Schott Indian Melodies for Alto Saxophone (Book/Audio)

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.

Includes

- 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)
- Comparison of modes and ragas
- Tala hand gestures (South Indian Adi Tala, North Indian Teen Tal)
- Glossary
- CD Track list