Various Advanced Terms in HIndustani Instrumental (Ladi, Lad Guthao, Lad Lapet etc)
In Hindustani instrumental music , especially in sitar, sarod, surbahar, and violin, terms like Ladi, Lad-guthao, Lad-lapet, and Ladant relate to rhythmic-melodic development in gat and taan playing. 1. Ladi (लड़ी) Meaning: A Ladi is a chain or series of similar patterned notes played in sequence. In practice: Repeated note-patterns moving stepwise or rhythmically Common in drut gat Builds momentum and brightness Example (Teentaal): Sa Re Sa Re | Ga Ma Ga Ma | Pa Dha Pa Dha 2. Lad-Guthao (लड़ गुथाओ) Meaning: “Guthao” means to interweave . In practice: Interlocking of swaras, bol patterns, and rhythm Not straight taan — more crafted and layered Uses meend, kan-swar, and subtle layakari Creates a dense, intellectual musical texture. 3. Lad-Lapet (लड़ लपेट) Meaning: “Lapet” means to wrap around . In practice: Notes wrap around a main swara Use of murki, khatka, zamzama Circular phrasing around vadi or nyas swara Example: Ga (Re Ga Re Sa) Ga Adds orna...