Elements of Indian Music
The Melakarta System
Piano Method - Sheet Music

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The Melakarta System. Composed by Radhika Iyer. Squareback saddle stitch, Theory and Reference - Other, Technique, Theory and Reference, World Music, Theory and Reference. Style. Book and online audio. 100 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #30603M. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.30603M).

ISBN 9781513460857. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

Elements of Indian Music introduces the Indian melodic system in an accessible manner within the realm of Western music theory. It demonstrates a new archetype in music composition for composers of any genre, as well as composition teachers and anyone interested in ethnomusicology.

This book contains a set of 12 etudes for piano and transcriptions for classical guitar. Each etude is about one minute in length and utilizes notes from a particular Indian scale. An intermediate to advanced skill level is required to perform each etude. Practicing and performing these studies is an excellent way to expand one’s musical perspective beyond traditional diatonic scales.

Indian music has intrigued the West for a long time, but hasn’t always been accessible because of the absence of a systematic approach to theory and repertoire. Just as the Western harmonic system is well developed, the Indian melodic system is very advanced and equally established. The intermingling of these two worlds can inspire new, exceptional sonic landscapes.

Useful literature on the evolution of the Indian melodic system is also included, with notes on how it can be used as a modus operandi by Western musicians who wish to apply Indian scales in Western compositions and improvisations.

Includes access to online audio

  • Section A
  • Preface By George Brooks 4
  • Acknowledgements .. 5
  • Introduction 6
  • The Melodic Structure Of Indian Music
  • Melakarta And Thaat 7
  • Raaga 7
  • The Quintessence Of Indian Music 8
  • Congruence Between Musical Cultures 9
  • Indian Theory Vs. Western Theory A A Unified Approach
  • Key Signatures And Time Signatures ..10
  • Staff Position, Scale Degrees, Intervals And Scale-Chord Compatibility 11
  • Standard & Adjusted Scale Degrees For Melakarta Scales 14
  • Approach To Chords 15
  • The Circle Of Intervals 16
  • The 72 Melakarta Scales (Standard Scale Degrees) 18
  • The 72 Melakarta Scales (Adjusted Scale Degrees) 19
  • Relative Modes Of Melakarta Scales 20
  • The Method Behind The Melakarta System 22
  • Section B
  • The 72 Melakarta Scales (Staff Notation- Key Of C)
  • Chakra 1 24
  • Chakra 2 25
  • Chakra 3 26
  • Chakra 4 27
  • Chakra 5 28
  • Chakra 6 29
  • Chakra 7 30
  • Chakra 8 31
  • Chakra 9 32
  • Chakra 10 33
  • Chakra 11 34
  • Chakra 12 35
  • Melakarta Scale Workouts. 36
  • Piano Etudes Using Melakarta Scales
  • Etude In Melakarta #01 A Kana-Kangi ..42
  • Etude In Melakarta #10 A Nataka-Priya 45
  • Etude In Melakarta #16 A Chakra-Vakam 48
  • Etude In Melakarta #19 A Jhankara-Dhwani 50
  • Etude In Melakarta #27 A Sara-Sangi 52
  • Etude In Melakarta #36 A Chala-Nata54
  • Etude In Melakarta #37 A Salagam 57
  • Etude In Melakarta #45 A Shuba-Panthu-Varali 60
  • Etude In Melakarta #51 A Kama-Vardhini 63
  • Etude In Melakarta #59 A Dharma-Vathi 66
  • Etude In Melakarta #65 A Mecha-Kalyani 68
  • Etude In Melakarta #72 A Rasika-Priya .70
  • Classical Guitar Etudes Using Melakarta Scales
  • Etude In Melakarta #01 A Kana-Kangi ..74
  • Etude In Melakarta #10 A Nataka-Priya 77
  • Etude In Melakarta #16 A Chakra-Vakam 80
  • Etude In Melakarta #19 A Jhankara-Dhwani 82
  • Etude In Melakarta #27 A Sara-Sangi 84
  • Etude In Melakarta #36 A Chala-Nata86
  • Etude In Melakarta #37 A Salagam 88
  • Etude In Melakarta #45 A Shuba-Panthu-Varali 90
  • Etude In Melakarta #51 A Kama-Vardhini 92
  • Etude In Melakarta #59 A Dharma-Vathi 94
  • Etude In Melakarta #65 A Mecha-Kalyani 96
  • Etude In Melakarta #72 A Rasika-Priya .98
  • About The Author100