Introduction: The East Meets West on Six Strings Indian classical music and film music are deeply intertwined in India’s cultural fabric. While film music draws heavily from ragas and traditional ornamentation, it also infuses Western harmony and instrumentation—making it a perfect playground for guitarists who want to explore fusion. But how do you actually combine […]
Introduction: Where East Meets Strings In today’s ever-evolving music landscape, guitarists are constantly looking for fresh avenues to express themselves. What if you could merge the soulful expression of Indian ragas with the tactile storytelling of fingerstyle guitar? That’s exactly what Fingerstyle Raga Fusion is all about. It’s a meeting point—where melody and rhythm, East […]
Introduction: Bridging East and West Indian classical music and Western guitar may seem like an unlikely pair—but when combined, they create something deeply expressive and melodically rich. For guitarists eager to explore a new world of improvisation, practicing Indian ragas offers a gateway to emotional storytelling through music. In this post, you’ll learn: Let’s dive […]
A Guitarist’s Soulful Dive into Indian Ragas Have you ever wondered how to blend the soulful beauty of Indian classical ragas with the familiar feel of your guitar? As a guitarist myself, I remember being curious about the depth and emotion behind ragas. But I also felt a little intimidated—how could I, someone trained mostly […]
