This unusual publication allows western musicians a practical experience in playing authentic music from India. Includes extensive articles about the style, and explanations and studies of the scales used in building Indian melodies, and representative pieces. Indian: • Carnatic Music • First Exercises (Sarali Varisai, Janta Varisai, Alankara) • First Songs (Sri Gananatha, Padmanabha, Vara Vina, Mandare) • Rhythmic Song (Svarajati) • Study (Mohana Varnam, Abhogi Varnam) • Pieces (Gaja Mukhanai, Kalaivani, Sara Sara, Suddha Maye, Devadeva, Nagumomu) • Dance Piece (Tillana, Tiruppugal) • . • Appendices: • Comparison of modes and ragas • Tala hand gestures (South Indian Adi Tala, North Indian Teen Tal) • Glossary • CD Track list
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