01 Bhimpalasi Sitar Lesson Series. How to play Rag Bhimpalasi. Ascending/Descending.

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ABOUT THIS VIDEO -
Welcome to the Rag Bhimpalasi sitar lesson series!
Here in lesson # 1, we'll begin to understand the basics of Rag Bhimpalasi. Bhimpalasi is a prominent afternoon raga that comes from the kafi thaat. Here we'll play the basic arohi and avarohi pattern for Bhimpalasi- n S g m P n S' , S' n D P m g R S.
This lesson will give you a solid starting point as we begin a journey into rag bhimpalasi.
Enjoy!