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(g) Shastriya Sangeet

Music based on scriptures is called ShastriyaSangeet. The artist
should adhere to the rules of the scriptures. One should use the tone
and intonation instructed by the scriptures when singing or playing
any swara.For example: Raga Yaman is originated from Kalyan That,
thus, TivraMadhyam (F#) note should be used while rendering
Raga Yaman. ShuddhaMadhyam cannot be used even if it feels
pleasing to the ears. Artists are free to add e1notion and sweetness
to the song, but they cannot use voices contrary to the scriptures.
It is called ShastriyaSangeet because it literally follows the rules of
traditional singing and playing style determined by scriptures. In
ShastriyaSangeet, the practical and theoretical aspects of raga singing
and playing are studied according to the methods prescribed in the
text. One should train and study ShastriyaSangeetin the proper
guidance of a qualified teacher. Raga singing ability can be developed
only after constant perseverance, effort and hard work.

(h) Folk songs

Folk songs are simple, easy, and accessible songs of common people.
Folk music does not adhere to any form of rigid guidelines. Folk songs
are very simple, very natural and emotional. Folk songs are sung by
folk artists for folk entertainment. A folk song is one that was created
by or for the general public. Folk songs have unidentified creators, and
they are traditionally passed down fro1n one generation to the next.
Folk songs play a vital role in every auspicious occasion of folk life. For
instance, wedding songs, birthday songs, religious songs, agricultural
songs etc.Folk n1usic is perfonned by singing, playing and dancing
in a group. The main purpose of folk songs is to entertain people.
Folk music depicts the story of human life. Human e1notions such as
happiness, sorrow, passion, compassion, and more are expressed in it.

(i) Modern songs
The songs that are composed embracing modernity according to the
demands and needs of modern tinrns are called modern songs. Words
and expressions are the major parts of modern songs.Modern songs
are influenced by the words and expressions of traditional and folk
songs. The initial

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