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Quote by Abdul Wahid Khan
If you know how to move up and down in the scale of a raga, and stay within that range, nothing can go wrong.
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The quote uses a raga’s scale as a musical framework. A performer who knows how to move through its notes and stays within its range has a reliable guide for playing. The point is that understanding the boundaries of a musical form helps prevent mistakes and keeps the performance coherent.
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