Sargam : an introduction to Indian music / Vishnudass Shirali.

Author/creator Shirali, Vishnudass
Format Book
Publication InfoNew Delhi : Abhinav/Marg, 1977.
Description125 pages, 14 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 27 cm
Subjects

Contents Part I. The origins of Indian music -- Tradition of music of the past and present -- Nada or sound -- Shruti and saptaka -- Grama and moorchhana -- Raga: the soul of classical music -- Classical and folk music -- Raga and rasa -- An appreciation of the intricacies of ragas and of classical music -- Mental images of ragas -- Part II. Vocal music and different styles of singing -- Training in voice production -- Tala - rhythmical groupings of beats -- Hindustani and Carnatic music -- Indian notations -- Musical therapy -- Indian musical instruments -- Description of a few musical instruments in general use -- Orchestration in Indian music -- Application of music to Indian dance ballets.
General noteIncludes index.