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Meend - Basic
The Meend in its most basic form can range from a simple span of 2
notes to a whole octave. These are straightforward, smooth and uni-directional.
The basic Meend is generally very slow paced and usually rendered in
the first part of the alaap – vistaar. As the pace gradually picks
up, the Meends also gain in tempo and progress to more complex
structures (as defined in the remaining Types of Meend).
Meends with rests on Intermediate notes
A second type of Meend employs a slight pause on one or more
intermediate notes within the Basic Meend. The duration of the rest
may vary from one raga to another.
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Vocal |
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This is G S (without pause) in a
smooth movement followed by G R S, with a hint of a pause
on R as in raga Bihag. The same principle is followed in
the phrase n P and n d P in Bhairavi. |
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ITC SRA guru, Shruti Sadolikar, renders typical meends in Shuddh Kalyan (P m G R
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N D) to further illustrate this type of meend. |
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Instrumental |
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ITC SRA scholar Jayeeta Sanyal begins with
2-note meends on the sitar. She then plays three-note and 4-note
meends with rests on intermediate notes. |
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Undulating Meends
Meends can be ascending, descending or a combination of both. The
third type sometimes has an undulating or wave-like effect and may
be referred to as the Undulating Meend.
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and
. He plays octave meends as well.
Undulating meends like,
R, S R g
etc., with rests on the intermediate
note.
