Incredible India : Classical Music

Contents: Preface. Editor\'s note. 1. History of Indian Music. 2. Raga--the life of Indian Music. 3. Time theory. 4. Gharana. 5. Tala. 6. Other forms of music. 7. Musical instruments. 8. Music at a glance. Glossary.

"Indian Music is vast like an ocean, so deep that its depths can hardly be fathomed. It is said that the unique beauty of Indian Music lies between the notes, where each note takes on a new life, turning into a stepping stone to reach its ultimate source--God. This book is an attempt to inspire interest and fascination on this enriching subject. Important aspects of Hindustani and Carnatic Music have been discussed in a candid and unpretentious style provoking the reader to delve deep into unravelling the mystery and magic that underlie the essence of Indian Music." (jacket)