Theory & Concepts

1. Tonal system: svar, shruti, that
2. Melodic concepts: rag, gamak, alankar
3. Rhythmic concepts: tal, lay, tihai
4. Elements of performance: bandish, alap, layakari, tan, vistar, badhat
5. Genres: dhrupad, khayal, tarana, thumri
6. Aesthetics: ras and time theory