There are many introductions to Indian Classical Music, and this is just one attempt by a passionate listener. I have liberally borrowed from the work of others (duly credited).
I have always found that referring to more than one source helps me to understand something better and recommend that you go to more than one source to understand Indian music, if you are a beginner.
This introduction attempts to talk both of the Hindustani (North Indian) and Carnatic (South Indian) forms of Indian music, both of which are forms of raga music, though there are substantial differences in the way they are performed. There are different forms and styles within these traditions as well, and it would be impossible to do them all full justice here.
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