"Prominent Musical Instruments - Technique and Tradition" edited by Madhubala Saxena is the fresh addition to Bhavan's 'Natya, Nritya and Sangita Series'. It presents origin and evolution of instruments and their usage in enriching our musical tradition. Eminent scholars and practitioners of performing arts have enriched this publication.
Instruments are integral part of Performing Arts, i.e. dance, drama and music. They have played a substantial role in enhancing performances both as accompanying as well as solo instruments. India is a store house of a large number of musical instruments that belong to the traditional, folk, tribal and the classical. These have been categorized into Stringed, Plucked, Bowing, Wind and Percussion Instruments.
The book traces origin and evolution of instruments and their usage in enriching our musical tradition. Eminent scholars and practitioners of performing arts have enriched this publication. The book will not only enhance the knowledge of inquisitors, practitioners and scholars of the performing arts but will also encourage further research in the field of musical instruments of our Nation.