Saraswati Ved Sagar Gurukul is affiliated to Bhatkhande Vidyapeeth, Lucknow.

Various Workshops are conducted on regular basis by the Gurukul.

Swarmani Sangeetacharya Pt. Banwari Lal Ji Sharma is giving services to the students.

Various Artists are invited from Mumbai and Delhi.

Ragas and Talas:

Both Hindustani and Carnatic instrumental music are structured around ragas (melodic patterns) and talas (rhythmic cycles).

Improvisation:

Instrumentalists engage in extensive improvisation, exploring the nuances of ragas and showcasing technical prowess through intricate patterns.

Guru-Shishya Parampara:

Like vocalists, instrumentalists often learn in a traditional one-on-one Guru-Shishya relationship.

 

Hindustani Classical Vocal Music:

Styles:

Dhrupad: An ancient and devotional style known for its austere and slow-paced rendering of ragas. It places a strong emphasis on maintaining the purity of the raga and often includes long, sustained notes.

Khayal: A more popular and flexible style, allowing for greater improvisation. Khayal compositions are shorter than Dhrupad and provide more room for creative expression.

Ragas and Talas:

Hindustani classical vocalists explore a vast array of ragas, each with its unique set of ascending and descending notes, characteristic phrases, and emotional nuances.

Talas (rhythmic cycles) provide the framework for the rhythmic aspects of the performance.

Improvisation:

Alap: Vocalists often start with an alap, a slow and meditative improvisation that introduces the raga without a fixed rhythm.

Taans: These are fast, intricate patterns of notes that showcase the vocalist's technical prowess and creativity.

Accompaniment:

Hindustani classical vocalists are often accompanied by instruments such as the tabla, harmonium, sarangi, and tanpura during performances.

 

Carnatic Classical Vocal Music:

Styles:

Carnatic vocal music includes various forms like Kriti, Varnam, and Padam.

Kriti: A structured composition that explores both the melodic and rhythmic aspects of a raga.

Varnam: A form that combines intricate melodic patterns with complex rhythmic sequences.

Padam: A slow and expressive composition often dealing with love or devotional themes.

Ragas and Talas:

Carnatic vocalists delve into a wide range of ragas, each with specific rules and characteristics.

Talas provide the rhythmic framework for the performance.

Precision and Bhava:

Carnatic vocalists emphasize precision in rendering ragas and talas, and they focus on conveying the emotional content or bhava of the composition.

Accompaniment:

Accompaniments in Carnatic vocal music may include instruments such as the violin, mridangam, ghatam, and kanjira.

 

Common Elements:

Devotional Themes:

Both traditions often include compositions with devotional themes, expressing the singer's connection with the divine.

Guru-Shishya Parampara:

Learning classical vocal music traditionally involves a close relationship between the Guru (teacher) and Shishya (disciple).