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PureTones Introduction - Developed by Sadharani - www.sadharani.com
Copyright 2020 - Sadharani Music Works
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<h2>What is PureTones?</h2>
<p>PureTones is a family of software tools for Indian Classical music. They are built based on an in-depth study and exploration of Indian Classical music to understand the role of harmonics, microtones and consonance in Indian Ragas and musical scales.</p>
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<li><a href="/drone/">PureTones Drone</a> is a digital Tanpura with controls for fine tuning the strings and adjusting their harmonic envelope.</li>
<li><a href="/scale/">PureTones Musical Scale</a> is a digital 12 note keyboard with controls for fine tuning each key to be consonant with an accompanying drone track.</li>
<li><a href="/sequencer/">PureTones Sequencer</a> is a sequencer which enables composition of melodies and musical works in Indian Classical music using notes from a fine tuned musical scale.</li>
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<h2>Who are we?</h2>
<p>The Ragatronics team consists of:</p>
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<li><strong>S Balachander</strong>, an Indian Classical musician, multi-instrumentalist, and inventor & performing artist of <a href="https://www.chandraveena.com">Chandraveena</a>, and</li>
<li><strong>Aravind Iyer</strong>, a scientist and computer engineer, music technologist, part-time drummer and general music enthusiast.</li>
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<h2>Background of PureTones</h2>
<p>PureTones tools are built based on an understanding of the history and evolution of Indian Classical music. The history of Indian Classical music can be said to start from around 1200 BCE with the singing of passages from Sama Veda. Since then Indian Classical music has evolved and gone through significant developments on its way to its present day form. Through in-depth articles with a variety of samples and musical demonstrations, we have attempted to shed some light on the following important aspects of Indian Classical music:</p>
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<li><a href="/tuningsystems/">Indian Tuning Systems</a> - which reconstructs two historically significant tuning systems.</li>
<li><a href="/musicalscales/">Indian Musical Scales</a> - which traces the lineage of the concept of Raga.</li>
<li><a href="/tanpuraworking/">Tanpura - a cornerstone of Indian Classical music</a> - which illustrates the significant musical impact of the Tanpura.</li>
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<p>All these articles feature samples and demonstrations which have been created using PureTones tools.</p>
<h2>PureTones Audio and Video Channels</h2>
<p>Check out our <span class="youtubespan"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGkhen1YJk-c_O4361csmaQ/">YouTube channel</a></span> and <span class="bandcampspan"><a href="https://puretones.bandcamp.com">Bandcamp page</a></span>. We periodically release works from PureTones in the form of synthesized tracks. These tracks feature both the drone accompaniment as well as patterns and motifs in the supported scales so that you can experience the musical consonance for yourselves.</p>
<p>We feature several different tunings supporting different musical scales to give you an idea of the flexibility of PureTones. We also feature recordings of live performances using PureTones, featuring S Balachander on <span class="chandraveenaspan"><a href="https://www.chandraveena.com">Chandraveena</a></span>, to showcase it in a live setting. Here are three sample recordings to showcase the sound of the PureTones applications.</p>
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<h3>PureTones Drone for Raga Bhoopali Todi</h3>
<p>Start by listening to the PureTones drone track which has been fine tuned to suit <em>Raga Bhoopali Todi</em>. Does the drone track suggest Raga Bhoopali Todi to you?</p>
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<h3>Signature Tune in Raga Bhoopali Todi</h3>
<p>Now listen to a signature tune in Raga Bhoopali Todi with the PureTones drone accompaniment in the background. How well do you think the signature tune matches with the drone?</p>
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<h3>Raga Alapana in Raga Bhoopali Todi on Chandraveena</h3>
<p>While the signature tune is just a simple example, you can also listen to S Balachander performing a Raga Alapana with the PureTones drone accompaniment in the background.</p>
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<h2>Support PureTones</h2>
<p>PureTones tools are under development. Please help us improve these tools to serve the music community. If you are a <strong>music student</strong> or a <strong>musician</strong>, please try out our tools (<a href="/drone/">PureTones Drone</a>, <a href="/scale/">PureTones Musical Scale</a> and <a href="/sequencer/">PureTones Sequencer</a>) and let us know your feedback or requests.</p>
<p>If you are a music patron, please listen to our recordings and leave your feedback. If you like the quality of these recordings, please consider supporting our development efforts by purchasing our tracks on <span class=bandcampspan><a href="https://puretones.bandcamp.com">Bandcamp</a></span>.</p>
<p class="notice center">You can reach us at <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>.
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