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Hakaar to aakar: "ha", then "aa"

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Indian riyaz · Beginner · Indian classical, Every style

Hakaar to aakar: "ha", then "aa"

Sing a phrase with an "h" on every swara (hakaar), then the same phrase on pure "aa" (aakar). The "h" keeps the throat loose; the voice then keeps that ease when the "h" goes.

How to do it

  1. First line: a light "ha" on each swara.
  2. Second line: drop the "h", one smooth "aa".
  3. The second should feel as easy as the first.

Remember Keep the ease, lose the h.

With Sa = G, the first rep
Numbers1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
SargamS R G M P S R G M P
Solfado re mi fa sol do re mi fa sol
NotesG A B C D G A B C D
Sung onha ha ha ha ha aa – – – –

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