New Instrumental Compositions For North Indian Music

Author: Anil MihiripennaPublisher: Indica BooksYear: 2007Language: multilingualPages: 479ISBN/UPC (if available): 8186569758 DescriptionAlthough many collections of ragadhari vocal compositions have been published over the years, there is a dearth of instrumental compositions. Hence, it has been the author’s long-felt desire to bring out a collection of gat instrumental compositions in the north Indian musical tradition.This book cannot replace a teacher, and it is from a teacher that students of music must seek instruction and guidance. The purpose of this book is to offer some support to both the teacher and the student. Exercises and compositions should not be forced indiscriminately on students, but the teacher must use his discretion in prescribing appropriate material for individual students. He must also offer his advise and guidance to students on how to select compositions to suit their needs and abilities.In this book, you will find Gat composed for various types of instrumen