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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.
  • 1999 /5th reprint/ 406 pages/ ISBN 81 85 381 12 7 /
  • Rs. 200.00  $20.0
  • Audio Cassette on Mela and Janya Ragas of Carnatic Music now available. Each Mela and its janya ragas presented in cassettes.
  • Now available cassettes on Sankarabharanam,Thodi,Mayamalavagaula
  • 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.
    1997/144 PAGES / ISBN 81 85 381 50 X/ 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 By Tyagaraja 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.
    1997/ 40 Pages/ ISBN 81 85 381 30 5 /  Rs. 20.00  $4.00

    Carnatic Music Compositions

    Dr.S.Bhagyalekshmy

    This book contains a comprehensive alphabetical  index of about 7000 popular compositions inCarnatic 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.
    1998/2nd reprint/216 pages/81 85 381 40 2/Rs 80.00  $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.
    Now An Audio Cassette is released covering the fundamentals of Carnatic Music in the Karnatic Music Learning Series in three parts. rendered by Dr.S.Bhagyalekshmi
  • 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.
    1. Vol. 1. / 96 pages / isbn 81 85 381  46 1  /1997
    2. vol.2 / 104 pages /isbn 81 85 381 47 X /1998
    3. vol.3/ 104pages/ isbn 81 85 381 48 8 /1998
    4. vol.4./ 128 pages/ isbn 81 85 381 49 6 /1998
    5. Price for 4 volumes Rs 185.00  /  $15.00

    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.
    1991/272 pages/81 85 381 13 5/Rs 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.
    ISBN 81 85 381 43 7/1996/164 pages/ Rs 45.00  / $5.00

    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.
  • 1991/226 pages/81 85 381 14 3/ Rs 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.
    1994/264 pages /81 85 381 41 0 / Rs 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.
    1992/ 232 pages/81 85 381 17 8/ Rs 300.00  / $25.00

    Text Book of Comparative Music

    Dr.Gowrie Kuppuswamy & M.Hariharan

    This book provides a simple but exhaustive introduction to the study of Western music.  The fundamental concepts and  technical material on western music  have been amply illustrated with drawings and have been designed  so that the newcomers in the field of western  music will find in this book all the concepts  of  western music treated in a lucid and simple style.
    1990/160 pages /81 85 381 07 0/ Rs 80.00 /  $8.00

    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 / isbn 81 85 381 82 8/ Rs 60.00 $  / 10.00

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

    Tamil  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.
    1998/81 85 381 70 4/ Rs 75.00  / $8.00

    Tamil Padangal

    Gowri Kuppuswamy & Dr.M.Hariharan

    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/  ISBN 81 85 381 29 1 / Rs 60.00  / $8.00

    Javali

    Gowri Kuppuswamy &  Dr.M.Hariharan

    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.
    1997/164 pages/81 85 381 64 x / Rs 60,00$8.00

    Tillana

    Dr.Gowri Kuppuswamy & Dr.M.Hariharan

    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.
    1996/ ISBN 81 85 381 28 3 / Rs 60.00 $8.00

    Purandaradasa Compositions

    Dr.Gowri Kuppuswamy and M.Hariharan

    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.
    1997/3rd Edition/224 pages/ISBN 81 85 381 37 2/ Rs 90 00  $10.00

    Tiruvottiur Tyagayya Keertanaigal

    Dr.Gowri Kuppuswamy and M.Hariharan

    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

    Nilakanta Sivan Compositions

    Mrs.Saraswathy Ram, Dr.Gowri Kuppuswamy & Dr.M.Hariharan
    Nilakanta Sivan compositions have been known for their spiritual religious and metaphysical contents.  The book contains the musical compositions of the poet  including Lalitha mahathyamam and Bhajana Keertanaigal in Tamil.
    Rs 45.00 $5.00

    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.
    1998/2nd Edition /192 pages/ISBN 81 85 381 18 6/ Rs 125.00 /  $15.00

    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
    Rs 75.00$8.00

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    Research Trends in Sanskrit -

    A Bibliography of 5000  Doctoral dissertations presented to various Indian Universities in the areas of Sanskrit alongwith music and performing Arts.
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