As mentioned in the title, the tune is based on Raag Megh, but Mishr due to the occasional Dha – not counting the Ga note touched by mistake. Mishr* – means “joined” or in this context: “mixed”. I have observed: when there are embellishments added to a composition which don’t fit in with the generally [...]

If you ask me “Where can I buy a Quality Esraj or Dilruba?” (as seen on my blogspot blog) Earlier , I would have told everyone : ” Err I don’t Know – Mine is from Raj Musicals in Delhi, so I suppose you can get one there ” But .. I don’t recommend them [...]

Instrumental .mp3 recordings of my Ustad, Maiya Singh ji, on Esraj. Plus some background experimentation by me. The tracks have not been given any fancy made-up names. The names you see below are the names of the Raags (Ragas) used. The suffixes 7bt , 11bt, 10bt indicate the number of beats in the rhythm cycle [...]

Ustadji Maiya Singh on TarShehnai Jam Session/Lesson Recordings Instrumental Music for Free Download (for Personal Use only) Right Click and choose “Save As” or “Save Link As” to save to your Computer

World Music – Esraj Instrumental Ustadji Maiya Singh on Esraj or TarShehnai & Manav Singh on Tabla The Idea was to create music that feels good to listen to. Sample tracks have been uploaded to our Myspace page.

Maiya Singh is based in Bangkok, Thailand. He has devoted his life to Kirtan and Music. He has studied under Pt. Rajan and Sajan Mishra (vocal) Pt. Siyaram Tivari (dhrupad) and Ustad Bhai Baljeet Singh (TarShehnai) Check out my youtube channel for samples of Ustadji playing Esraj / TarShehnai .

This is how I understand it simply: A Raag is a set of rules for creating music/melody. The rules of a Raag will determine things like: * which notes to skip and which notes to use – overall * which notes to skip and which notes to use when you’re ascending from low to high [...]

The old site has been pulled down, this new one will be gradually fixed up and dressed up over time. My To-Do List, In Chronological Order: 1.) Make “Learn to play Esraj” Beginner Video packs available – including Basics of Indian Music, How To Tune your instrument, and all the details I would have wanted [...]

it took several mistakes before it started flowing .. Tune for the Shabad: SIMAR MANA RAAM NAAM CHITARE often heard sung by Bhai Niranjan Singh Jawaddi Kalan Wale . Mishr Darbari 14 beat – good Practice

Ajarn* Maiya Singh Ji was invited to play at the “Rhythm of the Earth” world music festival – at Central World , Bangkok – May 2008. Satpal Singh Ji (Ustadji’s nephew) is on Tabla. the Thai word for “Teacher”/”Ustad” is Ajarn – pronounced aa-charn Raag Bhoopali – Tintaal 1. 2. 3. Kindly excuse my playing [...]

An Esraj for students / beginners . Prototype #2. Made by a friend. (#1 is with him) Sound Check + Instrument test. actually made for a private conversation btwn the creator and myself , but its here because I haven’t posted in a while. the tune i’m TRYING to play is Saach Kaho Sun Leho [...]

Free Esraj Music MP3 Recording of Me attempting to play the tune for “So Kim Manas Roop Kahaye” (right click and choose (SAVE LINK AS))- composition heard sung by Bhai Baljeet Singh / Bhai Gurmeet Singh . This is another one of my all time favorite compositions – Find it and buy it if you [...]

A Friend found this beautiful image in an old book on World Music. Starting from left: 1st guy is holding an Esraj. Looks like there are no sympathetics. And there seem to be sound holes on the top section of the sound-box as well. very interesting … 2nd guy’s instrument looks to be a Sitar. [...]

Recorded at my place , 16th Jan 2008. I requested him to sing only “Vadde Taal” He actually told me the names of the Taals later on, but I didn’t write them down and therefore forgot them. If he visits your city – ask him – and let me know Raag Basant – 15 beat [...]

Jamming with Satnam Singh in Singapore Raag Maajh Alaap then Changed Seating Arrangements . Raag Maajh Shabad