Description
AAROHINI: The Ascent of Indian Classical Music is a comprehensive bilingual foundation textbook designed to give learners a strong and well-rounded entry into Indian classical music. Prepared as a Level-1 student text, the book brings together theory, practical guidance, listening culture, pitch discipline, and structured riyaz in a single volume. It covers a wide range of essential topics including nāad, swara, shruti, raag, laya, gharana, ragamala, notation systems, taals, selected raags, instrument studies, biographies, articles, diagrams, and curated photographs. Distinct in both scope and presentation, the book offers nearly the entire content in both Hindi and English, helping students build conceptual clarity while staying rooted in Indian musical thought and vocabulary. With its integration of foundational study, practical work, visual support, chapter-wise questions and answers, and glossary-based reinforcement, AAROHINI serves as both a learning companion and a structured pedagogic resource for the early stages of serious music education.
Key Highlights:
Possibly first-of-its-kind bilingual textbook offering nearly the full learning content in both Hindi and English in one place.
Designed as a Foundation Level-1 student textbook with a clear emphasis on attentive listening, pitch discipline, and structured daily riyaz.
Combines theory and practical training in one volume, covering nāad, swara, shruti, raag, laya, gharana, ragamala, notation, taals, and selected raags.
Includes core practical work, glossary, chapter-wise questions and answers, diagrams, and photographs of instruments and musicians.
Extends beyond basics to include instrument introductions, biographies, special articles, and curated reference material.
Foreword / Preface By: Dr. Radhika Veenasadhika
Table of Contents Snapshot: Breathing & Vocal Anatomy; Origin of Music; Vedic Music and the Development of Sāmagāna; Nāad; Sangeet; Shruti; Swaras of Indian Music; Comparative View of Indian and Western Notes; Saptak; Thaat; Raag; Pūrvaṅga and Uttarāṅga; Vadi–Samvadi and Jati; Raag Time-Cycle; Alankars; Prabandha and Dhrupad; Khayal; Gharanas; Semi-classical Forms; Folk Music; Raagmala Paintings; Practical Work; Indian and Western Instruments; Biographies; Article by Pt. Ravi Shankar; Artificial Intelligence and the Tradition of Indian Classical Music; Dr. Radhika Veenasadhika and the Preservation and Innovation of the Vichitra Veena Tradition; Practice Questions; Diagrams; Photographs of Musicians; Photographs of Musical Instruments
Availability: Licensed PDF (Digital), Paperback (Perfect-bound), Hardcover
Buy / Enquiry: Licensed PDF (Digital): ₹2,699; Paperback (Perfect-bound): ₹4,999; Hardcover: ₹6,999; Outside India Licensed PDF (Digital): $35; Paperback: $55; Hardcover: $85
Contact: veenavenuartfoundation@gmail.
Additional Note: First published in 2016. This is the 5th Edition: 2025. Aarohini Series. Graphics and typesetting by Ms. Aarohi Budhkar. Printed in India. The book is licensed for individual study use, with separate institutional licensing required for classroom or library use.
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