Learning the Sitar Book and Digital Audio - Sheet Music
The sitar has been popular since the 1960s. Since that time it has always had a considerable mystique among musicians. It also has an undeserved reputation for being difficult to play. This book/audio set cuts though the mystique and misapprehensions and presents the material in a simple fashion that is easily understood both by Indians and non-Indian musicians alike.Learning the Sitar begins with basic background information, including a discussion of Indian music, the history of the instrument, the parts and other important terms It then moves on to basic exercises and finally finishes with some simple compositions in Bilawal, Kalyan and Kafi. This is covered in a mix of staff notation as well as raditional Indian Sargam notation. Includes access to online audio.
Details
Summary
- Publishers:
- Mel Bay Publications, Inc
- ISBN:
- 9780786694525
- Format:
- Book and Digital Audio
- Item types:
- Physical
- Instructionals:
- Methods and More
- Level:
- Beginning Intermediate
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Number of Pages:
- 70
- Size:
- 8.75 x 11.75 inches
- Shipping Weight:
- 0.63 pounds
Detailed Description
SKU: MB.20870M
Composed by David Courtney. This edition: Saddle Stitch. Other String Acoustic, Sitar, Style, World, Saddle-stitched. Style. Book and online audio. 70 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #20870M. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.20870M).ISBN 9780786694525. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
The sitar has been popular since the 1960s. Since that time it has always had a considerable mystique among musicians. It also has an undeserved reputation for being difficult to play. This book/audio set cuts though the mystique and misapprehensions and presents the material in a simple fashion that is easily understood both by Indians and non-Indian musicians alike.Learning the Sitar begins with basic background information, including a discussion of Indian music, the history of the instrument, the parts and other important terms It then moves on to basic exercises and finally finishes with some simple compositions in Bilawal, Kalyan and Kafi. This is covered in a mix of staff notation as well as raditional Indian Sargam notation. Includes access to online audio.
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