanation ( and Exploration...for Listeners.. ) of most loved concept...Raga....in the most simplistic fashion by MADAM ANUJA ji.... Wonderful 🏵️. And MADAM in New Avatar 🌺. ( I'm an Ordinary listener of the most wonderful INDIAN Classical Music!). ( So, it is difficult to ask Questions!!) ( But, MADAM, your Videos are Great source of inspiration, knowledge and satisfaction...for me and others...). Congrats and BEST of LUCK to You 💐.

[@vindaborkar5225]

Your presentation is awesome!! Keep up the yeoman's job of demystifying of Bharitya Shastriya Sangeet! Bless you!!

[@pranormalsubliminalsdailyt9115]

I became soo fluent with classical after I got in touch with this devine channel.

[@muhammadshoaibanwar6590]

Thank you this is good wonderful lesson I feels in lessons I am in an other world and your are my teacher and v.v respectable

[@yog281284]

V Beautiful explanation of Raag, which is crisp and clear as well. Liked it very much. Thanks

[@rishabhrockstar5739]

Thanks anuja... Your passion is reflected through your hard work that you have done on your voice...

[@santhoshrao4627]

Very well explained. Most likable thing in the video is the way your eyes speak, that's beautiful.

[@JeffStarr]

This is great! As a sitar student I really appreciate these videos. You explain everything in a very nice way and make the concepts very easy to understand. I hope this encourages more people to study Indian classical music. Thank you.

[@AmanExplorerBoy]

Hi bro , seen your videos

[@athulvs2139]

Please refer to Pt. Ravi Sankar's interview videos where he explains what Raaga is and how it is different from scales.

[@zappa1695]

Beautifully explained by a very beautiful person. Always smiling and a wonderful demeanor.

[@mohita58]

I have music viva tomorrow. After watching your video, I actually got to know what i m reading. Thank you!

[@lemoneviltart]

what a beautiful voice! singing and speaking

[@cihant5438]

This is just excellent. Keep up the good work!

[@ritikaverma4788]

You are fantastic Anuja...what an amazing peaceful voice ❤

[@pbpiyushbhatt]

I can't thank you enough. I am familiar with western music but my knowledge of indian classical music is quite poor. your videos have been immensely helpful in experiencing and understanding the ocean indian classical music is THANKS A TON...

[@rammyabandara7666]

ITS REALLY A FABULOUS VOICE,,, TEACHING RAAG,,,,,,,BEAUTIFUL. THANKS,, GREAT,,,, KEEP IT UP,,,,

[@isaacj.elliott2137]

12tone brought me here and I'm so happy about this

[@mandarparkhi3708]

Great way of explaining the intricacies of raag. And that too so simply and enthusiastically. Thanks.

[@goraknathedulapally6274]

Very nice and useful anuja ji. Thank u.

[@olddesifusion9806]

Excellent job. Rabb khush rakhe. God bless u Beata ji.

[@Shakuntala9]

Awesome explanation and presentation, Anuja dear! Thanks for sharing this beautiful knowledge ... :) Looking forward to more wonderful videos of yours. Stay blessed ...

[@padmajanginmath435]

please tell us about raag marubihag

[@mubasharalisulehria9487]

Absolutely exquisite. If I were in India I could have learnt the sonorous rags from you.

[@HaharuRecords]

Indian: Raaga English: Scales My definition: A sequence of notes that goes (sounds good) together, with each other: foams a raag, (Examplea like Major, minor, Blues, Arabic Hijaz, Indian Raagas etc) You can create your own scales, but only you understand much and discover much deep in music. Note: Indian Raagas has much flavors and textures and specific way of using than western Scales but the idea is the same : to create a mood that fits the vocal and story of a lyric. Thanks...🌹

[@soumyadeepdutta3726]

Scale is equivalent to thaat in Indian classical music.

[@DipayanPyne]

Raag is not the same as scale. Thaats are like scales. Raags are just based on thaats.

[@liliesandtulips2000]

@@DipayanPyne true. Also, raagas convey specific emotions as well which scales do not.

[@DipayanPyne]

@ Vani Dham. That is not true. Scales also convey emotions. I mean if u just play the notes of a scale, in order, only once, u do not have a composition, but u still get some emotion. Once u compose a Melody with a scale, the emotions are more prominent. But a raag is way more sophisticated than a composition based on a scale in the western sense. A raag serves as a great framework for composing beautiful melodies. The melodies of western music do not evoke emotions in the same way melodies based on raags do.

[@DipayanPyne]

@ Vani Dham. Oh sorry. I missed the word SPECIFIC in your sentence. Yes, ragas convey emotions more specifically as compared to scales.

[@simranjeetsinghchadha9266]

Thanks a lot for this beautiful explanation. Great video!!

[@dineshkamath1982]

Anuja. There are also concepts like vadi, samvadi and pakad of raag. Can you please explain these too. Your explanation of kan swar was very nice. You made it very clear. I would also look for more videos like how we represent or write down swar notation, especially meend, kan swar etc. But your initiative of explaining indian classic music is one of its kind. I was looking for such videos for long time. This is only one that matches my requirement. Excellent anuja... God bless you.

[@asid2707]

I wish to learn- if you are into long distance teaching please share skype ID and contacts. Thanks.

[@amlanjyotisarma6662]

Dinesh Kamath.. chalan is also called as pakad..

[@suhasshembavnekar7056]

Too good a way to unfold Indian Classical music nuances.....superb...stay bleesed

[@2009nandu]

I appreciate your efforts to teach classical music, awesome melody. Raaga is not Anglisized, it's Pooranakshara. In Karnataka sangeetha it is Raaga

[@rairadio7119]

It is anglicised in the sense that the 2nd A, be it Ragaa or Ramaa it's not such a streched aaa. It's supposed to be a small fleeting A.

[@sangeethaviolin]

Yes,you are right Nandiniji ,Raaga is the carnatic poornakshara ,way of saying it.,not anglicized. 👍

[@thehawkseye3412]

Yes and No. Both are correct- poornakshara sound as well as anglisization. Poornakshara still differentiates between a and aa sound. Thing is our tone that accommodated both laghu and deergh a sounds, has changed due to influence of foreign languages , that's why we end up with this argument.

[@d14d40]

I would say the vovel a in the end of word Raga is pronounced in Sanskrit not with mouth wide open whereas Westerners pronounce it with wide open mouth as in Ah. In modern practice aa is used to represent that sound. So, I think writing Raaga is a better way to suggest the correct pronunciation. I think experts in pronunciation of English could give examples of English words where the sound of vowel is similar to as in ga in Raga pronounced by the teacher in this video. To tell why the Westerners pronunciation is wrong I point out that the words Rama and Ramaa or Krishna and Krishnaa have different meanings Ramaa means wife whereas Rama is name of the God. It appears that Hindi pronunciation is Raam though in English it is often written as Ram. Fortunately, Ragaa and Yogaa have no other meanings and so no confusion!

[@thehawkseye3412]

@@d14d40 Yeah. Sanskrit pronunciation rests on G in Raaga, but, doesn't stretch out the 'a' sound. ( technically hindi's should rest too)

[@mahuaroydas9165]

How nicely you explained the raag.. it becomes so interesting.. I just loved it the way you explain ❤️

[@hasmukhpatel4085]

Thank you for this wonderful lesson on RAAG.Peace be with you too young lady.

[@rsseehra72]

Hasmukh Patel for meaning of raags visit sikher.com

[@prabhakarkulkarni4560]

Hasmukh Patel like your note

[@UPAKHOSALA]

Beautifully presented

[@sondks1]

Anuja Jee I love your way of teaching Indian Classical Music. You make it so exciting and serious at the same time. Your knowledge of the music is excellent. I am learning to sing indian classical music and your teachings are very helpful . Thank you so much for your teachings.

[@ved5339]

I came here to find meaning of my name 😂 By the way, keeo up the good work

[@p.s.b.3511]

Madam, you are simply brilliant..!! My daughters of age 7 are learning Indian Classical Music..They are your big fans and listen to your videos daily 😍😍🌷🌷

[@rosakutty7327]

I wish you were my Teacher🙇🏽‍♀️🙏🏻

[@LakhvinderSingh-if8dg]

Same here....Anuja ji is so good.

[@biswadeepbhattacharjee940]

I have heard that sa, re, ga,ma all came from animal. Could you tell me in details.

[@KM-pm6qe]

In a way, she is!