Classical music is art music produced or rooted in the traditions of Western music, both liturgical & secular. It encompasses a broad period from roughly the 11th century to the present day. Between 1550 and 1900, is known as the common practice period and the central norms of this tradition became codified during this time period.
Today we have pooled down some books of classical music that will give you a better insight of the subject.
You can purchase these books from Bookswagon at any point of time at the most affordable prices.
Nuances of Hindustani Classical Music
Nuances of Hindustani Classical Music by Hema Hirlekar is organized for extremely easy understanding of the terms, the music, the genres, the gharanas, and the concerts. It is a book for people interested in Hindustani Classical music, people who are looking for an easy-read book explaining this music, people who like to listen to such music and would be glad for some information about it, people who feel that a little more knowledge about this music is required to enjoy it fully and for people who do not really want to know the technical or theoretical details but would be happy for a friendly book to understand the nuances of Hindustani Classical Music.
Indian Classical Music
Pt. Ravi Shankar Prasanna’s book will help readers interested in Indian Classical Music to understand and appreciate classical music performances. Also Indian Classical Music will create an enthusiastic, well-informed, music literate audience truly able to appreciate the beauty and hard work necessary for learning and performing this wonderful genre of music.
This book is a timeless tradition with immense complexities.
Finding the Raga
Finding the Raga, An Improvisation on Indian Music dwells on its most distinctive and mysterious characteristics, its extraordinary approach to time, language and silence. The result is this strange book for any creative mind in search of diverse and transforming inspiration. This is Amit Chaudhuri’s singular account of his discovery of, and enduring passion for, North Indian music, an ancient, evolving tradition whose principles and practices will alter the reader’s notion of what music might and can be.
Classical Music of India: A Practical Guide
This guide by Lakshminarayana Subramaniam and Viji Subramaniam discuss in depth the melodic and rhythmic aspects of both Carnatic and Hindustani, briefly comparing these concepts with the classical music of Europe. Indian classical music is the oldest, most sophisticated and scientifically complete musical system in the world.
Its two major streams are the south Indian (Carnatic) and the north Indian (Hindustani). It shares common origins and was part of a single tradition until the thirteenth century.
Lakshminarayana Subramaniam, one of the best-known classical musicians of our age, and the late and highly celebrated vocalist Viji Subramaniam examine the origins, history, structure and spirit of this system.
Get these books today from Bookswagon at the best prices available.
Learn more at – https://www.bookswagon.com/music-styles-genres-books