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	Prabha Atre: Enlightening the Listener - Contemporary North Indian Vocal Music Performance Hardcover, with CD 154 p. - 21,- EUR Prabha Atre, grand old lady of classical Indian singing, gives an introduction to vocal performance. Fifteen chapters lead through the whole world of raga singing, starting from names of notes through rhythm, text, composition, styles and forms to systems of teaching and the role of music critics. The accompanying CD is a practical demonstration of the basic concepts of classical Indian singing, given by Prabha Atre herself. The work is a great introduction for anybody interested in Indian singing.
	Bangash, Amaan; Bangash, Ayaan Ali : Abba – Gods Greates Gift To Us 19,- EURO Ein Buch der Söhne Amjad Ali Khans, Amaan und Ayaan Ali Bangash, über Tradition und Übergänge in einer indischen Musikerfamilie. Während vielerorts der Verlust an kulturellen Werten und Traditionen beklagt wird, versucht diese Familie, die traditionellen Werte aufrecht zu halten und sie mit den Anforderungen eines modernen und urbanen Lebens zu vereinen.
	Bor, Joep: The Raga Guide - A survey of 74 Hindustani Ragas Order Number: NI 5536-9. Price: 51,90 EURO, Book with 196 pages + 4 CDs with performances of Hariprasad Chaurasia - flute, Buddhadev Dasgupta - sarod, Shruti Sadolikar - female vocal, Vidyadhar Vyas - male vocal (total playing time: 5 hours 15 minutes). The Raga Guide is an introduction to Hindustani ragas, the melodic basis for the classical music of Northern India, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh. It is THE modern reference work for listeners and connoisseurs, students and scholars. Each of the 74 chosen ragas is presented by a brief historical description and a notation of its ascending and descending movements and of its most important phrases in Western notation as well as in Indian sargam notation. Most importantly each raga is also performed for 3 - 5 minutes on the accompanying CDs. Each performance comprises a short melodic introduction (alap) and a medium fast composition (gat or cheez) with tabla accompaniment and with some variations (tanas). The alap section is also transcribed in the book. Beyond that the book gives a general introduction to raga performance, 40 coloured plates of painted ragas (ragamala), a glossary and a bibliography.
	S.K.Brockschmidt: The Harmonium Handbook - Owing, Playing & Maintaining the Devotional Instrument of India 12,- EURO; 155 p., paperback, numerous illustrations Finally it is there: A well-structured, affordable, practically useful book on construction, playing and maintainance of the harmonium! "The Harmonium Handbook" offers essential information needed by any harmonium owner, starting from history of the harmonium through its physical construction, playing melodies, accompanying melodies with chords, to sophisticated repair work (e.g. tuning reeds). Lots of photographs and drawings plus the systematic and detailed explainations and the clear, outspoken language make every step easily understandable. The author S.K. Brockschmidt started his career as an engineer with Microsoft, until he discovered devotional chanting in the 90s, gave up his job and set up his own business importing harmoniums to the USA. His engineering perspective, combined with his thorough experience as a musician and instrument trader make this book a unique source on the subject.
	Courtney, David R.: Elementary North Indian Vocal 34,- Euro, 174 p. Chapters: Introduction, Melodic Fundamentals, Fundamentals of Tal, Instrumental Music & Dance, Vocal styles, Language, Bilawal That, Kalyan That, Khammaj That, Kafi That, Asawari That, Bhairav That, Bharavi That, Purvi That, Marwa That, Todi That, Chakravaka Mela, Harmonium, Tanpura, Conclusion. Appendix: Common Thats in Various Keys. Glossary. Bibliography. Index.
	Courtney, David R.: Fundamentals of Tabla 34,- Euro, 293 p. A good overview of the various techniques used by different gharanas, with a vast amount of material. Chapters: Introduction, Getting Started, Elementary Material, Other Bols, Theka and Prakar, Purbi Baj. Appendix: Notation, Sample Questions, Misc. Tal, Misc. Prakar, Map of India, Quick Reference Chart, Paluskar Notation, Technique, Writing the Bols. Glossary, Bibliography, Discography, and Web Sites, Index.
	Courtney, David R.: Advanced Theory of Tabla 35,- Euro, 234 p. The Book is the sequel to „Fundamentals of Tabla“ and deals with the various aspects of acoustics, compositional, and rhythmic theory, etc. Chapters: Timbre, Timekeeping, Lay (Tempo), Dynamics, Layakari and Counter Rhythms, Ancient and Obsolete Theory, Compositional Theory, Cyclic Forms, Cadential Forms, Improvisation, Stagecraft, Computer Assisted Transcription and Analysis, Conclusion. Appendix: Lahara, The Strokes. Index.
	Courtney, David R.: Focus on the Kaidas of Tabla 44,- Euro, A very detailed discussion of the kaida, it contains over 75 examples from numerous sources, with an extensive discussion.
	Courtney, David R.: Manufacture and Repair of Tabla 35,- Euro, 216 p. The function is to document the traditional approaches to the manufacture and repair of tabla. Contents: The Craftsmen, Metal, The Rawhide, Wood, Construction, Tuning the Tabla, Repair of Tabla, Non-Indian Approaches, Physics of the Tabla, Health Issues. Appendix, Glossary, More on Wood, Misc. Raw Materials, Other Indian Drums, Non-Tabla Applications.
	Courtney, David R.: Pocket Dictonary of Indian Music 3,- Euro, 22 p. A small simple reference which is useful for any student of Indian music.
	Daniélou, Alain: The Ragas of Northern Indian Music 21,- EURO, hardcover 403 p. The first part (96 p.) traces the history of Indian music and the continuity of its theory and practice for more than 2000 years. It is based on many years' research into the vast ancient Sanskrit literature of music. These treatises lie in the form of scarcely catalogued manuscripts throughout the public and private libraries of India and had hitherto remained unexplored. Part Two (276 p.) transcribes and studies in detail 50 typical Ragas. Each is preceded by a Sanskrit poem in translation which depicts the atmosphere. Then follows an analysis of the scale, covering its intervals and expression, a study of the theme with its characteristic motives and finally a typical development. The transcriptions are given in Western staff notation. Microtonal variations (shrutis) are indicated by the shape of the note heads, a system invented by Danièlou himself. The book is rounded off by an extensive bibliography, mainly on Sanskrit sources, and a discography. The book provides composers with a source of new inspiration and enables practising musicians to play and study some of the main North Indian Ragas. Written in the mid 20th century it has remained an immensly valuable reference work with a unique approach ever since.
	Deshpande, V.H.: Between Two Tanpuras 17,- EURO, 216 p., 13 b/w photos. 13 portraits of 20th century singers.
	Deshpande, V.H.: Indian Musical Traditions - Gharanas in Hindustani Music 25,- EURO, 222 p. Aesthetic structure of khyal, critical discussion of 6 vocal gharanas, problems of gharana system, new trends.
	Deva, B.C.: Music of India - Scientific Study 17,- EURO, 278 p., numerous tables. Experiments and essais on questions of methodology, dynamics of history, musical scales, non-conscious elements in music, raga-rasa, raga-rupa and musical perception.
	Gottlieb, Robert S.: Solo Tabla Drumming of North India - Its Repertoire, Styles and Performance Practices 2 volumes, 367 p., 2 audio cassettes, in box - 49,- EUR In 1971-72 ethnomusicologist Robert S. Gottlieb recorded solo performances of leading representatives of the six major traditions (gharanas) of tabla playing. The audio cassettes contain the complete performances of Inam Ali (Delhi), Keramatullah Khan (Farukhabad), Wajid Hussain (Lucknow), Kishan Maharaj (Benares), Habibuddin Khan (Ajrara) and Alla Rakha (Punjab). Volume 1 of the book (144 p.) is an introduction to history, concepts and styles of tabla playing, the notation system and the structure of the recorded performances. Volume 2 (223 p.) comprises the complete transcriptions of all performances. "This work is of inestimable value to students of tabla." (Zakir Hussain)
	N E W ! Hardgrava, Robert L.: Musical Instruments of North India 24,- EURO.
	Junius, Manfred: The Sitar - The Instrument And Its Technique 23,- EURO, 117 p., 28 excellent photos Great introduction with history, technique, graded exercises, meend, ornamentation, jhala, sargams in 7 ragas, maintenance, jovari, glossary.
	Khan, Ali Akbar / Ruckert, George: The Classical Music of India - The First Year's Study 35,- Euro, 367 p., hard cover, 19 b/w plates Well-structured, easily accessible text on all practically relevant issues, glossary, 180 pages of useful exercises and inspiring vocal and instrumental compositions in ragas bhairava, bhairavi, asavari, todi, alahiya-bilaval, yaman, khamaj, kafi, puriya-daneshri and marwa in sargam notation.
	Kinnear, Michael: The Gramophone Company's First Indian Recordings 1899 - 1908 19,- EURO, 285 p. More than 200 p. discography.
	Learn to Play on ... Tabla 2 9,- Euro, each vol. 50 - 60 p. paperback "Learn to Play on..." books give vague introductions to technique and simple compositions - they are no substitute for a teacher!
	Leifer, Lyon: How to Play Bansuri A Manual for Self-Instruction with CD - 45,- EURO A comprehensive beginning course in the technique of the Bansuri in the tradition of Pannalal Ghosh, based on the teaching of Devendra Murdheshwar. Profusely illustrated with many charts, exercises, and photographs. From holding the instruments through various exercises to basic compositions and patterns of improvisation. The accompanying CD illustrates exercises and compositions.
	Menon, R.R.: Penguin Dictionary of Indian Classical Music. 15,- EURO.
	Miner, Allyn: Sitar and Sarod in the 18th and 19th Centuries 15,- EURO, 265 p., paperback, 89 b/w ill., 72 compositions in sargam. Written, oral and pictorial material to trace the early history of the instruments, their innovators and their music.
	Music in India: The Classical Tradition 19,- EURO.
	Nayar: Bhatkhande's Contribution to Music 19,- EURO, 362 p. Evaluation of times and work of one of the most influential figures in early 20th century Indian music.
	Rakha, Alla / Feldman, Jef: Learning Tabla with Alla Rakha 30,- EURO, 92 p. with audio cassette A step by step introduction to a single tabla solo in the Punjab style. In depth analysis of the logic behind the theme and variation forms. Included with the book is a tape cassette of Ustad Alla Rakha teaching, reciting and playing the compositions. Wonderful source for any tabla student!
	Raja, Deepak: Hindustani Music - A Tradition in Transition 432 S., Foreword by Shivkumar Sharma, Introduction by Lyle Wachovsky (India Archive Music), Hardcover, 35,- EUR Deepak Raja, Sitarist in der Tradition von Vilayat Khan, legt mit diesem Buch eine umfassende brillante Analyse der klassischen nordindischen Musiktradition am Anfang des 21. Jahrhunderts vor. "Hindustani Music - A Tradition in Transition" basiert auf Deepak Rajas Artikeln für das Fachmagazin "Sruti", auf Arbeiten für indische musikwissenschaftliche Institutionen und auf seinen fachkundigen CD-Booklets für das Label India Archive Music. Mit Lust an intellektueller Schärfe und Zuspitzung zeichnet Deepak Raja im Kapitel "Culture, Technology and Economics" zunächst ein Bild des sozio-ökonomischen Kontextes indischer Musik vor dem Hintergrund einer zunehmend allgegenwärtigen globalisierten Marktwirtschaft. In "Form, Idiom and Format" und "The World of Ragas" diskutiert er Formfragen der Aufführungspraxis und des kreativen Umgangs mit dem Phänomen Raga. "The Major Genres" liefert eine überzeugende Analyse von Dhrupad-, Khyal-, Thumri- und Tappa-Stil, deren Unterschiede und Gemeinsamkeiten wohl kaum je so klar nebeneinander gestellt worden sind. Das abschließende Kapitel "The Major Instruments" schließlich ist eine bahnbrechende Untersuchung zum jeweiligen besonderen Idiom von Rudra-Vina, Sitar, Surbahar, Sarod, Santur, Shahnai, Sarangi und indischer Slide-Gitarre. Abgerundet wird diese wegweisende Untersuchung mit Glossar, Bibliography und Index. Fazit: Faszinierende, erhellende und mitunter auch kontroverse Lektüre für alle, die das kleine Einmaleins der klassischen nordindischen Musik sicher beherrschen und sich um ein vertieftes Verständnis bemühen.
	Roy, Ahok: Music Makers - Living Legends of Indian Music Großformat 23 x 24 cm, 335 S., durchgehend farbig, 39,- EUR "Music Makers - Living Legends of Indian Music" ist ein prachtvoller, faszinierender Bildband mit Einblicken in Leben und Denken von 21 schon zu Lebzeiten (2004) legendären KünstlerInnen sowohl der nord- als auch der südindischen Musiktradition. Jede Persönlichkeit wird mit einer biographischen Skizze und aktuellen Fotos vorgestellt. Dieser Einführung folgen historische Fotos und ein Interview. Unter dem Motto "Straight from the heart" geben die KünstlerInnen darin sehr persönlich und aufschlussreich Auskunft über ihre Erfahrungen, Ansichten, Ideen und Probleme. Portraitiert werden Amjad Ali Khan (Sarod), Bhimsen Joshi (Khyal-Gesang), Bismillah Khan (Shahnai), Gangubai Hangal (Khyal-Gesang), Hariprasad Chaurasia (Bansuri), Pandit Jasraj (Khyal-Gesang), Kishan Maharaj (Tabla), Kishori Amonkar (Khyal-Gesang), Lalgudi Jayaraman (südind. Geige), M. Balamuralikrishna (südind. Gesang), M. S. Subbulakshmi (südind. Gesang), N. Rajam (Geige), N. Ramani (südind. Bambusflöte), Ram Narayan (Sarangi), Ravi Shankar (Sitar), Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer (südind. Gesang), Sivkumar Sharma (Santur), T. H. Vinayakram (Ghatam), Umayalpuram K. Sivaraman (Mridangam), Zakir Hussain (Tabla), Zia Fariduddin Dagar (Dhrupad-Gesang). Autor, Fotograf und Designer dieses beeindruckenden Bildbandes ist Ashok Roy, der mit Preisen überhäufte Kreativdirektor einer renommierten indischen Werbeagentur.
	Roy, Ajoy Sinha: Musings on Music 7,- EURO, 78 p., paperback. 14 essais by a veteran maestro.
	Ruckert, Georg: Music in North India - Experiencing Music, Expressing Culture paperback, 100 S., 16 b/w ill., incl. CD, 19,90 EUR North India is home to a wealth of musical traditions composed of many different styles, genres, and practices. Music in North India provides a representative overview of this music, discussing rhythm and drumming traditions, song composition and performance styles, and melodic and rhythmic instruments. Drawing on his experience as a sarod player, vocalist, and music teacher, author George Ruckert incorporates numerous musical exercises to demonstrate important concepts. The book ranges from the chants of the ancient Vedas to modern devotional singing and from the serious and meditative rendering of raga to the concert-hall excitement of the modern sitar, sarod, and tabla. It is framed around three major topics: the devotional component of North Indian music, the idea of fixity and spontaneity in the various styles of Indian music, and the importance of the verbal syllable to the expression of the musical aesthetic in North India. Featuring vivid eyewitness accounts of performances and descriptions of interviews with performers, Music in North India examines the form, structure, and expression of North Indian music while also illuminating its profound religious and cultural significance. A 70-minute CD containing examples of the music discussed in the text is packaged with the book.
	Shankar, Anoushka: Bappi - The Love Of My Life. 19,- EURO Anoushka Shanka, Tochter des Legendären Ravi Shankar veröffentlichte ein sehr eigenes Buch über ihren Vater, mit vielen seltenen und privaten Fotos aus dem Familienalbum und mit Passagen aus persönlichen Briefen. Hoch interessant als Blick hinter die Kulissen des indischen Musikbetriebs und er Beziehung zwischen Schüler und Lehrer - und natürlich ein Muß für alle Fans von Ravi Skankar!
	Shankar, Ravi: My Music, My Life. 21,90 EURO This classic book has been updated with a Forward by Philip Glass, an Introduction by Yehudi Menuhin, many new photos, and a new chapter entitled "My Perspective Today".
	Wade, B.: Music in India - The Classical Traditions 25,- EURO, 252 p. hard cover, 26 b/w ill. An introduction to the principles, ideas and systems of Hindustani and Carnatic for the uninitiated Western listener and performer. The listener and the effect of music, performance situations, classification of melody types, ideas about notation systems, melody-producing instruments, Hindustani and Western concepts of rhythm and meter.
	Wegner, Gert-Matthias: Vintage Tabla Repertory - Drum Compositions of North Indian Music large format, 544 p., with 2 audio CDs - 69,- Euro out of stock/out of print at the moment Gert-Matthias Wegner is professor of ethnomusicology in Berlin and has been studying tabla with Nikhil Ghosh for more than 20 years. This monumental work is his attempt to preserve the best orally transmitted compositions of his teacher and to make them available to coming generations. Nikhil Ghosh learnt from Jnan Prakash Ghosh, Amir Hussain Khan and Ahmedjan Thirakwa - three of the most eminent tabla maestros of the mid 20th century. His repertory thus comprises different styles (gharanas) and is unique in content as well as in quality. Wegner starts with an introduction to life and work of Nikhil Ghosh, the various forms of tabla material and his system of notation. The main part of the book (full 460 p.!) consists of notated tabla compositions. Most compositions are performed on the CDs in a speed which is easy to follow. An incredibly valuable source for any advanced tabla player!