Discovering The Music Of India

Series: Discovering Music Series

Year Published: 1969

Creator: Santa Monica

Format: 16mm

Sound: sound

Description: Presents the music of India which consists of two main types, the Carnatic type of the south and the Hindustani type of the north. Points out that Indian music is largely improvised, with musicians playing within the framework of a given raga, or scale and tala, or rhythmic pattern. Demonstrates several ragas and percussion patterns.


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