Appreciating India's music : an introduction, with an emphasis on the music of South India

Appreciating India's music : an introduction, with an emphasis on the music of South India / by Emmons E. White.

Author/creator	White, Emmons E.
Format	Book and Print
Publication Info	Boston : Crescendo Publishing Company, [1971]
Description	ii, 96 pages : illustrations, music ; 23 cm
Subject(s)	Music--India --History and criticism. Carnatic music--History and criticism.

Contents	The approach -- Origin and history -- The Indian scale and the drone chord -- Raga: the soul of Indian music -- Tala (rhythm) -- Present day musical instruments -- The Kalakshepam, or Kirtan -- Types of folk music -- Selected Indian songs in staff notation -- Appendix. The Indian scale ; Selected Carnatic ragas ; Selected Hindustani ragas ; Table of South Indian talas ; Names of Kalakshepam tunes -- Glossary with Key to pronunciation.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references (pages 90-92).
LCCN	70131051
ISBN	0875970591

Library	Location	Call Number	Status	Item Actions
Music	Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk	ML338.W53 A5 1971	✔ Available	Place Hold