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.
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Seller: Erika Wallington , Pawtucket, RI, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Number 289 of a limited first edition of 500 copies. Illustrated with many black & white plates and drawings in the text. 376 pages. 8vo. Hardcover: brown leatherette spine over brown and tan cloth, decorated in gilt. All edges gilt. Red silk place marker ribbon. What I assume is the front cover of the paperback edition is attached to the front pastedown. Near Fine. Seller Inventory # M1073
Seller: Approximations, Ottawa, ON, Canada
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Octavo. Leather spine with gilt decorations, title and attributions. Heavy cloth boards. Sewn in red ribbon placeholder. Paper card cover laid in. All gilt text block edges. Minimal external wear. Number 287 of 500 copies. Hard-opened to copyright page. Some waviness to a handful of the illustrated pages. 383pp. Seller Inventory # ABE-1748361205639
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