Indian Melodies: for Alto Saxophone

(Schott). This unusual publication allows western musicians a practical experience in playing authentic music from India. Includes extensive articles about the style, and explanations and studies of the scales used in building Indian melodies, and representative pieces. Indian: * Carnatic Music * First Exercises (Sarali Varisai, Janta Varisai, Alankara) * First Songs (Sri Gananatha, Padmanabha, Vara Vina, Mandare) * Rhythmic Song (Svarajati) * Study (Mohana Varnam, Abhogi Varnam) * Pieces (Gaja Mukhanai, Kalaivani, Sara Sara, Suddha Maye, Devadeva, Nagumomu) * Dance Piece (Tillana, Tiruppugal) * . * Appendices: * Comparison of modes and ragas * Tala hand gestures (South Indian Adi Tala, North Indian Teen Tal) * Glossary * CD Track list