Guitar Atlas - India
Description
The Guitar Atlas series is your passport to a new
world of music. Learn the characteristic rhythms and techniques of some of the
world's most remarkable guitar music, discovering the history, origins, and
pioneering artists of distinctive styles from around the globe.
Whether you play jazz, rock, blues, or any other style, the beautiful musical
language of India will infuse your playing with a new, unique flavor. Explore
ornamentation, modes, and rhythms of folk music from Darjeeling, Assam, Bengal
and other regions. Learn how ragas are structured, and discover the subtle,
graceful improvisational art form of Hindustani music. The examples and
compositions throughout all 48 pages are presented in standard notation and TAB
and demonstrated on an enclosed CD.
In November 2006, Guitar Atlas: India and its author Sanjay Mishra were
featured on NPR radio's "Sanjay Mishra: A Cross-Cultural Exploration in Music."