Bansuri Lesson: Janasamohini (2: Jhala & Tonguing)

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Dr. Kerry Kriger teaches you all about tonguing a bamboo flute (bansuri), as well as how to play the raga Janasamohini, an evening melody from northern India. The goal of the video is to introduce you to tonguing, which lies at the heart of the section of the raga called "jhala". Jhala is the upbeat staccato portion of the raga that generally comes at the end/climax/crescendo of the raga. In this video, you will also learn all about the raga Janasamohini ("that which mesmerizes the people"), an evening melody. And we will improve your rhythmic sense with some teental (16 beats: 4+4+4+4).

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This recording was made using an F flute (+8 cents). Sa = 3 holes down = F. Regardless of what pitch flute you have, just set your tanpura (drone) to be at the pitch of three holes down on your flute, and play using the same fingerings as shown in this video. Indian music uses a movable tonic and thus Janasamohini need not be played at F: playing it with these fingerings will always sound great assuming your tanpura is set to YOUR Sa (which is three holes down for your flute).

Recorded 2015-08-26 in Virginia.

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