Books on Indian Music and Dance

Ragas in Carnatic Music

Dr. S.Bhagyalekshmi. M.A. Ph,D

More than 450 popular ragas in Carnatic music have been compiled in this volume. Each raga has been explained in detail with its svara notation, Arohana, Avarohana, Melakartha and Janya parentage, Raga Lakshana, and visesha sanchara. Each raga contains details about the compositions available in each raga with the name of the composer and tala.

Muthuswamy Dikshitar Compositions

Dr.S.Bhagyalekshmy

In this volume a representative collection of his 40 compositions have been notated in English in simple form, with their text in English.An exhaustive introduction assesses the important contribution made by Muthuswamy Dikshitar to Karnatic Music including the literary heritage and various aspects of his music. A comprehensive index lists over 450 compositions made by Muthuswamy Dikshitar.

ISBN 81 85 381 50 X/ 1997/144 PAGES / Rs.60.00 / $8.00

Pancharatnakritis of Tyagaraja

Dr.S.Bhagyalekshmy

In This Volume Tyagaraja’s Pancharatna Kritis Has Been Duly Notated In English In Simple Form And With The Text In English. An Introduction Portrays The Important Aspect Of These Compositions As Well As The Contribution Made ByTyagaraja To Karnatic Music. An Important Asset For Any Music Lover. The Simple And Standard Notation Is Well Typeset For Easy Rendering By Learners Of The Compositions.

ISBN 81 85 381 30 5 / 2000/ 40 Pages/ Rs. 22.00 / $4.00

A 4 part Audio cassette for learning Pancharatnakritis of Tyagaraja rendered by Dr.S.Bhagyalekshmy

Carnatic Music Compositions

Dr.S.Bhagyalekshmy

This book contains a comprehensive alphabetical index of about 7000 popular compositions in Carnatic music. Compositions like kritis, varnam. Utsavasampradaya kritis, gitam, tillana, pada varna etc. The entries have been arranged in alphabetical order listing the composition, the raga, the composer and tala. The book will be very much useful for musicians and the students alike. Can also be used as a ready reference for locating the songs, and other details relating to a composition.

ISBN 81 85 381 40 2/ 1998/2nd reprint/216 pages/Rs 95.00/ $8.00

Karnatic Music Reader

Dr.S.Bhagyalekshmy, Dr.M.N.Moorthy

The present reader in Karnatic music is a systematic introduction to the study of Karnatic music. The reader in four parts covers the different musical forms in Karnatic music. The complete reader in 4 parts will be a compendium of musical forms of Karnatic music. The notation for the compositions have been made in simplest form possible so that the student learner can learn them with minimal effort. The selection of compositions have been made to cover representative composers of Karnatic music.

In the first part, starting with simple introduction and the history of South Indian music, the book ventures into the teaching of fundamentals notes, Saralivarisas, Janta varisas, Alankaras, gitam, svarajathi and jathisvaram. The lessons have been arranged in simple notation. Audio cassette is available covering the Sarali varisas, Janta Varisas, Dattu Varisas, Alankara, Gitam, Svarajathi and Jathisvaram rendered by Dr.S.Bhagyalelskhmy

The second part covers the various aspects of varnam. The introduction gives a proper evaluation of various types of Varnam, and a note on different composers. The notation of about 40 different varna in adi tala, ata tala, and pada varna have been notated in simple form for easy rendering. The varnas have been selected to represent the best from various composers of Karnatic Music.

The third part covers Kirtanas. A detailed introduction on Keertanas and various composers have been added. The notation of about 40 popular Kirtanas have been given in simple notation. Representative compositions of important composers has been selected.

The fourth part covers the musical forms like daru varnam, padam, tillanas, tana varnas, javali, ragamalika, utsava sampradaya keertanas, tirupugazh, kavadi chindu etc. These compositions portray the varied facets of Karnatic music. All these forms have an introduction about them.

Vol. 1. / 96 pages /ISBN 81 85 381 46 1 /1997 ; vol.2 / 104 pages ISBN 81 85 381 47 X/1998 ; vol.3/ 104pagesISBN 81 85 381 48 8 /1998
vol.4./ 128 pages/ISBN 81 85 381 49 6/1998 Price for 4 volumes Rs 190.00 / $20.00

Now Audio Cassettes are available covering the fundamentals of Carnatic Music in the

Karnatic Music Learning Series in Seven parts rendered by Dr.S.Bhagyalekshmi

Lakshnagrandhas in music

Dr.S.Bhagyalekshmy, M.A.,Ph.D

In this volume an attempt has been made to study the 31 lakshana grandhas in Carnatic Music. Each chapter deals with a complete study of the Lakshanagrandha, starting with a brief introduction, evaluates the important contributions on each treatise.

ISBN 81 85 381 13 5 / 1991/272 / pagesRs 150.00 / $15.00

Golden Treasury of Compositions of Tyagaraja

Dr.S.Bhagyalekshmy, M.A.,Ph.D

Popular and selected compositions of Tyagaraja have been given in simple notation with the text of the songs in English. The notation has been given in simple form so that these songs can be learnt with minimal guidance and can be attempted as a self learning package as well. The compositions have selected in such a way that they portray the different ragas and compositions. Introduction of Tyagaraja’s contribution to Karnatic Music has been given in the first chapter. An essential book for the learner as well as the connoisseur.

ISBN 81 85 381 36 4 / 1999 / pages 96 / 2nd Reprint /Rs 50.00 / $5.00

Golden Treasury of Compositions of Swathi Tirunal

Dr.S.Bhagyalekshmy, M.A.,Ph.D

The great literary heritage brought through the ages have been applauded by every quarters which are evidenced

by the compositions of Maharaja Swati Tirunal of Travancore.

ISBN 81 85 381 19 4 /1999 / 2nd Reprint / 96 Pages Rs 50.00 / $8.00

Prahladabhakthi Vijayam of Tyagaraja

Dr.Gowri Kuppuswamy and M.Hariharan.

The text contains a critical study of the Opera and the complete text of the Prahladabhakti vijayam in English. An exhaustive and critical introduction evaluates the text PrahladaBhakthivijayam in all its literary,musical and philosophical context.

Madhura Kala

Dr.M.Hariharan, and Lakshminarasimhan.

The present volume contains contributions from eminent musicians and musicologists in the field of music and Dance, Performing arts. The article portray the different facets of the theory of music, the tradition of Music and its performance, the science of Music, the concept of voice and Rhythm, the dance in its many splendours. The last section on Miscellany traces the technical aspects of Tolkappiyam, Meaning in Indian sculpture, Folk songs and folklore. In total these articles cover a wide range of Music and performing arts. The Articles have been contributed by various eminent authorities in Carnatic Music.

ISBN 81 85 381 14 3/ 1991/226 pagesRs 250.00 / $25.00

Great Composers

Dr.Gowrie Kuppuswamy and M.Hariharan

Indian Music has reached its present position by the great contribution made to it by the great composers. The present volume contains a detailed analytical evaluation of the great composers of Carnatic Music. The essays have been contributed by eminent musicologists like Sambamoorthy, Dr.Raghavan, T.S.Parthasarathy etc. The essays have been arranged in such a way that they portray the evolution and development of South Indian music, from the from the 12th century composer like Jayadeva to the present 20th century. The present volume will be an important contribution to the study of Carnatic Music and will be very useful for the student as well as the lover of Carnatic Music.

ISBN 81 85 381 41 0 / 1994/264 pagesRs 75.00 / $10.00

Mysore as a Seat of Music

Dr.M.B.Vedavalli

The work starts with the historical development of the Mysore State and goes on to assess the contribution of the Wodeyars and their patronage to Music. The Vainikas who outnumbered vocalists in the court have been dealt separately giving due importance to their contribution and the growth of Lakshana during the period. The Kings who were also good musicologists, added much contribution in the field of musicology and this has been analysed. The author has brought to light much unknown facts about musicians of contemporary period as well. An excellent index of compositions of various composers in the court of Mysore have been added

.ISBN 81 85 381 17 8/ 1992/ 232 pagesRs 300.00 / $25.00

Devadasi System in Medieval Tamil Nadu

Dr.K.Sadasivan

The study covers the historical and cultural aspects of the Devadasi system as existed in medieval Tamil Nadu.

Highly referenced with sources from inscriptions, primary sources like oral traditions, the study will be an important contribution to the study of the Devadasi system of Tamil Nadu and the society and religious trends that existing during the period of the study. The study covers an overall period from 300 B.C to 1800 A.D.

ISBN 81 85 381 32 1/ 1993/ 264 pages/Rs 205.00 / $20.00

Tamil Music Books

Keertana Akaradi

Dr.S.Bhagyalekshmy

In this book a comprehensive index of more than 7500 songs in Carnatic Music have been given in Tamil alphabetically indexed with the names of the raga, tala and composer. The book enables a layman to immediately recognise the tala, composer and raga of the song from the text and will be essential for every music lover or a performing artist.

Books by Gowri Kuppuswamy & Dr.M.Hariharan

Tamil Padangal

This book contains Tamil Padas of various composers of Carnatic Music.. The notation has been given in simple style with the text of the songs in Tamil. The introduction contains a study of the development, literary and compositional aspects of Pada, An essential book for learners as well the practicing musician.
1996 81 85 381 29 1 / Rs 60.00 / $8.00

Javali

Javalis form an important musical form in Carnatic Music. More than 40 Javalis have been notated in simple form alongwith the text of the songs. The compositions represent a collection of representative composers. The introduction traces the history, development and literary aspects of Javali. An essential book for the learners as well as the practicing musician.

Tillana

The present edition of the book contains 35 tillanas notated in simple style in Tamil of major Carnatic composers, including contemporary composers like Lalgudi Jayaraman and Balamurali Krishna.

Purandaradasa Compositions

Compositions of Purandaradasa contains compositions of the great composer Purandaradasa in Tamil with simple notation and text in Tamil. The songs have been well notated in simple style so that the beginner as well as the performing artist is able to make use of the notations.

Tiruvottiur Tyagayya Keertanaigal

Popular compositions of Tiruvottiyur Tyagayya has been notated in Tamil with text. The introduction give a breif analysis of the contribution of Tyagayya to Carnatic music.

1998/168 pages / ISBN 81 85 381 23 2 / 60.00 $ 10.00

Sobhillu Saptaswara - Svarali,Gitam,Prabandham, Suladi

Micheal Nixon and Savithri Rajan

The book contains the notation of the Fundamental svaravali, Gitam, Prabandham and Suladi in Tamil and English set in adjacent pages. A useful book for the learning of fundamentals of Carnatic Music.

1999/208 pages / 81 85 381 82 8/ Rs 60.00 $ / 10.00

Dance

Approach To Bharatanatyam

Dr.S.Bhagyalekshmy

In the present volume a comprehensive and detailed approach has been made to introduce Bharatanatyam to the lay readers well the learned exponent of Bharatanatyam.The first chapter gives brief introduction of the concept of Bharatanatyam. The second chapter takes the student to different kinds of presentation of Bharatanatyam. The third chapter onwards different technical details of Bharatanatyam like Adavus, Charis/gathis, padabhedas, angaharas, Karanas, Abhinaya, Bhava, Rasa and hasthas, Forms of Bharatanatyam have been given. The last chapter on Forms of Bhrathanatyam different forms of dances like Alarippu, Vamam, Sabdam, Tillana, Javali etc. have been described. How they are presented in the concert etc. been described. How they are presented in the concert etc. The last chapter contains the details of ornamentation in Bharatanayam and stage lighting. The Chapter on Tala gives a bsic introduction to the artist about the tala practice for Bharatanatyam. Contains more than 200 illustrations. Each chapter is well documented and illustrated.; Contents:Introduction, Evolution and Development of Bharathanatyam, Stage as designed by Bharatha, Tandava and Lasya, Nritta, Nritya and Natya: Adavus: Charis, Gatis, Utplavanas and Brhamaris, Angaharas; Padabheds; Karanas; Adbhinaya; Bhava; Nayaka Nayikabheda, Rasa; Hasthas; Forms of Bharatanatyam; Navasandhi, Costumes, Talam, Glossary; Index.

Studies in Folklore of Kerala

Dr.Chummar Choondal

This volume is a collection of essays on the various aspects of folklorist studies in Kerala. The author has attempted to throw new light on folk culture of Kerala in many ways. Readers and research scholars would find it a copious document of folklore in Kerala

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