E book: Nuances of Hindustani Classical Music
Writer: Dr. Hema Hirlekar
ISBN: 9788178062068
Web page: 200
Value: INR 395
Writer: Unicorn Books
For individuals who hearken to Hindustani classical music or those that want to enhance their information for higher appreciation of the music, ‘Nuances of Hindustani Classical Music” written by Dr. Hema Hirlekar is the best alternative.
Hindustani classical music has turn into very fashionable in the previous couple of years. Concert events held all around the world are packed to capability. Statistics reveals that solely a handful of viewers really recognize the classical music with any diploma of information. This e-book goals to raise the remainder to whole enjoyment at par with the handful circle.
The cover of Hindustani classical music is huge. There are various books out there that discover Hindustani music from completely different angles, typically focussing on only one half resembling Khayal. Refreshingly, Hema Hirlekar has produced a novel mix that’s without delay simple for a uncooked listener but complete for extremely initiated. It’s organised for very simple understanding of the musical phrases, the music, the genres, the gharanas, and the concert events.
Some particular options of the e-book:
* It explains all elements of Hindustani classical music ably supported with vigorous anecdotes.
* It carries a helpful glossary of prevalent phrases and explanations, and never simply with dictionary meanings.
* A devoted chapter on the way to recognize music, what to anticipate from a live performance and what, when and the way to hear, is included.
* An attention-grabbing tackle well-liked raags in contrast to in another e-book, describes the raag, its options, moods, rasas, and associated well-liked songs sung at particular instances.
The suggestions by famend vocalist Pt. Vikas Kashalkar, classical flutist Pt. Keshav Ginde and dean of music school, Delhi College Dr. Anjali Mittal make the e-book stand out from the remainder. A CD revealing the finer factors of the music accompanies the e-book.