Understanding Indian Classical Music

By: Gaurang Doshi

Understanding Indian Classical Music tries to simplify and teach the complex concepts of North Indian Classical Music (Hindustani Music), including rhythm, and it reflects the same traditional values, and music, which is passed on from one generation to another. This book tries to serve as a text book on Indian Classical Music as per the U.S. University Semester system. It reflects the moment of social acceptance of Indian culture and music, and brings to all readers, the knowledge of our time.This book explains with simplicity, the beauty of writing compositions using the Indian Notation system. Through various chapters, this book explains*Traditional Indian cultural values*Guru & Gurukul*Instruments Sarod, Sitar, Tabla and learning how to play them*Basic exercises - Alankaars*Raag, Thaat & Taal with details of seven Taals*Detailed information and compositions for four Raags: Bhupali, Khamaj, Alhaiya Bilawal and Durga. (Using Indian and Western Notations)

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0997998903
• ISBN13: 9780997998900
• Release Date: August 2016
• Publisher: Doshi, Gaurang L.