Raga Harmony : Harmonic structures and Tonalities in Indian Classical Music [BOOK]

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About the Book

Raga Harmony unveils a groundbreaking musical vision from the legendary violinist Dr. L. Subramaniam, often celebrated as “arguably the greatest violinist in the history of Indian music.” A fearless innovator and cross-genre pioneer, Dr. Subramaniam developed an extraordinary system that bridges the melodic depth of Indian ragas with the harmonic architecture of Western classical music. The result is a revolutionary thirty-six-scale concept that makes it possible for Indian raga-based compositions to be performed by world-class orchestras, creating lush, intricate and intellectually rich harmonic textures.

Key Features

  • Introduces Dr. L. Subramaniam’s visionary thirty-six-scale system for harmonizing Indian ragas.
  • Bridges Indian melodic traditions with Western classical harmonic frameworks.
  • Enables orchestral performance of raga-based compositions on global symphonic stages.
  • Offers insights from one of the world’s most influential and inventive violinists.
  • Presents a unique blend of music theory, innovation, and cross-cultural artistry.

About the Author

Global violin icon Dr. L. Subramaniam is a towering figure in South Indian classical music, celebrated for over sixty-five years as a performer, composer, and innovator. Honoured with the title “Violin Chakravarti” at twenty-five, he has collaborated with legendary artists including George Harrison, Stevie Wonder, and Yehudi Menuhin. He is the only musician to have performed and recorded extensively in Carnatic and Western classical traditions, as well as jazz, world music, and jugalbandhis. A pioneer of the global fusion movement, he has contributed to major films, ballets, and theatrical productions, and has earned prestigious awards such as the Padma Bhushan and multiple honorary doctorates.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Westland Non-Fiction (8 April 2024); Westland Books, Nasadiya Technologies Pvt Ltd
  • Language: English
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 168
  • ISBN-10: 9360451096
  • ISBN-13: 978-9360451097
  • Reading Age: 18 years and up
  • Item Weight: 146 g
  • Dimensions: 12.9 × 0.86 × 19.71 cm
  • Country of Origin: India
  • Net Quantity: 1 Count
  • Packer: Westland Books, Nasadiya Technologies Pvt Ltd
  • Generic Name: Book
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