Merukhand is an improvisational style in Hindustani classical music involving permutations of a fixed set of swaras or notes (meru, axis or skeleton) broken up in various ways (khand, fragment), while retaining the proper emphasis on various notes as required by the raga.
Merukhand techniques were developed within the Bhendibazar gharana and popularized by masters like Aman Ali Khan and Abdul Waheed Khan. In the mid-1950s, they were adopted by the eclectic Amir Khan in his own badhat (progression), although he did not use pure merukhand but inserted merukhandi passages into his performance. His disciple Thomas Ross says of this permutational style that
Merukhand is now a part of the improvisational strategy within the Indore gharana founded by Amir Khan
"Merukhand" Gayaki In Music Practice Merukhand Gayaki plays a vital role in the frequent practices and even in the performances. Ustad Amir Khan Saheb's Gayaki is always associated with merukhand style, because he often created the raga progressions through this technique, during his recitals, which is why his vocalization was unique and mesmerizing.
Tama ni kera keladi ni mi tama konite na dougnalon
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tama gnogonte
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Tama ni kera keladi ni mi tama konite na dougnalon
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tama gnogonte
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Alou tama lalou alouyalou hakilito wolo nalou
- wolouyesso -
Wolo falou
- wolouyesso -
dembaya lou
- wolouyesso -
N'yakidi n'naberelou jon don ba n'tamadoni.
-Tama
tama gnogonte
-...- Tama
tama gnogonte
tama.-
I le donna karanni don sissike
- tamale gnogonte -
Tamaye kara ba lidi bambali
- tamale gnogonte -
Lonigna te soron na ten mini tama
- tamale gnogonte -
Sigui tena komembana gnayogna tamale wodandala.
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Tama ni kera keladi ni mi tama konite na dougnalon
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tama gnogonte
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tama gnogonte
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Tama ni kera keladi ni mi tama konite na dougnalon
-Tama
tama gnogonte
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tama gnogonte
tama.-
Alou tama lalou alouyalou hakilito wolo nalou
- wolouyesso -
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tama gnogonte
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tama gnogonte
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