Riyaz is very important factor in Indian Classical Music, In order to gain expertise we should practice every day. A Small but continuous effort always leads to the major achievement.
Now Question is that what should Riyaz?
Someone asked to Ustad Vilayat Khan about Riyaz and Ustad replied that “Practice what you cannot play properly…”
This directs our self to practice the difficulties so that they can be overcome over a period of time.
Some believes that we should practice the Paltas and Alankars every to improve our mastery over instrument. This can really improve your mastery but sometimes turns into mechanized practice which should be avoided.
Here comes Pandit Ravishankar , who upon asking of practice the basic scales every day, replied that “ Yes I do it every day, without that how you can live?”
I Note one more interview of Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan who said that how much time you sit for Riyaz is not important but how much time you actually practiced is important.
There are still more detailed concepts are there on this topic but will discuss it later.
