Heer on a Broken Flute – By Sangtar

About Heer:

Waris Shah’s Heer is written in “Baint” (ਬੈਂਤ) meter. It is believed that after completing his master piece, Waris Shah himself used to sing Heer in Bhairavi till end of his days. The basics of this compositions have been preserved in the oral tradition. However, every artist adds their own color and style. The scale (Mishar Bhairavi) of this composition has a large scope for improvisation. This is my rendition of this classic on this particular day, on this particular instrument. I hope you will enjoy it.

About The Broken Flute:

I only know half of the story. The first half happened years ago. I reckon in the beginning, it was an inexpensive student flute sold by Long and McQuade (Canada). Its purpose was to be played by a kid for a couple of years in the classroom and then go the dust bin. Instead, someone put it on a shelf in a basement. Sometime ago I was visiting a friend when I saw this instrument covered in dust and tarnished so badly that it was completely black. Some keys were also stuck, and crud had developed on the pads. It was not playable. I felt bad for the instrument and brought it home. It was not worth it to get it fixed professionally, so I cleaned it myself with household cleaners and a utility knife. Eventually I was able to play all the notes. Then once again I put it on a shelf and forgot about it. Last week when I came across it and opened the box, once again, it was tarnished. I cleaned it again and started to play Heer on it. I liked its temperamental sound. Some keys are lighter than the others that creates an unevenness. Some pads are not airtight so upper octaves have a raspy sound. To give this flute a lasting future I recorded this composition on video and here it is. If you like its sound, I may record more stuff on it. I am amazed that an instrument worth less than ten dollars, can create soul touching music. Thanks for listening.

Connect with Sangtar

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Edan Chete Kareen on GeoViolin (GeoShred) By Sangtar

This is one of my original songs (Released 2009).
You may see the original music video here:
https://youtu.be/aqdDYtEya4Y
(The music video version was heavily edited).
The full audio links (iTunes, Spotify etc.) are available here:
https://song.link/us/i/827480290
(Spelled Chetay Kareen)
The original solo violin was played by Jatinder Natha, a great violinist from Mumbai. .
Watch, Enjoy, Share, Thanks for your support.
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Connect with Sangtar
Website: https://www.sangtar.com
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Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Sangtar
Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/Sangtar
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/SangtarHeer

© 2020 Plasma Records

Dila Meria | Kamal Heer | Full Video

Here is Kamal Heer’s new song, please share!
ਦਿਲ ਬੀਆਬਾਨ ਹੋਵੇ, ਕੱਚਾ ਜੇ ਮਕਾਨ ਹੋਵੇ,
ਕੱਚ ਦਾ ਸਮਾਨ ਹੋਵੇ, ਬਾਹਲ਼ੀ ਓਹ’ਤੇ ਰੱਖੀ ਦੀ ਨ੍ਹੀਂ ਆਸ ਦਿਲਾ ਮੇਰਿਆ!
ਕਿੰਨਾ ਚਿਰ ਰਵ੍ਹੇਂਗਾ ਉਦਾਸ…

Here is the link to the album: Unity by Manmohan Waris, Kamal Heer & Sangtar

Chhanu Lal Mishra – Darbari

A great rendition of this serious Rāga by Pandit Chhanu Lal Mishra:

Darbari Kahnada
Thaat: Asavari
Jati: Sampooran-Chhadav (7/6)
Vadi: R
Samvadi: P
Vikrit: G,D,N Komal
Virjit: D in Avroh
Aroh: n. S R g R S, m P, d n S*
Avroh: S* d n P, m p, g, m R S
Time: Midnight

Click here to pick a Thaat (parent Scale)
Click here to pick a Jati (note count)
Click here to see the entire list alphabetically

You may also use the search feature on this blog to find a Raag.

sangtar.com > Music Theory > Raagkosh

Sangtar Da Toomba | Toombi Part 3

Sangtar Da Toomba | Toombi Part 3

In this lesson, you will learn how notes are relative to Toombi’s size. Sangtar plays notes of Charukeshi Thaat to demonstrate the possibilities of bigger size instruments. © 2014 Plasma Records. https://www.sangtar.com or http://www.youtube.com/user/sangtarheer

Learn to Play Bansuri

Here is the entire series of lessons. Click Next to play the next video in the series. Or alternatively, view the playlist on YouTube.

sangtar.com > Music Theory > Musical Instruments

TouchOSC (iPad) Layout for Cubase 6

I designed this TouchOSC layout for Cubase 6.5.
This layout controls Cubase parameters in three ways:

1. Through the Generic Remote,
2. Through the Quick Controls, and
3. Through Midi CCs and Notes, which can be recorded to any MIDI channel directly.

To use this layout:

1. Install TouchOSC app on you tablet and install the TouchOSC bridge on your computer.
2. Establish a connection between your iPad and the computer.
3. Download the layout files . (Download Here).
4. Put the .touchosc file on your device.
5. Import the xml files into Cubase. There are two files, one for the quick controls and one for the generic remote.

All files are fully editable. if you see a problem (such as a repeated CC# or a wrong assignment), or need to change something, please edit the related parameters.
A few things such as the Master fader and meters may need to be re-connected.

To obtain TouchOSC app and help on related topics please visit http://hexler.net/
To obtain information about Cubase related topics please visit the Steinberg forum.

Here are the images of this layout:

touchosc-cubase-pg6 touchosc-cubase-pg5 touchosc-cubase-pg4 touchosc-cubase-pg3 touchosc-cubase-pg2 touchosc-cubase-pg1

Enjoy.

Bansuri – Part 6 – Playing Half Notes

Bansuri – Part 6 – Playing Half Notes
In this lesson, you will learn to play half notes on a Bansuri (Indian Flute). With this method bansuri becomes capable of playing all twelve notes of an octave. To view English Subtitles please use the ‘CC’ option. Thanks. © 2012 Plasma Records.

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Bansuri – Part 5 – Playing Scales with Key Change – Practical

Bansuri – Part 5 – Playing Scales with Key Change – Practical
In this lesson, you will learn to play seven modes or scales or moorshanas, and six thaats of Northern Indian music on a Bansuri (Indian Flute). The bansuri is capable of playing these scales without using half notes. For detailed explanation please see ‘part 4’ from the same series. To view English Subtitles please use the ‘CC’ option.

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