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NAD: understanding raga music

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Mumbai Eshwar 1998Description: 383 pISBN:
  • 9788186982075
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 781.680954 B2N2
Summary: A comprehensive guide to Hindustani Classic music. Contains illustrations, gloss and a select discography. Strongly recommendedIn this book the first comprehensive guide to understanding all the aspects and finer nuances of Hindustani classical music. It is aimed at the serious listener, that is, someone who may not have had any formal lessons himself in this performing art, but who, nevertheless, has picked up an initial interest in listening to classical music, and is traditions. By explaining in a straightforward and extremely readable style, the basic features of Indian music, how time and melody are structured, the main principles of raga delineation and development, and the various genres and styles of vocal as well as instrumental performances, the book aims to enhance the serious listener's understanding of Hindustani music, and heighten his appreciation of this art form.
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A comprehensive guide to Hindustani Classic music. Contains illustrations, gloss and a select discography. Strongly recommendedIn this book the first comprehensive guide to understanding all the aspects and finer nuances of Hindustani classical music. It is aimed at the serious listener, that is, someone who may not have had any formal lessons himself in this performing art, but who, nevertheless, has picked up an initial interest in listening to classical music, and is traditions. By explaining in a straightforward and extremely readable style, the basic features of Indian music, how time and melody are structured, the main principles of raga delineation and development, and the various genres and styles of vocal as well as instrumental performances, the book aims to enhance the serious listener's understanding of Hindustani music, and heighten his appreciation of this art form.

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