Music Beyond Borders - Ten Popular Music Scales in the World

Explore the universal language of music in this enlightening TEDx talk by Dr. Sreevalsan J Menon, a renowned Carnatic musician and composer. Discover the ten most common musical scales used worldwide, including eight heptatonic and two pentatonic scales. Listen as Dr. Menon demonstrates the versatility of these scales by singing and performing tunes inspired by various genres such as Samba, Maqam, Raga, and Rock. Gain insights into the interconnectedness of musical elements across different cultures and learn about the diversity of scales within Asian music traditions. Delve into Dr. Menon's impressive background as a TOP grade Carnatic vocalist, award-winning composer, and professor with expertise in agricultural history and cultural studies.