Rag Desh - Chiranji Lal Tanwar

Rag Desh - Chiranji Lal Tanwar

1. General Points

   • This version of Rag Desh is a Bhajan (a Hindu devotional song).
     • It is performed by Indian Singer Chiranji Lal Tanwar.
       • It was released in 2004.

2. Instrumentation

   • Chiranji Lal Tanwar is accompanied by:
     • 1) A Sarod - A plucked string instrument. 2) A Sarangi - A bowed string instrument. 3) A Pakhawaj - A long drum with a head at both ends. 4) A Tabla - A pair of drums, the right drum being smaller and made of wood, the left being larger and made of metal. 5) A pair of Cymbals.

3. Rhythm

   • The piece uses an 8 beat tal called the Keherwa Tal (2 + 2 + 2 + 2).

4. Structure

   • Alap: - The Sarangi and then the voice introduce the notes of the rag. - The tempo is slow and there is no regular beat or pulse.
     • Bhajan: - The Tabla comes in and plays the Keherwa Tal (2 + 2 + 2 + 2). - There is then a sung verse. - Following the sung verse are short solos for the Sarangi and the Sarod. - Chiranji Lal Tanwar decorates the important words of the piece with ornaments and mellisma.