| "The Music of the Baba Allaudin Gharana as taught by Ali Akbar Khan at the Ali Akbar College of Music" Ali Akbar Khan, Editor. Text by George Ruckert. This 366 page book has 150 pages of notated music. There are 80 compositions, both vocal and instrumental, in the 10 ragas associated with the 10 thats. There is a full explanation of the "sargam" notation system and a list of exercises for the beginning student. There is discussion of the history and theory of the music, as well as short bios of Allaudin Khan and Ali Akbar Khan. This book is profusely illustrated with photos, charts and tables. The notation and text are by George Ruckert, a senior disciple of Ali Akbar Khan, longtime teacher at the College and now a Professor of Music at M.I.T. Complete list of exercises. Full explanation of the notation system. Discussion of the history and theory of the music. Illustrated with photos, charts and tables. Compiled and written by George Ruckert, a senior disciple of Ali Akbar Khan who is now a professor at M.I.T. |