Catalog: Books on Music and Dance
CBH Publications,
Post Box No 16,
Nagercoil 629 003. South India.
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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.
The Introductory chapters contain an exhaustive material on history
and Development of Ragas,
The Second chapter makes an evaluation of the Srutis and Svara, the
technical details of Sruti and Svara starting from its nomenclature, gamakas
and its usage. The third Chapter Mela classification covers the evolution
of different Mela padhathis. In the fourth chapter Janya Raga classification
the ragas have been classified exhaustively. The fifth chapter traces the
Ragas in other systems of Music like Hindustani Music, Tamil Music, Kathakali
Music etc.. In the Last chapter on Ragalakshana each raga has been analysed
exhaustively. More than 6000 compositions available in different ragas
in Carnatic Music have been indexed for each raga. An essential book for
all lovers of Carnatic Music. An essential basic reference book for everyone
interested in Carnatic Music.
1999 /5th reprint/ 406 pages/ ISBN 81 85 381 12 7 /$10.00
Muthuswamy Dikshitar Compositions
Dr.S.Bhagyalekshmy
Among the Music Trinity, though Muthuswamy Dikshitar was the youngest,
he is considered as one of the great pillars of Carnatic Music. As a great
vaggeyakara he has enriched the treasury of Karnatic Music with his large
number of Kritis, apart from his group Kritis on different Deities and
temples. In this volume a representative collection of his 40 compositions
have been notated in English in simple form, with their text in English.
The compositions have been selected in such a way that these portray the
different aspects of his literary heritage and his portrayal of the different
ragas. A Chaturdasa Ragamalika has also been added to make the selection
more representative. 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 / $5.00
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 85 381 305 / $2.00
Carnatic Music Compositions
Dr.S.Bhagyalekshmy
This book contains a comprehensive alphabetical index of about 7000
popular compositions in Carnatic 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/$5.00
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. 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. 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. 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.
Vol. 1. / 96 pages /isbn 81 85 381 46 1/1997
Vol 2. varnas-an introduction to varnam, 35 adi tala varnas, 10 ata
tala varnas, 10 pada varnas .104 pages/isbn 81 85 381 47x/1997
Vol 3.introduction to kirtanas, 40 kirtanas of various composers with
text and simple notation 104pages/isbn 81 85 381 48 8/1997
Vol 4. More kirtanas, daru varnas, padas, javali,tillana, ragamalika,Thevaram,
tirupugazh, kuravanchi, divyanamakirtanas etc. / 128 pages/isbn 81 85 381
49 6/1997
Price for 4 volumes $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. Separate chapter in the history and evolution of Lakshanagrandhas,
Influence of Tamil Literature and Literature on Dance add importance to
the basic understanding of Lakshana in Carnatic music and dramaturgy. Replete
with tables, charts, figures, illustrations, etc. 'Though each chapter
has been devoted to Lakshanakara in a capsule form, the details are yet
informative to those inclined to study the evolution of distinguishing
feature of Carnatic Music se inclined to study the evolution of distinguishing
feature of Carnatic Music System. 'The author has classified the period
of Lakshanakaras under three secions, On the basis of this classif the
period of Lakshanakaras under three sections, On the basis of this classification
she has organised the chapter that follow devoted to the Lakshanakaras
and their treatises. It is in this comprehensiveness of coverage that the
book gains value. 'Dance Literature such as Abhinaya darpana is elaborate
and it is pointed out that how this treatise deals more elaborately with
Dance than Bharata's natya sastra.' (Review in the Hindu) 1991/272
pages/81 85 381 13 5/$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 / $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. Maharaja Swati Tirunal was a great composer and
his and his compositions are important addition to the wealth of Karnatic
Music. In this volume 30 compositions of Maharaja Swati Tirunal have been
given with simple notation and text of the songs in English. The notation
has been given in simple form so that they can be learnt with minimal effort
on the part of the learner. A ragamalika has also also been included to
make the composition more representative of his contribution. Introductory
chapter on the book gives book gives an exhaustive assessment of his contribution
to Karnatic Music through his compositions.
ISBN 81 85 381 194 /1999 / 2nd Reprint / 96 Pages $5.00
Prahladabhakthi Vijayam of Tyagaraja
Dr.Gowri Kuppuswamy and M.Hariharan.
The vast majority of songs composed by Tyagaraja has covered the entire
Ramayana through his kritis. It would appear that the idea crossed his
mind that he should do something also for an important incarnation preceding
Ramavatara and also for an incarnation subsequent to Ramavatara. The result
was the two Geya natakas, Prahlada Bhakti Bhakti Vijayam pertaining to
Narasimhavatara and NowKacharitram pertaining to Krishnavatara. Among this
three Geyanatakas,. Prahladabhakthibijayam is the most popular and well
known. 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. An essential book for the complete understanding
of Sanit Tyagaraja.
81 85 381 437/1996/164 pages/$2.00
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.
CONTENTS:Section 1:Music -Origin and Concepts; Glance at Karnatic Music;
Lakshya and Lakshana in Carnatic Music, Vedic Traysvarya of the Svara saptaka
Section II:Classicism and Tradition; The Musical propensities of Tyagaraja;
Study of Tyagaraja; Study of Harikathakalakshepam, Sangita Raghavam of
Ramakavi,; Patanataram A Study; Look at Ragalakshana,; Sisya parampara
of Musical trinity Section III: Science of Music; Music and Mathematics;
Anatomy of voice in Music; what makes a Hall good Section IV: Voice and
Rhythm A study of East and West; Voice Culture in Western Music; Indian
and Western Rhythm; Rhythm; Rhythmic Pattern of Drumming System of South
India, Section V: Dance in Many splendours; Ariyar Cevai:; Kerala Theatrical
Arts:; Samuha Nritya in Karnataka:;Manipuri Dancing:; Odissi Dance; ;Music
in Mohini Attam.; Padmasaliyar Kuuthu Section VI: Miscellany; Folk songs
in folklore, making and Meaning of Indian Sculpture:; Arunagiri through
Tholkappiam:
1991/226 pages/81 85 381 143/$15.00
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.
CONTENTS: Annai Ayya - Annamalai Reddiar - Arunachala Kavi - Bhadrachala
Ramadas -Chengalvaraya Sastri stri - Dharmapuri Subbayyar - Duraiswami
Kavi - Ghanam Krishnayyar - Irayimman Thampi - Jayadeva - Karur Chinna
Devudu - Kothavasal Ventatrama Iyer - KotiswaraIyer - Krishnaswami Iyer-Kshetragna-Kunrakudi
Krishnayyar -Lakshmanam Krishnayyar-Lakshmanam Pillai. T-Mahavaidyanatha
Iyer -Marimuthu Pillai - Mathrubhuthayya-Mazhavai Chidambara Bharathi-
Chidambara Bharathi-Mayuram Viswanatha Sastri-Melattur Venkatarama Sastri-Munipalle
Subramonia Kavi -Muthiah Bhah Muthiah Bhagavathar-Muthuswami Dikshitar-Muttutandavar-Mysore
Sadasiva Rao - Muvvanallor Subhapathayya - Mysore Vasudevacharya - Namakkal
Narasimha Iyengar-Paidala Gurumurthi Sastri -Pallavi Duraiswamy Iyer-Pallavi
Seshayyar-Papanasa Papanasa Mudaliar - Papanasam Sivan-Patnam Subramonia
Iyer - Pattabhiramayya-Parameswara Bhagavatar-Pooshi Sr Poochi Srinivasa
Iyengar-Purandaradasa-Ramaswami Sivan-Sarangapani-Siddhendra Yogi-Singaracharylu
Brothers-Srinivasa Iyengar andBrothers-Srinivasa Iyengar and Krishnachariar-Subbarama
Dikshitar-Subbaraya Sastri-Swati Tirunal Maharaja-Syama Syama Sastri-Tanjore
Quartette - Tiger Varadachar-Toomu Narasimhadasa-Tyagaraja-Vaidiswarankoil
Subbarama Iyer-Vanamamalai Brothers-Vina Seshma Iyer-Vanamamalai Brothers-Vina
Seshanna-Virabhadrayya.
1994/264 pages /81 85 381 41 0 /$8.00
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 85 381 321/$15.00
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 85 381 178/$15.00
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 85 381 070/$5.00
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 / $ 8.00
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/ $5.00
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/ $5.00
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 / $5.00
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/$5.00
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/81 85 381 372/$8.00
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.
$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/81 85 381 186/$10.00
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
$5.00
Also of related Interest 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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