How to Sing Hindustani Vocal Music

Summary: Hindustani music is an Indian classical music tradition whose roots go back to the 13th century. With the permeation on Indian culture to the Western World, Hindustani vocal music is a tradition that most people have been exposed to, whether they realize it or not. In this video series, you will learn about some of the history and traditions behind Hindustani music, as well as some tips for training your voice to perform these sacred melodies.

Unlike most Western music that is based upon the singing of words, Hindustani vocal music is based upon the practice of singing notes. These notes make up Ragas, which are the basis for Hindustani music. These videos will show you some of the more popular Ragas that are often sung in Hindustani vocal music, as well as teach you some of the different techniques that performers use to spice up these Ragas.