Post #4418161
2026-08-06 13:12 UTC
Because this slow-tempo khyal is filled with fast passagework, any shift to a slower melodic tempo carries the problem of energy loss. This means that if, for example, I want to craft a gesture that moves in 8th-note triplets (as opposed to the 32nd notes of the mukhda!), it's necessary to use gamaks or forceful voice production to sustain the music's power.
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@WarrenSenders@mastodon.world 2026-08-06 13:12
Another pathway is to do Agra-style bol-bant, which is not strictly idiomatic for a Jaipur-style chiz like this, but which can be combined with medium-tempo taankari to provide dynamic and textural contrast. The mood of Nayaki Kanada is muscular and emphatic, so the challenge for me is to build on those qualities while introducing delicacy and nuance into the rendition. 5/