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Best books to learn Indian classical music, in order
Indian classical music is unusually hard to read your way into, because the two systems — Hindustani in the north and Carnatic in the south — share a vocabulary and use it differently, and almost every English book assumes you can already hear the difference.
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Indian Classical Music: The Best Books to Read, in Order
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Frequently asked questions
- How should I approach learning indian classical music?
- Indian classical music is unusually hard to read your way into, because the two systems — Hindustani in the north and Carnatic in the south — share a vocabulary and use it differently, and almost every English book assumes you can already hear the difference.
- What's a good book to start indian classical music with?
- A strong starting point is Music in India by Bonnie C. Wade. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
- What should I read after indian classical music?
- Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like Irish traditional music, Indian art and sculpture.