The Music and Musical Instruments of Southern India and the Deccan c12.71

c12.71

TAGORE, Râjah Sir S. M. “The Six Original Râgas.” “The Musical Scales of the Hindus.” “Some specimens of Indian Songs.” “Short Notices of Indian Musical Instruments.” The above four all printed by I. C. Bose & Co., Calcutta, for private circulation. “The Eight Principal Râsas of the Hindus.” Calcutta, 1879. “The Dramatic Sentiments of the Aryas.” Calcutta; 1881. These two works contain much valuable information as to the sentiments conveyed by the various gestures (râsas, bhavas) made either upon the stage or by dancers. “Hindu Music from Various Sources.” Calcutta. A reprint of different writings upon Hindu Music. A most useful collection. Contains a reprint of Sir W. Jones’ essay and Willard’s treatise. But there are some misprints that are liable to mislead. “The Twenty-two Musical S’rutis of the Hindus.” Calcutta, 1886. “Ekatana, or the Indian Concert.” Calcutta. N.D.