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Improvisation is the fundamental principle and primary tool for the elaboration of the raaga, the melodic concept peculiar only to Indian Classical music and this book endeavours to explore and explain, besides its technical formulations and possibilities such as “alankaar, alankaran” and taan patterns, also the more intangible psychological and socio – cultural considerations that constitute its present form. Topics such as gharaana, individual and eclectic styles, comparative analysis of dhrupad, khayaal, thumri and lighter genres, comparison of hindustani and western music and even Carnatic and folk music have also been discussed here in some detail giving illustrations and examples to support it. Not only improvisational tools from the ancient texts but also from some relevant medieval ones such as “Sangeet Tarang“ and “Sarmaya e Ishrat“ by Radhamohan Sen and Sadiq Ali Khan have been enumerated and explored in here. And that makes for a comprehensive understanding of this centuries old and still prospering and popular art music of northern India. A labour of love, it is Prof Basavi Mukerji’s maiden work and has been written with sincerity and simplicity for the benefit of both, music students and scholars, as also the enthusiast wishing to understand how raagas are elaborated and presented.
Publisher : Motilal Banarsidass Publications
Publication date : 26 May 2026
Edition : First Edition
Print length : 253 pages
ISBN-10 : 8196165269
ISBN-13 : 978-8196165260
Reading age : 15 years and up
Item Weight : 435 g
Dimensions : 23 x 15 x 2 cm
Packer : Motilal Banarsidass Publications, 4741/23, Ansari Road, Daryaganj, New Delhi-110002, +911135624145, www.mlbd.com, publications@mlbd.com
Generic Name : Book
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