The Music of India

Contents: Foreword. 1. Works on Indian music. 2. Practical experts. 3. History of Indian music. 4. Sur Adhaya (law of tones). 5. Tala Adhaya (law of rhythm or time). 6. Ast Adhaya (law of musical instruments). 7. Raga Adhaya (law of tunes). 8. Tales of Indian music. Appendix.

"The book serves as a comprehensive package for understanding the basis of Indian music. It takes you on a journey through history on the Indian music, basic laws of various adhayas, the tales, practical expertise and various works on Indian music. The conglomerate of such melodeous contents, makes this book a journey worth taking." (jacket)