Nad: Understanding Raga Music - Softcover

Sandeep Bagchee

Softcover

ISBN 10: 8186982078 ISBN 13: 9788186982075

Publisher: B.P.I. Publishers, 1998

Synopsis

This book is perhaps 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, therefore, seeking to know more about its underlying structure, system and 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. This book includes a glossary of musical terms, a select discography and a select bibliography.

About this edition

• Publisher: B.P.I. Publishers
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 8186982078
• ISBN 13: 9788186982075
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 380