The Music and Musical Instruments of Southern India and the Deccan

Author: C R Day
Publisher: LP Publications
Year: 1996
Language: English
Pages: 181+
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8186142916

Description

Reprint of a book first published in 1891, this work is a result of much study and research.

Taking note of the legendary origin of music among the Aryans, and of its principles as understood in Modern India, the author describes in detail the peculiar scale and rhythms employed and gives examples of various airs in notation. He also gives examples of the principles of form upon which the Indian musicians construct their melodies.