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I am sure both these will act as a sort of nudge in those directions for me. Thanks. I agree with the benefits of team sports. About violin, it's been the ins

I am sure both these will act as a sort of nudge in those directions for me. Thanks. I agree with the benefits of team sports. About violin, it's been the instrument I was very much moved by even though in India I have probably heard it less. I think only Sitar[1] moved me more. May I ask if you have a what they call a 'musical ear'? For ex. are you able you identify notes, frequencies. In my physics- Harmonics And Overtones classes, some of my friends used to identify- just by listening- that two from a given set of tuning forks sounded same/similar. I was told it is very important to have that kind of ear to learn (Indian classical) music. Is that true? [1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zOqked0rOs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zOqked0rOs

terminalcommand 5y ago
Not the OP, but I'm quite interested in music. I don't think a 'musical ear' is something you're born with. Once you start learning to play an instrument where you have to tune it yourself, you get better at distinguishing between pitches. Special talent is required to identify the exact frequency of notes. Everyone can identify the difference between two pitches (intervals). Plus, you will also notice that when two frequencies are at the same pitch (or at perfect intervals) something clicks between the tones. If two tones are similar but not at perfect intervals you hear it through the physical resonance, the distortion fades away when you get them right. Over time you'll start noticing these. To pursue this,get a tibetan bowl for example, it only produces one note but with many beautiful overtones. You'll start to understand the vibrations. I am not Indian and don't have much experience with Indian classical music, but Indian music relies heavily on timbre, sympathetic resonances etc. The note is not only made off of its frequency, the timbre plays a lot of role. If you can get your hands on one, I'd suggest start experimenting with a tanpura. Learn a couple of tunings, play drone notes along your favorite tunes. If you can only tune one string to an electric tuner and try to tune the other strings with ear. This will develop your 'musical ear' immensely. Music is magical, you can surely learn it.
- atulatul 5y ago
  Thanks, it makes sense.

terminalcommand 5y ago

Not the OP, but I'm quite interested in music. I don't think a 'musical ear' is something you're born with. Once you start learning to play an instrument where you have to tune it yourself, you get better at distinguishing between pitches. Special talent is required to identify the exact frequency of notes. Everyone can identify the difference between two pitches (intervals). Plus, you will also notice that when two frequencies are at the same pitch (or at perfect intervals) something clicks between the tones. If two tones are similar but not at perfect intervals you hear it through the physical resonance, the distortion fades away when you get them right. Over time you'll start noticing these. To pursue this,get a tibetan bowl for example, it only produces one note but with many beautiful overtones. You'll start to understand the vibrations. I am not Indian and don't have much experience with Indian classical music, but Indian music relies heavily on timbre, sympathetic resonances etc. The note is not only made off of its frequency, the timbre plays a lot of role. If you can get your hands on one, I'd suggest start experimenting with a tanpura. Learn a couple of tunings, play drone notes along your favorite tunes. If you can only tune one string to an electric tuner and try to tune the other strings with ear. This will develop your 'musical ear' immensely. Music is magical, you can surely learn it.

atulatul 5y ago
Thanks, it makes sense.