21M.291 | Spring 2007 | Undergraduate

Music of India

Course Description

This course focuses on Hindustani classical music of North India, and also involves learning about the ancient foundations of the rich classical traditions of music and dance of all Indian art and culture. Students explore the practice the ragas and talas through learning songs, dance, and drumming compositions, and …
This course focuses on Hindustani classical music of North India, and also involves learning about the ancient foundations of the rich classical traditions of music and dance of all Indian art and culture. Students explore the practice the ragas and talas through learning songs, dance, and drumming compositions, and develop insights through listening, readings, and concert attendance.
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Closeup photo of performance on the tabla, a pair of small single-headed hand drums.
The tabla, a pair of single-headed drums, is used in many styles of Indian music. (Photo courtesy of Jean-Pierre Dalbéra.)