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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful. this book is not really about Indian music....By BigfrogThis book sucks on so many levels but mainly because at its heart its not truly about Indian music. The author makes observations about the music as an outsider which incidentally he probably could have made about 80s hair metal. I bought this book to supplement my knowledge of Hindusthasni music as a sitarist for almost 20 years. Rhythm has always been my weakness and Im always looking for different ways of wrapping my head around it and also for new patterns to practice. I read half of this book before giving up and not once was there any discussion about any of the rhythmic patterns used in Indian music by the tabla player or instrumentalist. All discussion remains at the surface level of the music couched in academic double-speak. This is quite literally the first book I have purchased in ages where I want my money back.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. An Extremely In-Depth Look at Issues Concerning Hindustani MusicBy Michael C. WheelerThis book by Martin Clayton (who is a professor through UKs open university) is a wonderfully in-depth look at issues of time (in general) in Hindustani music. I had assumed that the book would be strictly about the Tala system (and believe me; there is plenty of that); but Dr. Clayton discusses a great deal more.This book tackles the historical significance of the infusion of Sufi-ideology as well as Hindu concepts of time-of-day performance. It also takes a serious look at the Ati-Vilambit-Kehyal tradition (not carefully examined by many scholars outside of India).This book is not for the uninitiated; it is unlikely that a novice will fine much of the information useful. For that; I would recommend Haresh Bakshis "101 Raga-s for the 21st Century and Beyond." But for those who have spent a few years under a Guru; this book is a must-have.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Good; but missing the CD audio tracks that ...By Sean HallsGood; but missing the CD audio tracks that Martin refers to within the text... Probably a good buy for somebody already familiar with Indian music rather than a novice; but a good read.
