Composer: Various

Indian Melodies
for Alto Saxophone
Publisher: Schott
Category: Solo Instrumental
Series: Schott
Format: Paperback

This unusual publication allows western musicians a practical experience in playing authentic music from India. Includes extensive articles about the style, and explanations and studies of the scales used in building Indian melodies, and representative pieces. Indian: · Carnatic Music · First Exercises (Sarali Varisai, Janta Varisai, Alankara) · First Songs (Sri Gananatha, Padmanabha, Vara Vina, Mandare) · Rhythmic Song (Svarajati) · Study (Mohana Varnam, Abhogi Varnam) · Pieces (Gaja Mukhanai, Kalaivani, Sara Sara, Suddha Maye, Devadeva, Nagumomu) · Dance Piece (Tillana, Tiruppugal) · . · Appendices: · Comparison of modes and ragas · Tala hand gestures (South Indian Adi Tala, North Indian Teen Tal) · Glossary · CD Track list

Inventory # : 49012934
UPC: 841886001435
ISBN: 1902455207
Width: 9"
Length: 12"
Height: 0.211"
Product Weight: 0.6 lbs.
Number of Pages: 60