UPSC INTERVIEW HOBBY : PLAYING MUSICIAL INSTRUMENTS – EXPECTED QUESTIONS & POSSIBLE ANSWERS

  • Which instrument do you play ?
  • Know about the instruments and their basics and some of their famous players.
  • Have understanding about music and its forms.
  • What are the essential elements of Indian musical instruments and how is it different from western instruments.
  • What is Guru- Shishya Parampara in learning musical instruments?
  • Know about electronic/synthesized music. Will electronic music overshadow traditional instruments?
  • Traditional instruments like Iktara, Saranagi are losing patronage. Is it true ? If so, what can be done ?

Recommended Reading – Sh. Madhukar Kumar Bhagat, IRS , recommends the following

– Musical Instruments by B.C Deva ( NBT Publications )

– Musical Instruments by Avinash Pasricha ( Rupa and Co. )

 

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