Science of Melody: Indian System of Musical Melody “Swara Shastra” Analysis of its Science and Sensibilities (Naad Yoga) - Softcover

Book 5 of 7: Naad Yoga

Bhagat, Bhavesh C ; Acharya, Padmashri Dr. Rajeshwar

9798613260089: Science of Melody: Indian System of Musical Melody “Swara Shastra” Analysis of its Science and Sensibilities (Naad Yoga)

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Publisher: Independently published, 2020

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The present volume is an English synopsis with some of the Author’s own experiences and interpretations on Science of Melody. The book deals with the subject of illustrating the Science (logical and experimental roots) and Sensibilities (emotional and spiritual feeling based genesis) of the Indian Melodic structures also known as “Swara Shastra” in Sanskrit. The book is a first of its kind in the English language to explore the synthesis of Science, Spirituality, and Art in the context of roots of Melody in Music and their structured systems of Indian Classical Musical. The knowledge is based on ancient texts and the author's own evolution as a practitioner of the art and instructions received from and documented by profound Gurus over the years. As such the Author lists his Spiritual Guru (Vallabh Vedantacharya Shri Shyam Manohar Goswamyji) and his other gurus as co-authors. The first analytical and scientific section is based on Author's continuously evolving experiments in the practice of Naad Yoga and understanding the physical, spiritual and psychosomatic roots of Melody in Music. Second, third and fourth sections go into the ancient details of the structure and science of the Swara system in India with the English descriptions and explanations of the Sanskrit terms and their meanings. Source of the Sanskrit and English translated material is based on the ancient treatise Sangeet Ratnakara of Sharangdeva from and its translation by Dr. RK Shringy in 1978. The original Sanskrit verses have also been maintained in this book to assist the reader in grasping the idea from multiple languages. This book is NOT intended to be a "How-To Guide" on playing the Indian musical instruments or in singing in Indian classical style. It is assumed that the reader has some basic knowledge of the instruments and their physical playing abilities as well as the Indian format of vocal singing if that is the objective. The purpose of the book is to act as a reference and inspiration to educate the practitioner of Music and Melody on true science and sensibilities of the Indian Melody structures so that one can perform with the full and complete depth that is gained by exploring the subject from all avenues. This is a second volume in the Indian Naad Yoga series first of which deals with Science of Rhythm and the reader is advised to refer to that volume for the complete genesis of the Indian Rhythmic system.

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About the Author

Author Bhavesh C. Bhagat is a Father, Entrepreneur, Independent Board Member, Electronics Engineer, Musician, and Martial Artist. Above all he is a"Universal Pilgrim" always seeking new inner and outer destinations to explore,gratefully observe and continuously learn from the many varied experiences of Life, Places and the "Journey" itself. He has extensively traveled to many remote parts of the world and explored all continents of the world in the first part of his life as a successful Entrepreneur, Chairman,and CEO as a Qualified Technology Executive for the Boards.

Now in his second part of life, he is on an "Inner Pilgrimage" dedicating it to exploring the innermost hidden destinations of "Swara" and "Laya" in the journey of Music. This second phase Journey in its fullness is to explore the spiritual dimension of Sound and Devotion. He is a student and practitioner of the Shuddhadvaita Branch of Hindu Vedanta philosophy (Vallabh Vedantin Pushti Sampradaya). He was honored to represent this Hindu philosophical school of thought in the 2018 Parliament of World Religions held in Toronto, Canada.

He is a lifelong student and practitioner of Applied Philosophy in the form of Indian Classical Music practicing oldest Indian Percussion Instrument Mridang (Pakhawaj).As a student of Vocal singing, he is focused on daily practice of Sanskrit and Brij Bhasha Padas sung in devotion to Lord Krishna in Dhrupad and Khayal styles. He is an avid student of Indian Bamboo Flute (Bansuri). Bhavesh is a 2nd Dan Kukkiwon Board certified Black Belt Martial Artist in TaeKwonDo (South Korean) Martial Arts. Author has synthesized all his unique expertise in leading Global organizations, Music and Martial Arts to deliver and teach the Boards and CEO's the need to diversify the Leadership skills to continuously survive in face of social, technological and geo-political winds of change with Agility and Creativity.

From the Back Cover

The first volume of this series discusses the 'Science of Rhythm'- Indian "Taal Shastra" where the Indian system of the rhythmic cycle is explored in depth along with practical ideas covering scientific and spiritual aspects of these rhythmic cycles in Indian music. The 'Laya' is the foundation of life itself. As such in the first volume, through rhythmic structures, the foundation upon which Melody is constructed is laid.The first volume explores the ten 'Prana' (life force) of Taal Rhythmic Structures. A reader interested in indian musical evolution would benefit from this volume as well.

The Ten Prana of 'Taal Shastra'
1.Kaal
2.Maarg
3.Kriya
4.Ang
5.Graha
6.Jati
7.Kala
8.Laya
9.Yati
10.Prastar