APPENDIX I
BIBLIOGRAPHY OF INDIAN MUSIC
(Works in English only)
1. Universal History of Music, by Rajah S. M. Tagore, Mus. Doc, Calcutta.
An interesting compendium of musical knowledge with a valuable chapter on the Music of India. (Out of print.)
2. Hindu Music, compiled by Rajah S. M. Tagore. By various authors. Calcutta, 1875. Bābu Punchanan Mukerji, pp. viii. 308.
A collection of essays by well-known Oriental scholars on different aspects of Indian music. (Out of Print.)
3. The Six Principal Rāgas, by Rajah S. M. Tagore, Calcutta, 1877. Calcutta Central Press Co., Ltd., pp. 46 xii.
Gives a general introduction to Indian musical theory, with detailed descriptions of the six rāgas. With six fine plates representing the rāga pictures. (Out of print.)
4. The Music and Musical Instruments of Southern India and the Deccan, by Captain C. R. Day, London, 1891, pp. xvi. 173. 17 coloured plates.
A good general introduction to southern music, with detailed descriptions of musical instruments and some fine coloured plates. Very valuable book. (Out of print.)
5. Oriental Music in Staff Notation, by A. H. Chinnaswamy Mudaliar, Madras, 1892, pp. 36, 106. Obtainable for Rs. 9 a copy from Miss Miriam Raju, San Thomé, Madras.
It deals entirely with Carnatic music. The introduction is elementary, giving information concerning the principles of South Indian music. The longer part of the book is taken up with examples from the great masters of the south written in staff notation, and also a few folk songs.
6. Indian Music, by Bhavānrāo A. Pingle, of Kathiawād, Byculla, 1898, pp. xviii. 341. Second edition.
A good accoant of the music of North India with a few examples. 'A mine of information on many details of performance.'
7. A Short Account of the Hindu System of Music, by A. C. Wilson (Lady), Lahore, 1904, pp. 48. Gulab Singh & Sons, Lahore.
An elementary account of Hindusthani music. Has a good glossary.
8. Indian Music, by Ananda Coomaraswamy, 1917, G. Schirmer, New York and London. Reprinted from the Musical Quarterly, April 1917, pp. 9.
9. Indian Music, by Shahinda (Begum Fyzee-Rahamin) with preface by F. Gilbert Webb, 1914, William Marchant & Co., London, pp. 96.
A general account of Hindusthani music, with descriptions of a number of Hindusthani rāgas and with a number of raga pictures.
10. Notes on the Principles of Hindu Music, by E. Stradiot. With a collection of nine Hindu melodies. From the Madras Journal of Literature and Science for 1887–88, pp. 28.
A very slight account of southern music.
11. Indian Music, by A. K. Coomaraswamy, an essay in the Dance of Siva, by the same author, pp. 72–81, 5 plates.
An interesting description.
12. Art Manufacture in India, by T. N. Mukharji, F.L.S., Indian Museum, Calcutta. Specially compiled for Glasgow International Exhibition, 1888, Calcutta, 18S8. Superintendent of Government Printing, pp. 451. Musical Instruments of India, pp. 76–96.
13. First Steps in Hindu Music, by H. P. Krishna Rao, Mysore, 1906. Weekes & Co., London, pp. 52.
A very elementary work with a small collection of South Indian melodies in staff notation.
14. Essays on National Idealism, by A. K. Coomaraswaray, Colombo, 1909.
About twenty pages on Indian Music.
15. Some Thoughts on Hindi Music, by G. S. Khare, Poona, 1912. Arya Bhushan Press, Poona, pp. 16.
A paper read before the Literary and Philosophical Club, Poona.
A slight discussion on the śrutis.
16. The Hindu Musical Scale, by K. B. Deval, Poona, 1910. Arya Bhushan Press, Poona, pp. viii. 49. With an introduction by Mr. E. Clements.
Deals only with the theory of the twenty-two śrutis.
17. Theory and Practice of Hindu Music, by C. Gangadhar, Madras, pp. 40. Methodist Publishing House, Madras. Obtainable at C. Ramachandar, 25 Perumal Koil Garden Street, Georgetown, Madras.
A very elementary and superficial account of Carnatic music. Specially meant for instruction in playing the vīnā.
18. Introduction to the Study of Indian Music, by E. Clements, London, 1913. Longmans, Green & Co., pp. XV. 104.
A technical discussion of the Grāmas and Śrutis. With a glossary. Contains translations from Nātya Śāstra and Sangīt-Ratnākara.
19. Some Indian Conceptions of Music, by Mrs. Maud Mann. 1911–12, pp. 41. Proceedings of the Musical Association.
Gives an account of the Carnatic system.
20. The Indian Music Journal, Editor, H. P. Krishna Rao, Mysore. Bi-monthly. Two volumes only, 1912–13. Crown Press, Mysore.
Contains much valuable and interesting information and a translation of portions of the Rāgavibodha.
21. Contribution to the Study of Ancient Hindu Music, by Rao Sahib P. R. Bhandarkar, Indore, 1912. British Indian Press, Mazgaon, Bombay. Reprinted from the Indian Antiquary, Vol. xli. July, August and November 1912.
A discussion on the śrutis. Also contains the Kudumiyamāmalai inscription on Indian music, probably of the seventh century.
22. The Music of Hindostan, by A. H. Fox Strangways. Clarendon Press, Oxford, 1914, pp. 364.
Deals primarily with Hindnsthani music, but also contains much valuable information on Carnatic music. The only thoroughly scientific treatise on the subject by an expert in western music and a keen student of Indian music, who had splendid opportunities of hearing and studying the best Indian music. Contains a good glossary and index.
23. The Hindu Scale, by A. H. Fox Strangways in Sammelbande dere Internationalen in Musik-Gesellschaft, 1907–08, pp. 449–516, Bräitkopf & Hartel, Leipzig.
Treats of the underlying principles of Indian melodies and the connection between Greek and Indian music.
24. The Psychology of Music, by H. P. Krishna Rao, Mysore, 1916. Wesleyan Mission Press, Mysore, pp. 71, Re. 1-4-0.
An interesting description of the emotions associated with musical notes and melodies.
25. Theory of Indian Music as expounded by Somanātha, by K. B. Deval, Poona, 1916. Arya Bhushan Press, Poona. pp. 64.
An introduction to the musical scale of India and an explanation, according to the author's view, of many verses from the Rāgavibodha. His explanation is not accepted by other scholars and musicians.
26. Report of First Indian Musical Conference. Held at Baroda in 1916. Published at Baroda, 1917. Baroda Printing Works, pp. 63.
Contains summaries of papers and discussions.
27. Indian Music, by Mrs. R. M. Dunkelberger, Rentichintala. Article in Gospel Witness, Guntur. February 1917.
A general account of Indian music.
28. Guide to the Musical Instruments in the Indian Museum, Calcutta, by Dr. A. M. Meerwarth, 1917. Government Printing, Calcutta, pp. 33. As. 8.
An account of the very fine collection of Indian musical instruments in the Indian Museum, Calcutta, with pictures of many of them.
29. Hindu Music by C. Tirumalayya Naidu, M. R. A. S., Madras, 1896. pp. 37. Vijayanti Press, Madras.
An English introduction under this title in a book by the above author entitled, Gāna Vidya Sanjīvinī.
30. A Short Historical Survey of the Music of Upper India, by N. V. Bhatkhande, B.A., B.L., Bombay, 1917. Published by Karkhoro Maneckji Minocher-Honjj of Bombay, Samachar. pp. 52. Reprint of a paper read at the All-India Music Conference at Baroda, 1916.
A very interesting account of the development of Hindusthani Music, containing results of original research, and a discussion on the best line of advance in Indian musical theory. A very valuable work by a scholar and a practical musician, with suggestions for a new classification of Hindusthani rāgas.
31. Karunānamrita Sāgaram, by Rao Sahib Abraham Pandither, Tanjore, 1918. pp. Lawley Electric Printing Press, Tanjore.
A technical and abstruse account of the development of South Indian Rāgas, with special reference to the author's peculiar theory and to ancient Tamil works.
32. Indian Music. Young Men of India, May 1918, Calcutta.
Contains a number of articles on Indian Music, including one by Mr. Fox Strangways, and one by Professor Percy Brown on ’Visualised Music.'
33. Travancore Music and Musicians, by T. Lakshmana Pillay, Trivandrum, 1918. Included in collection of essays published by the author, pp. 93–133.
A historical essay of some interest.
34. Report of the Second All-India Music Conference. Held at Delhi, December 1918. By the Honorary Secretary 1919. pp. 60 with four appendices and many photos.
A very valuable account of the proceedings and good summaries of the papers.