Rag Desh

Rag Desh

1. Indian classical music

2. Very long history

3. Key features:

   • Three layers:
     • 1) Melodic line played on solo instrument
     • 2) Rhythmic pattern played on drums
     • 3) Drone played on stringed instrument
   • Melody based on a rag (pattern of notes)
     • C, D, F, G, B, C, B flat, A, G, F, E, D, C
   • Rhythm based on tal (cycle of beats)
     • First beat in a tal is called a sam