Ragas in Carnatic Music

Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Srutis and svaras. 3. Mela classification. 4. Janya Raga classification. 5. Ragas in other systems of music. 6. Raga lakshnas. Glossary of terms. Select bibliography. Index of composers. Raga index.

"More than 450 popular Ragas in Carnatic Music have been compiled in this volume. Each raga has been explained in detail with its swara notation, Arohana, Avarohana, Melakartha and Janya parentage, Raga lakshana and visesha sanchara for each raga. Each raga contains details about the compositions available in each raga with its tala and composer. The introductory chapters contain exhaustive material on svaras and srutis, melakartha ragas and their classification, Janya ragas and their classification, ragas in other systems of music like Hindusthani Music, Tamil Music, Kathakali Music etc. A total of more than 6000 compositions have been indexed under various ragas. An essential basic reference book for the listener, learner and every one interested in Carnatic Music."