Please turn JavaScript on
header-image

OctavesOnline

Want to stay in touch with the latest updates from OctavesOnline? That's easy! Just subscribe clicking the Follow button below, choose topics or keywords for filtering if you want to, and we send the news to your inbox, to your phone via push notifications or we put them on your personal page here on follow.it.

Reading your RSS feed has never been easier!

Website title: Learn Music Online | Octavesonline

Is this your feed? Claim it!

Publisher:  Unclaimed!
Message frequency:  0.42 / day

Message History

In the pursuit of Sangeet , many students get trapped in the "Western trap"—the idea that music is simply a sequence of fixed points on a piano. But in Hindustani Classical music, those fixed points are merely the pillars. The real magic? That happens in the space between  them. If you want to move from "technically correct" to "soul-stirring," you must master the delicate art o...

Read full story
For many aspiring musicians, the sight of sheet music can be intimidating. Those strange lines, dots, and squiggles marching across the page look like a secret language, reserved for classical maestros and jazz virtuosos. But what if I told you that learning to read music isn’t about being "naturally gifted," but about learning a skill—just like learning to read a book or ride a...

Read full story
If you’ve ever watched a Santoor maestro like Pandit Shivkumar Sharma  or Rahul Sharma , you know the visual is as captivating as the sound. Their hands dance over 100 strings with lightning speed, wielding two delicate, curved wooden sticks. These aren't just "sticks"—they are the Mezrab  (the mallets), and they are the heart of the Santoor . For a music learner, understanding ...

Read full story
Hey music learners! Ever wondered why the Veena, our beloved "Queen of Instruments," appears so frequently in ancient Indian temples and sculptures? It's not just because it's a beautiful instrument; its presence is steeped in rich symbolism, offering profound insights into spirituality, knowledge, and the very fabric of the cosmos. As musicians, we connect with the Veena throug...

Read full story
Raag Kamaj is one of the most graceful and romantic ragas in Hindustani classical music. Known for its light, expressive nature and its strong association with Thumri, Dadra, and semi-classical forms , Kamaj offers a beautiful canvas for melodic exploration. For the intermediate bansuri learner, developing an expressive and structured aalap  in Raag Kamaj is an important milesto...

Read full story