Discovering the Secrets of Raag Bihag: An Introductory Course

Raag Bihag is a very melodious raga that can be easily sung by beginners too. This Raag uses all the seven music swars. One interesting aspect of this raga is that it uses both the Tivra Madhyam and Shuddha Madhyam. There are quite a few iconic musical pieces from Indian Cinema that were composed in… More Discovering the Secrets of Raag Bihag: An Introductory Course

Experience the Magic of Raag Bhairavi: An Introductory Course

Raag Bhairavi is a heptatonic (consisting of 7 notes) raga from the Hindustani music tradition. Many styles such as Thumri’s, Ghazals, Bhajans and light classical forms have many well-known compositions in Bhairavi. Raag Bhairavi is often used to conclude many classical music concerts as well. When is Raag Bhairavi sung? Raag Bhairavi is usually sung… More Experience the Magic of Raag Bhairavi: An Introductory Course

Embrace the Spirit of Raag Desh: An Introductory Singing Course

Raag Desh or Des is an Audava-Sampurna (consists of 5 notes in Aroh and 7 notes in Avroh)  raga from the Hindustani music tradition. Raag Desh has been used in well-known Indian Patriotic Compositions. The most identifiable is “Vande Mataram” which is the national song of India. The popular composition Baje Sargam from Doordarshan with… More Embrace the Spirit of Raag Desh: An Introductory Singing Course

Hindustani Music Vocal Lessons for Beginners

Would like to sing like Ashta? All you have to do is to regularly practise Hindustani music vocal lessons on the Riyaz app! The Hindustani singing courses on the Riyaz app comprise the fundamental singing exercises for beginners that are needed to get you started with vocal training in the Hindustani classical music tradition. Hindustani… More Hindustani Music Vocal Lessons for Beginners

What is a Raga?

A Raga is a melodic framework for improvisation in Hindustani Classical Music. Raga are one of the most central features to learn in Hindustani Classical . It is not only used in just Indian Classical Music, but also in Bollywood Music as well! Some great modern composers who use ragas to make their songs are Shankar Mahadevan… More What is a Raga?

Singing Lessons for Beginners: Hindustani Beginner Course

The beginner course is the best way to start out your journey if you just started learning to sing! We teach you singing from the absolute basics like swaras and basic singing patterns which are easy and fun to learn at the same time. After you have got a grasp of them , we introduce… More Singing Lessons for Beginners: Hindustani Beginner Course