Indian Music Experience Museum in Bengaluru is all things music and more

Featured By Deeksha Devadiga December 19, 2022 Read the article

When my editor assigned me to go to the Indian Music Experience Museum, I figured why not! I can’t say no to her.

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The Sound Garden was opened two years ago before the actual museum and it comprises 10 specially designed playable musical instruments.

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On entering the museum, I stood mesmerised by the audio-video content, the beautiful transitions happening on the screen.

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Some of the galleries are dedicated to Contemporary Expressions, Carnatic and Hindustani music, Hindi film music and how music has been consumed.

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Walking through all the different galleries, I realised my knowledge of music is basically a big cipher.

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There is a stunning double-height display of over 100 different musical instruments from across the century.

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Throughout the museum, many small musical notes — or silhouettes of instruments — made shadows.

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What sets the museum apart is that it lets you experience the music through the interactive systems it has in all the galleries.

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There is a learning centre where you can learn instruments from trained professionals. You can also volunteer at the museum.

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