Bhai Gurdev Singh – Also Learned Tar-Shehnai / Dilruba from Ustad Piara Singh about the same time as Bhai Baljeet Singh did.

Thanks to “tripmonk0” on youtube for uploading the video. Ustad Piara Singh on TarShehnai. Bhai Baljeet Singh learned from Ustad Piara Singh. Maiya Singh picked up a lot of the tunes and style of Ustad Piara Singh by listening to him play during Diwaans and Informal Gatherings at Bhaini Sahib. Maiya Singh also spent time [...]

Try 2 . Heard from Recording of Ustad Rashid Khan. It’s like Rageshri Without Ga .. or even Pahari without Ga and Pa . According to me, It’s an improvement because the flow of notes is more accurate according to the recording I heard .

If you’re a Kirtan-lover or even if you’re generally intersted in music – check the following link: Jap Man Narhare Narhar Swami – Raag Shudh Sarang This is Puratan Reet Kirtan (Translation for those not familiar with Sikhi: Old School “Sikh Music“) The chorus is first sung in a 15 beat cycle – yep, no [...]

Round 2!!: Got this on the 4th take. Still a few mistakes, but according to me it’s much better than yesterday. Will try again soon – not committing to a date. — I swear this is a tough tune to play. I tried 8 times today.. And only got this. I see where I need [...]

By Request: Alaap and Tune I learned for the Shabad “Gur Jaisa Nahi Ko Dev” Very sweet Raag -

Aruna didi singing Raag Bhairavi at Aunty Tara’s house – March 24 2007

Aruna Didi singing Raag Kaushikdhwani / Kaushik . Some scholars say this is the original Raag Basant before the version with Komal Re and Tivar Ma became popular – … but whatever, if you ask 100 people something, you’ll get a 100 different opinions … I dont like to argue, it’s a nice Raag – [...]

Nice peaceful and happy tune in Raag Asa.

Tune for Shabad in Raag SHUDH BASANT (According to Gurbani Kirtan Scholars) Shabad is “Mouli Dharti Moulia Akash” – heard from Bhai Nirmal Singh, Hazoori Ragi of Darbar Sahib Amritsar. I know the alaap needs work – was kind of random. And nobody was there to help me stay in beat. And a few notes [...]

Foward to 27:00 mins and ENJOY. Also Check out 53:30 My opinion: They’re one of the best Ragi Jathas in the world right now. In terms of feeling expressed when singing / musical skill / and just overall style. My teacher learned Tar-shehnai from Bhai Baljeet Singh. Bhai Baljeet Singh learned from Ustad Piyara (Pyara) [...]

Short Alaap in Raga Bhoopali . practicing . I love this Raga – always gives out a very happy and light mood. Oddly enough – If you listen to this old English song : “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” – by Bobby McFerrin you’ll notice that it’s basically in Raag Bhoopali (notes used: S R G [...]

Me practicing Raag Kalyaan Short Alaap – and a Shaan (Instrumental Tune) I heard from a recording of Bhai Avtar Singh Ragi. I find this Raag very peaceful and soothing.

One of my favorite tunes – Learned from my teacher. Tough one.. especially with no tabla to help stay in beat.

Heard from Bhai Baljeet Singh & Gurmeet Singh’s CD – If you haven’t heard it yet you’re missing out. Pls note – I know I fumbled on many notes on this recording – but out of 10 recordings I made this was the best. Will use this as motivation to keep improving. Can use this [...]