The Origin and Development of the Sarod: A Classical Musical Instrument
Ghosh, Avijit
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Book ID : 39949
ISBN-10 : 81-7835-908-1 / 8178359081
ISBN-13 : 978-81-7835-908-3 / 9788178359083
Place
of Publication :
Delhi
Year
of Publication :
2012
Edition : (First Edition)
Language : English
172p., Illus., Bib., Index, 23 cm.
CONTENTS
CONTENTS:- 1. General History of the Sarod and its Evolution 2. The Gharana 3. Structural Patterns and Development Made on Sarod in the Seniya Maihar Gharana 4. Technique of the Sarod 5. The Seniya Maihar Gharana : Its Contribution towards the Field of Indian Classical Music 6. Opinions of Musicians about the Contribution of the Seniya maihar Gharana 7. Conclusion
DESCRIPTION
Indian Classical Musical tradition has mostly been oral with each with each Gharana preserving its individuality and privacy. This book is one of the first books on the history of the Sarod, a classical musical instrument ofIndia. The book discusses the origin and development of the Sarod and ultimate modernization of this classical instrument. The book also highlights the contribution of the Seniva Maihar Gharana and Acharya Bata Alauddin Khan Sahib, the founder father, himself a living legend. It contains details about several illustrious disciples of this Gharana. Finally, the structure and technique of playing the instrument have been dealt with leaving for the future musicians a treasure trove containing musical memoirs.