The classical traditions of North and South India are explored extensively, focussing on instrumental and vocal styles, repertoires and improvisation with special reference to the concepts of raga and tala. Arab, Persian, Indian, Javanese, Chinese and Japanese. The theoretical systems of each culture are studied and area applied analytically to pieces within the repertoire of each culture. Advanced Indian Modal Improvisation A course designed to offer advanced instruction in Indian musical performance to western musicians on western instruments. Alap and gat forms are studied in the context of several complex ragas and talas.
Special attention is given to the rendering of Indian melodic ornamentation on western instruments.
Advanced Indian Modal Improvisation A course designed to offer advanced instruction in Indian musical performance to western musicians on western instruments. Alap and gat forms are studied in the context of several complex ragas and talas. Special attention is given to the rendering of Indian melodic ornamentation on western instruments. A survey of the music cultures of Native America, Africa, the Middle East, India, Indonesia, China and Japan. Areas of emphasis include performance practice and repertoire, theoretical systems, and music in its cultural context.