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.
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.
- 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 cds 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.
CARNATIC MUSIC READER IN WESTERN STAFF NOTATION
SEVEN PART BOOK SERIES FOR LEARNING CARNATIC MUSIC THROUGH WESTERN STAFF NOTATION.
This Carnatic Music reader series introduces a systematic study of Carnatic Music with the help of western staff notation. The series has been designed with the beginner in mind so that he can learn to play the lessons on western instrument like guitar, piano, saxophone, violin etc. and midi instruments with minimum effort. All the exercises are presented in western staff notation, letter notation and conventional carnatic music letter notation. The series contains a basic introduction to western staff notation system.
CONTENTS OF THE SEVEN VOLUME SERIES
Book 1 - Fundamental lessons- Contains an Introduction to carnatic music, simple introduction to the concepts of western staff notation, Excercises for fundamental lessons starting from Saptaswara, Sarali varisa, Janta Varisa, Dattu varisa, Mandra sthayi varisa, Madhya sthayi varisa, Tara sthayi varisa, Alankaram, Gitam, Lakshana geetham, Jati swaram and swara jathi.
The three part series for learning Varnam in western staff notation Adi tala and Ata tala Varnam is presented as a three part series, considering the importance of learning Varnam in western staff notation. The three part series contains extensive notation for 24 Adi tala Varnam and 10 ata tala Varnam in three parts.
Book 2: Adi tala Varnam in western staff notation -Adi Tala Varnam -1 - 1.Ninnu kori-Mohanam, 2.Sami Ninne - Sankarabharanam, 3.Evari bodha - Abhogi,
4.Vanajakshiro - Kalyani, 5.Intha chalamu - Begada, 6.Tharuni ninnu - Kambhoji, 7.Sarasuda nine - Saveri, 8.Jalajaksha - Hamsadhvani, 9.Inthamodi - Saranga,
10. Era na Pai - Hanumathodi, 11.Ninne kori- Vasantha, 12. Sami ninne - Sree.Book -3: Adi Tala varnam -2 1.Intha chauka - Bilari, 2.Sami ninne - Panthuvarali, 3.Sarasija mukhiro - Arabi, 4.Karunimpa - Sahana, 5.Chalamela -Darbar,
6.Saraguna - Madhyamavathi, 7.Sami Dayajuda- Kedaragaula, 8.Sarasijanabha - Mayamalavagaula, 9.Entho prema - Surutti, 10.Rahamathangi- Udayaravichandrika,
11.Chalamela (Pada varnam) - Nattakurinji, 12.Rama evela - Kharaharapriya.Book 4: Ata tala varnam in staff notation - Ata tala varnam - 1.Vanajakshi - Kalyani, 2.Nera nammi -Kanada, 3.Chalamela - Sankarabharanam 4.Sarasijanambha - Kambhoji, 5,Maguva ninne- Narayana gaula, 6.Nenarunchi- Dhanyasi,7.Vaanajakshi - Ritigaula, 8.Kanakangi- Thodi, 9.Sami nee pai - Anandabhairavi, 10.Vanajakshi - Varali
The three part series on Kritis in western staff notation contains a selection of 45 compositions on various ragas of different composers presented in the same western staff notation supported by carnatic letter notation. The three part series contains different kritis in different talas.
Book 5 - Compositions on carnatic music in western staff notation - Krithis 1 - 1.Vathapi -Hamsadhvani, 2.Nadathanumanisam-Chitta Ranjani,3.Brova Bharama, Bahudari. 4.Marugelara- Jayantasri, 5.Thunga Tharange- Kuntalavarali, 6.Palimchu- Madhyamavati 7.Kanaka Saila- Punnaga Varali, 8.Mahaganapathim- Natta 9.Aanandamrithakarshini- AmritaVarshini, 10.Kanchadalaaya- Kamalamanohari, 11.Parvatipatim- Hamsadhvani, 12.Annapoorne Visalakshi- Shyama, 13.Mamavathu Sri- Hindolam,
14.Mahadeva Siva Sambho- RevatiBook 6 - Krithis 2 1.Vinayaka Ninuvina- Hamsadhvani, 2.Sitamma Mayamma- Vasanta, 3.Niravathi Sukhada- Ravi Chandrika, 4.Manasayetulo- Malayamarutam ,
5.Nagumomu- Abheri 6.Adamodigalude- Charukesi 7.Gajaananayutam- Chakravakam 8.Sri Lakshmi Varaham - Abhogi 9.Sri Saraswathi- Arabhi, 10.Paamarajana Paalini- Simhendra Madhyamam, 11.Sri Guruguha - Suddha Saveri, 12.Subramanneya- Suddha Dhanyasi , 13.Parvathi Kumaram- Nata Kuranji , 14.Hari Narayana- Revati, 15.Paripalaya- PantuvaraliBook 7 - Krithis 3 , 1-Himagiri Thanaye- Suddha Dhanyasi, 2-Pahimam Sree- Jana Ranjini, 3-Pandu Reethi- - Hamsa Nadam, 4-Ananda Nadamaduvar- Purvi Kalyani,
5-Raghuvamsa Sudha - Kadana Kutuhala, 6-Bho Sambho - Revati, 7-Manasa Sanchara Shyam, 8-Paarukkulle - Jonpuri 9-Sada Palaya- Mohanam
10-Naan Oru Vilayattu- Navarasa Kannada, 11-Jagaj Janani- Ratipati Priya, 12-Adikkondar- Maya Malava Gaula, 13.Ramachandram- Vasanta, 14-Brahma Mokate- Bauli
“Most suitable for learning and practicing carnatic music with western staff notation.”
Set of 7 parts. Rs 710.00/$45.00
Ragamalikas denotes a genre of musical compostions which are couched in a series of ragas instead of the same ragas througout the compositions. It represents the novel platform for the composer and the musician to present his expression of musical thought.. 26 Ragamalikas of Various composers like Purandaradasar, Maharaja Swathi Tirunal Pattanam Subramanya Iyer, Veena Kuppayyar, Muthuswamy Dikshitar, Seetharamayya, Karur Dakshinamurthi, Subbarama Dikshitar, Periyaswami Thooran, Jayadevar, have been well notated with text and notation in Tamil have been given. The ragamalikas portrated in this volume depict the growth and development of Ragamalikas as well. a well written introduction on the evolution of Raga malikas, its character and presentation has been undertaken.
2002/ Rs 60.00/$8.00
Bhkathi compositions have been the mainstay of carnatic music for a long time and all composers have contributed their might in contributing to this field of literature and music. These compositions have been kept live by the oral tradition by the bhajana exponents and these compositions have been learnt by one and all.
In this collection of devotional songs the authors have selected compositions from composers like Purandaradasa, Bhadrachala ramadas, Annamacharya, Swathi tirunal, Jayadeva, Andal, Narayana Tirtha etc. 31 compostions of various composers have been included in this book with notation and text in Tamil. An essential book for the musician and the learner alike.2002/Rs 60.00/ $8.00
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 81 85 381 29 1 / Rs 60.00 / $8.00