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ISBN 81-87226-61-7 Nataraja is nnot only the lord of dance and rhythm but symbolozes classical music as well. His body is made of melody (Nada Tanu) and he shares this propensity with Saraswati, his syster. Iindia`s heritage of music is yet to be discovered and fully appreciated. Planted in the rich soil of mythology, philosophy and folk idiom, classical music has sprouted foliage and flowers of exquisite beauty. This book is a pleasing work that will satisfy the general reader as well as the serious student. A knowledge of raga, tala and musical form is necessary to fully enjoy a concert. In addition, we need to know the basic difference between two systems- the Hindustani and the Karnatak. Both these highly complex art forms originate from the same ancient tradition. The major vidwans from the 14th century A.D. till that encompasses tha ragas, the mathematical accuracy of talal rhythms, the importance or words and lyrics in the Kriti and Pallavi forms, the various important musical instruments - are all given in succinct form.
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