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Sanskar Prakashan - Book List

BOOKS IN HINDI

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1) Shruti Vilas : (Author - Pt. Shankar Vishnu Kashikar) This book consists of the compilation of the 372 Ragas. Each Raga is explained with its specialities, Jati, Vadi, Samvadi, Gaan Samay, Aaroha, Avroha, Pakad, Chalan, Swaravistar and also one Bandish with its notation. The book has the commentary by world acclaimed Indian Classical Vocalist Pt.Bhimsen Joshi in his own handwriting. The 372 Indian Classical Ragas are indexed with classification based on Jati, Vadi, Samvadi and Gaan Samay for an easy reference guide to the Readers. (3rd Edition - Hard Bound : Price Rs. 350/-) 2) Prachalit Raga : (Compilation by - Prasad Kulkarni) This Book contains the study material for all 43 Ragas included in the curriculum of Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal upto Visharad level. Each Raga is introduced with its basics, its specialty, and a Bandish with notations. Based on that Raag Hindi/Marathi film songs and Classical compositions (bandish) are given. Book also includes the 10 Thaats with their scale, different Taals with a song on that Taal, permutations of major scales for practice (Shuddha Swar Alankars), a table based on notes relating to Indian and Western Classical style of notes, introduction to Gharanas, Table of classification of Ragas. Plus, information about the film music directors and master vocalists and instrumentalists etc. is also provided. This book also includes comprehensive information about Harmonium, its history, playing styles etc. Vande Mataram, Jana Gana Mana and some other popular Bhajans notations is also given. (3rd Edition - Price : Rs. 100/-) 3) Naad Chintan : (Author: Pt. V.R. Athavle) (Hindi Translation : Dr. Sudha Patwardhan) This book consists of discussion on some of the important topics in Hindustani Classical Music and Pt.V.R. Athavle-jis approach and thought process on the probable answers to those questions. All the topics in the book are a subject of specialisation / Doctorate in Music. (Price : Rs. 100/-) 4-6) Prathama-Visharad (Total of 3 volumes i.e. Praveshika, Madhyama, Visharad) These books contains the study material included according to the new curriculum of Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal upto Visharad level, which includes Bada Khayal, Bandishes in different Ragas and Talas, Tarana, Dhrupad, Dhamar, Dadra, Chatarang, Trivat etc. The book also included notations of Upshastriya part of the new syllabus i.e. Naatyageet, Lokgeet, Thumri, Gazal, Bhajan etc. This book is very helpful to the students of music. A CD with each book for practical study of ragas / bandishes is on the way for release. (Price : Rs. 100/- each)

7) Violin - Tantra Aur Mantra : (Author : Dr.Sucheta Bidkar) This book includes all the detailed study regarding the VIOLIN instrument-- its history, different parts with pictures, the importance of wood in Violin, its Technique & Style, 6 renowned Violinists biography & their contribution towards Hindustani classical music And 126 gat-rachnas composed by Pt.Gajananrao Joshi. The book is released by honourable Pta.Dr.N.Rajam on 28.5.2011. (Price : Rs. 250/-) BOOKS IN HINDI - BANDISH-NOTATIONS (WITH CD) 8) Swarkiran : (Composer - Kiran Phatak) This book consists of 165 Bandishes with notations based on 78 Ragas. The book Swarakiran includes the presentation of musical forms such as Bada Khayal, Chhota Khayal, Taranas, Dhrupad, Dhamar, Chatarang, Trivat, Dadra, Thumri etc. (Price [with CD] : Rs. 200/-) 9) Naad Vaibhav : (Composer Pt.V.R. Athavle) This book consists of 128 Bandishes with notations based on 86 Ragas. This includes the introduction to Ragas created by Pt.V.R. Athavle along with the Bandish in those Ragas. This also includes the introduction to Pt.V.R. Athavale and his work and the commentaries by some of his disciples. (Price [with CD] : Rs. 300/-) 10) Malaniya Goond Lavori : (Compilation by Dr.Vikas Kashalkar) This book includes the compilation of the Bandishes composed by late Pt.Antubuva Joshi and late Pt.Gajananrao Joshi. 61 Bandishes on 40 Ragas are included in the book and the CD includes all these Bandishes sung by wellknown disciples of Pt.Gajananbuva Joshi and some of the prominent names in the field of Hindustani Classical Music. (Price [with CD] : Rs. 250/-) 11) Yashsangeetamrut : (Composer : Pt.Yashwant Mahale) This book consists of Pt.Mahale-jis Bandishes with notations. 108 bandishes on 69 Ragas are given with notation in the book and all bandishes are sung in the CD accompanying the book. (Price [with CD] : Rs. 250/-) 12) Omkar Aadinaad : (Composer : Pt.Vikas Kashalkar) This book consists of Pt.Vikas Kashalkar-jis 61 Bandishes with notations on 49 Ragas. A detailed commentary & view of Shri.Vikas Kashalkar on the topic of Bandish is also included in the book. The bandishes are sung in the CD accompanying with the book. (Price [with CD] : Rs. 300/-)

BOOKS IN MARATHI 13) Bharatiya Sangeetache Samanya Dnyan va Swaradyanasathi Shuddha Swar Alankar : Arthat Swararachanashastra : (Author Kiran Phatak) This book includes the general & basic concepts of Hindustani Classical Music and the scientific study of the notations and its permutations for practicing. This book includes 100 such Alankar (permutations) along with various rhythmic cycles (Taals) for self-practicing. (3rd Edition - Price : Rs. 50/-) 14) Khayal Ek Vichar : (Author Kiran Phatak) This book contains commentary on various aspects of Khayal, its structure, presentation, specialties and its relation with Raga. (2nd Edition - Price : Rs. 60/-)

15) Raga : (Author Kiran Phatak) This book contains a thorough analysis of approach towards a Raga in 'Hindustani Raga-Sangeet' and a detailed commentary on its nuances. The specialty of this book is the various facets that the concept of Raag has. The book provides easy tips and basic topics related to Bhartiya Shastriya Raga Sangeet. (2nd Edition - Price : Rs. 100/-) 16) Raagachya Parighakadun Kendrabindukade : (Author Kiran Phatak) Study of a Raga is not just its basic features but its much beyond Aaroh-Avaroh and its Pakad. This is debated in this book which reveals how to move inside and study a Raga. The book also includes topics which are too important while singing regarding the Hindustani Classical music style. (2nd Edition - Price : Rs. 85/-) 17) Bandish : (Author Kiran Phatak) This book contains commentary on various aspects of Bandish. This book contains beautiful commentary by Pt. Jasraj in his own handwriting. (Price : Rs. 150/-)

18) Sangeet Nibandhavali : (Author Kiran Phatak) This book contains the 43 essays based on various topics included in the curriculum of Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal upto Alankar level exams. (2nd Edition - Price : Rs. 100/-)

19) Sangeet Shabdakosh : (Compilation by Kiran Phatak & Prasad Kulkarni) This small booklet is a Pocket dictionary of all the terms used in all three aspects of music viz. vocal, instrumental and dance. (Price : Rs. 20/-)

20) Hindustani Shastriya Sangeetateel Pratibhavanta : (Compilation by Kiran Phatak) This book consists of the information about the masters in Hindustani Classical Music in the branches of vocal and instrumental. The information has the rare photos, important dates, their education, Guru, Gharana, their specialty in the presentation of their respective music and their contribution in the field of music. (Price : Rs. 80/-) 21) Samartha Ramdasanche Sangeet Chintan : (Author Surmani Kamalakar Paralikar) Prominent Saint Samartha Ramdas had mastery on the aspects of Hindustani Classical Music and we find references of his analysis in the poems, Bandishes and scriptures written by him. This book throws light on this aspect of the literature created by Saint Ramdas. (Price : Rs. 150/-) 22) 22 Shruti : (Author Dr. Vidyadhar Oke) A research work done by the writer on 22 Shrutis of Indian Classical music and their exact frequencies in the Octave. Plus, various topics related to it are presented with a scientific explanation with references, tables & figures. The book is also published in English language. (Hard Bound - Price : Rs. 150/-) 23-24) TaalGandh : (Theory) : Parts 1 & 2 : (Author Sandeep Jagdale) This book gives the comprehensive information related to theory aspects of Tabla from levels Praveshika to Madhyama Poorna (Part 1) and Visharad Pratham and Poorna (Part 2) based on curriculum set by Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal. (Part 1 Price : Rs. 80/-) (Part 2 Price : Rs. 125/-) 25-26) TaalSparsh : (Practical) Parts 1 & 2 : (Author Sandeep Jagdale) The book gives the comprehensive information related to practical aspect of Tabla from levels Praveshika to Madhyama Poorna (Part 1) and Visharad Pratham and Poorna (Part 2) based on curriculum set by Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal. (Part 1 Price : Rs. 100/-) (Part 2 Price : Rs. 125/-)

27) Sangeetateel Sanshodhan Paddhati : (Author Dr. Anaya Thatte) This book contains the description and approach towards Research Methodology in Music. (Price : Rs. 100/-)

28) Sangeetshastra Vidnyan : (Author Dr. Smt. Sucheta Bidkar) This book is very helpful in higher university level theory examinations like Alankar, M.A. and others. This provides detailed various aspects of music related topics in those exams. (Price : Rs. 300/-)

29) Lekha Jokha : (Author Shashank Vechlekar) This book consists of the biographies of following 9 prominent Artists in the field of acting, music, poetry and yoga. (Dashrath Pujari, Machhindra Kambli, Chhota Gandharva, Shahir Sable, Pt.Manohar Chimote, Hathayogi Nikam Guruji, Smt. Asha Khadilkar, Yogacharya Nimbalkar Guruji and Bhimrao Panchale) (Price : Rs. 130/-)

BOOKS IN ENGLISH

30-31) Swarawali Part 1 & Part 2(with CD) : (Writer Smt.Anagha Hindlekar) A.B.G.M.Mandals Praveshika-Pratham & Praveshika-Poorna Syllabus Ragas practiced in the CDs and material printed in the book. ( Part 1 [with CD] Price : Rs.150/-) ( Part 2 [with CD] Price : Rs.200/-)

32) 22 Shrutis & Melodium : (Writer Dr.Vidyadhar Oke) A research work done by the writer on 22 Shrutis of Indian Classical music and their exact frequencies in the Octave. Plus, various topics related to it are presented with a scientific explanation with references, tables & figures. The book is also published in Marathi language. (Price : Rs.125/-)

Upcoming Publications **) KalaShastra Visharadam (Prarambhik Visharad theory) (Writer Smt.Shilpa Bahulekar) This Book contains the study material for the theory part based on the syllabus of Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal from Prarambhik upto Visharad level exams. Expected Release Date : June July 2011 (Price is yet to be decided) Other Publications 1) Pauranik Bodhkatha : Part 1-2 : (Marathi) (Author HariBhaktaParayan Shri.Ramdasbuva Pote) This Book contains some of both the known and unknown stories of Puranas (Part 1 Price : Rs. 75/-) (Part 2 Price : Rs. 75/-)

2) Amrutaachaa Anubhav : (Marathi) : (Author Hemant Rajaram) This book includes the commentary on the book Amrutaanubhav of Saint Shri Dhyaneshwar Maharaj in the poetry format. (Price : Rs. 175/-)

The translations of all the books in other languages is one of our future projects. These books are available in most of the leading Book Shops in imp. cities in India. For any queries please feel free to contact us or write us at sanskarprakashanmusic @ yahoo.com