History of South Indian (Carnatic) Music

Traces the evolution of Carnatic music from Vedic times till the mid-twentieth century. Revised edition with diacritical markings. Fresh interpretations of the Tala and Tana Prastara-s; Nashtam and Uddistam concepts. Critical essays on trends in music; pen sketches of composers; write-ups on veena technique and rhythm practice; compilation of over 2100 ragas and 120 talas; exhaustive appendices etc.