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Shamchaurasi
Founder:
Mian
Chand Khan – Mian Suraj Khan
Essential
Features: Background steeped in Dhrupad.
Tradition of
vocalists performing in jugalbandi.
Strong
emphasis on layakari in the form of bol bant, tihaees and
usage of difficult rhythmic cycles
such as Dhamar, Talwara, Ada Chautala, Soolfakhta and Ikwai.
Swift sargam patterns. Taan
patterns such as bol taan, sapaat taan, choot taan
and siree taans are commonly rendered.
Exponents well versed in Tarana, Thumri and Multani Kafi.
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