"Raag Bhupali" on Ukulele: Learn New Techniques with this Classical Indian Raga

Indian classical music, with its mesmerizing ragas, shimmering drones, and timeless melodies, might seem out of reach for many Western players. But did you know that your ukulele is a wonderful gateway to this 6,000-year-old musical tradition?

Sayali Tank teaches this bandish, or excerpt, of the classical Indian evening raga "Raag Bhupali," from her book with James Hill, Ragelele.

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2:17 Pentatonic scale
3:00 Kan-swar technique
3:43 Sliding from 0 fret
4:32 Ex. 1
4:56 Slur technique
5:32 Ex. 2
6:45 Meend technique
7:09 Ex. 3
7:32 Double slide technique
7:54 Ex. 4
8:36 Description of “Raag Bhupali”
9:18 “Raag Bhupali” bandish without ornamentation
10:26 “Raag Bhupali” bandish with ornamentation