Raga Setu

RagaSetu: Your Digital Gateway to Hindustani Classical Music

RagaSetu is the premier mobile companion designed for students, performers, and aficionados of Hindustani Classical Music. Acting as a digital bridge (Setu), the app merges the ancient wisdom of the Guru-Shishya tradition with cutting-edge technology to assist in your daily Riyaz (practice).

Whether you are identifying a complex melody or refining your pitch, RagaSetu provides the structural and technical tools needed to master the art of the Raga.
Core Functionality & Features
1. Intuitive Raga Search

Instantly explore an extensive library of Hindustani Ragas. Search by name to view the essential "DNA" of a melody, including its Thaat, Aaroh-Avroah (ascending/descending scales), Pakad (signature phrases), and its traditional Ashta Prahar (assigned performance time).
2. Advanced Structural Search

For deep research and identification, find Ragas based on their internal logic:

Vadi-Samvadi Filtering: Locate Ragas by their primary (King) and secondary (Queen) notes.

Note-Based Discovery (Swar): Input a specific set of notes you are hearing or playing, and RagaSetu will identify which Ragas utilize that specific scale.

3. High-Precision Metronome

Timing is fundamental to Laya. Our integrated metronome is specifically calibrated for the rhythmic cycles of Indian music, providing a steady, high-fidelity beat for vocal or instrumental practice.
4. Indian Classical Keyboard

The app features a responsive Piano Keyboard mapped to the 12-note Indian scale. It serves as a portable harmonium, allowing you to verify notes, play Raga structures, and compose phrases anywhere.
5. Automated Alankar Engine

RagaSetu automatically generates various Alankar patterns (melodic exercises) for any selected Raga. These patterns are mathematically structured to build vocal flexibility and instrumental dexterity.
6. Integrated Riyaz Tool

Combine the power of the Alankar generator with the Metronome. Practice your patterns in perfect synchronization with the beat, bridging the gap between scale knowledge and rhythmic execution.
7. Hindustani Music Library & Blogs

Stay connected to the heritage through curated articles. Explore the history of the Gharanas, biographies of legendary maestros, the science of Thaat systems, and the evolution of the Khayal and Dhrupad traditions.
8. Bollywood Raga Database

Explore the bridge between classical and popular music. Access a comprehensive list of Hindi movie songs based on Classical Ragas, complete with descriptions of how the Raga was adapted for the silver screen.
The Freemium Experience

RagaSetu offers a flexible model to support your journey from beginner to maestro:

Free Tier: Explore basic Raga information, use the standard metronome, and read selected articles from our music blog.

Premium (Starter and Pro): Unlock unlimited Advanced Search, the full Alankar Engine, advanced keyboard tools, and the complete library of thousands of Ragas and film song connections.

Download RagaSetu today and build your bridge to musical excellence.