Indian Forms of Music

In the world every nation has its own musical method (though not classical)


To-day three important classical musical methods are in vogue (Practice) they are Western Music, called Indian Music Karnataka   & Hindustani.

In our country we have the classical methods, Karnataka and Hindustani also called Dhakshinatya & Uttaradi. Karnataka music has retained its method since years through grown up in many faces.


In Hindustani classical method, some styles are formed in the name of Gharana the classical frame is in tact. Although similarities are seen in both branches of Indian classical branches differences cab be pointed out and they are as follows:

Similarity in Karnataka and Hindustani Music

1. The seven swaras are the base for music.
2. Use and symbols of swaras (SRGMPDN) are the same.
3. The sthayis mandra, Madhya and thara are there is both methods,
4. Thanpura is the shruti vadya.
5. Music performances are common in both in both music compositions monoodharma Sangeetha is in practice.
6. Violin is the main instrument and accompanying instrument in both.