Palta & Raga
Approach to learning
North Indian Classical Music
Author
Shree Malyaban Chatterjee
Introduction
Music has always been a part of living culture. Music is capable of improving happiness, peace, health and concentration. It is however important to know the method and duration for which Music is to be experienced and practised.
The devotional and Raga music of India is a whole universe of spiritual possibilities that we can come to know more and more intimately through regular disciplined learning and practice. This kind of music practice is called Riyaz.
The Chandan Piya handbook to start your journey of learning - from Fifty Palta (sargam pattern) structured practice, we hope you formulate a daily method of practise to enrich and optimise your
voice. Each palta should be practised for minimum of 7 days. This dedication toward your Riyaz will create a desire to continue this learning life-long. We set out Teen Taal (16beats) to practice with
each palta, but introduce you to another five tala.
