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1 Hemalatha R A Study of the Desi Raga-s of the Post-Ratnakara Research History of Music While Desiraga in Sangitaratnakara is a part of the Marga-Desi classification, in the later period this term comes under the Ghana-Naya-Desya classification of raga-s. This thesis focusses on this later class of Desiraga-s.
2 Girija Easwaran A Study Of Three Unpublished Texts - Svarataladila Research Textual Study This is the thesis of the author for which she was awarded the M.Phil. degree and is a study of three related manuscripts on music from Kerala
3 Priyashri V Rao An Analysis of a Bharatanatyam Composition - Relat Research Music and Dance Dance, Music and Drumming being three disparate arts, this thesis, examines how dance becomes a homogeneous composite art form. Through an analysis of a Varnam, supported by graphic illustration of dance movements, the meeting point between the three arts have been brought out. Audio containing the rendering of the Varnam has been included.
4 Subramanian M Analysis of Gamakams using the computer Research History of Music An analysis of the gamakams of Maayaamaalavagowla sung by different artists - also has appendices dealing with digital music, different methods of frequency estimation and a note on cent system.
5 Premalatha V Association of Rasa and Kala with Raga-s Documentation History of Music Enjoyment of the feelings transpiring in human relationships and the time of performance have been associated with music, in particular with music. This write up in English and in Tamizh discusses this issue.
6 Jayalakshmi R S Bharatacattiram (Eng & Tam) Research Textual Study This is a text in written in Tamizh in the post 16th century period that combines the early Tamizh tradition and the later developments in the Dravidian region. The write up in both Tamizh and English have been presented.
7 Ramanathan N Bharatakalpalata-M -1 Tel 53MB Research Text Scan Scan of the Book ‘Bharatakalpalatmanjari’ edited by P.Subba Sastri P & P.Ankaji Sastri and published in Bengaluru in 1887. It is in Telugu. Chapters – 1.Bhavaprakaranam 2.Svaraprakaranam 3.Talaprakaranam 4.Purvaranga Courtesy –R.Sathyanarayana Scan File-1
8 Ramanathan N Bharatakalpalata-M Tel 51MB Research Text Scan Scan of the Book ‘Bharatakalpalatmanjari’contd. Scan File-2
9 Jayalakshmi R S Bharatasenapatiyam (Eng & Tam) Documentation Textual Study This is a text in written in Tamizh in the post 16th century period that combines the early Tamizh tradition and the later developments in the Dravidian region. The write up in both Tamizh and English have been presented.
10 Veerapandian S.A. Bharatidasanum Tamizhisaiyum (Tamizh) Research Karnataka Music An account of the contribution of Bharatidasan to Tamizh songs who is otherwise is a well-known poet.
11 Ramanathan N Brhaddesi of Matanga Documentation Textual Study Presents a brief account of the contents of the Brhaddesi of Matanga
12 Subramanian M Carnatic Music and the Computer Research Music and Computer Describes the possible application of Computers to Carnatic Music - Synthetic and Analytical
13 Narayanaswami, P. P. Caturdandiprakasika - Text (Nagari & Roman) Documentation History of Music The text of the entire work Caturdandiprakasika' of Venkatamakhi is being presented here, in Devanagari script as well as in Roman. They are in two separate files
14 Ramanathan N Caturdandiprakasika of Venkatamakhi Research Textual Study Presents a brief account of the contents of the Samskrta text Caturdandiprakasika of Venkatamakhi
15 Vijayakumar , Alathoor Chandas for Musicians Research Musical Concepts The article explains the basic principles underlying Chandas in Sahitya of songs and gives guidelines to music for correct pronounciation.
16 Veerapandian S.A. Cirum-icaiyum (Tam & Eng) Research Textual Study The scholar presents details on phonetics from ancient Tamizh works. Units like ezhuttu, acai, cIr, taLai, aTi and toDai have been explained which are relevant to music too. Both tamizh and english versions in *.pdf format have been placed.
17 Priyashri V Rao Components of Dance Performance Research Music and Dance A presentation of dance or drama is a co-ordinated presentation of different art forms. This thesis examines and analyzes the different aspects of a dance performance in terms of actual dance movements, music, drumming etc., on the historical background.
18 Latha R Composition in SSSS and in Taccuru Books-35MB Research History of Music This project work transcribes into Roman script the notations in Telugu script presented in the book ‘Sangita Sarvartha Sara Sangrahamu’ of Vina Ramanuja and in the seven books of Taccaru Brothers (Pedda Singaracaryulu and Azhaga Singaracaryulu). Analytical observations have also been presented.
19 Narayanaswami, P. P. Compositions of Muttusvami Dikshitar Research Karnataka Music Text of 485 kirtana-s of Muttusvami Dikshitar presented in Devanagari script, in alphabetical order with text variants. Bookmark navigation has been provided for easy access to the desired kirtana.
20 Shyamala Kannan Nair Compositions of Svati Tirunal -Authorship Research Karnataka Music This work titled ‘An Examination of Disputes regarding the Authorship of Musical Compositions with Special Reference to the Compositions of Savti Tirunal’ was the research thesis of the author for which she was awarded the M.Phil. degree. drshyamalavinod@gmail.com
21 Vijayakumar , Alathoor Computer Generated Sruti Bhedam Research Music and Computer This article presents computer generated sounds for demonstrating mathematic appreciation of Srutibhedam. The file contains a chart and audiofiles. The programme of computer generated sounds in followed by vocal demonstration of Srutibhedam carried out by Kuravi Lalitha on 5 sets of Ragas.
22 Veerapandian S.A. Computer Music - FAQ Documentation History of Music Self explanatory
23 Ramanathan N Concept of Srutijati Research History of Music Srutijati term and its varieties occur in the Sangitaratnakara of Sarngadeva. The concept of Srutijati has been explained on the basis of earlier texts
24 Latha R Database of Songs from Books Documentation Music Database This is a Database of Songs in Karnataka Music based on publications. The MS-Excel file contains two worksheets. The first worksheet contains details of publication and the presentation aspect of the books. The second sheet has the songs and the details of Raga, Tala etc.
25 Narayanaswami, P. P. Diksita Kirtana Prakasika Documentation Karnataka Music The 1936 Tamil publication ‘Diksita Kirtana Prakasikai’, containing notations of 50 kirtana-s of Muttusvami Diksitar notated by T.S. Nataraja Sundaram Pillai, has been typeset in Roman script with English translation for the introductory portion.
26 Ramanathan N Diksitar Kirtana Prakasika (Tam) (35 MB) Documentation Text Scan This is a scanned *.pdf text of an old book, containing notations of 50 kirtana-s of Muttusvami Diksitar authored by Tiruppambaram Nataraja Sundaram Pillai. Some pages were tattered and hence some portions may be illegible. They would be replaced when a better copy is obtained.
27 Harold S. Powers Durational, Accentual, Syllabic rhythms in 19th Research Music Analysis This is a paper presented by the late author at the conference of the Madras Music Academy, Chennai in December 2001.
28 Ramanathan N Form in Music Research History of Music This article discusses the concept of Form in Music and discusses the nature of musical forms from ancient to early modern period.
29 Jayalakshmi R S Gamaka-s in Sangita-sampradaya-pradarsini (Tamizh) Research Music Analysis This is the Ph.d. dissertation of Dr. R.S.Jayalakshmi, in Tamizh titled, "Subbarama Dikshitarin Sangita-sampradaya-pradasini-yil Vilakkappattulla Gamakangal" (Gamakas explained in Sangita-sampradaya-pradarsini of Subbarama Diksitar). The work seeks to understand and interpret the Gamaka-s as explained by Subbarama Dikshitar and is accompanied by audio illustrations.
30 Ramanathan N Gandharva Forms Research History of Music Described as ˜sacredâ' and ˜Art' music, Gandharva forms have been described in texts like Natyasastra and Dattilam and later explained by Abhinavagupta and reproduced by later texts. This paper gives a brief account of these forms.
31 Premalatha V Ghana, Naya and Desya Raga-s Research History of Music This classification of Raga-s was based mainly on their melodic texture, with ˜desya' referring to its arrival from the ˜North'. This zip file contains both the English and Tamizh versions.
32 Premalatha V Grama, Murchana and Jati (Eng & Tam) Documentation History of Music This is a write up on the musical concepts, Grama, Murchana and Jati, in the Gandharva system of Marga tradition, that later undewent changes in the Desi tradition. Both English and Tamizh versions of the write up have been included.
33 Veerapandian S.A. Grammar for Percussive Art from Ancient Texts Research History of Music This article suggests how the concepts of Tamiz Metrics and Prosody can help codify a grammar for Percussive Arts
34 Sathyanarayana R Haridasas and Karnataka Music Research History of Music The article outlines the contribution of the Saints belonging to the Vyasakuta and Dasakuta to Music.
35 Ramanathan N Harold S Powers and India Documentation Musican-Scholars This is an account of Professor Harold S Powers' introduction to Karnataka and Hindustani music and his academic contributions.
36 Veerapandian S.A. Icaiccorkal Mozipeyarppu - Tavaraana Muyarcikal (T Research Musical Concepts The author argues against attempts to translate technical terms in one language into another language and advocates the retention of the same term in other languages too.
37 Ramanathan N Improvisation in Karnataka Music Research Musical Concepts An article on Improvisation or the Manodharma aspect of contemporary South Indian Music
38 Veerapandian S.A. Inai-Kilai-Pagai-Natpu-Tanam (Tamizh) Research Musical Concepts Interpretation of these terms in Ancient Tamizh music texts that are the counterparts of Vadi-Samvadi etc. of the Samskrta tradition and of the Sonance-Consonance etc. of Western music.
39 Sathyanarayana R Indian Music: Myth and Legend Research History of Music Deals with Myths and Legends in Music, such as the Origin of Natya and Skin covered Instruments.
40 Premalatha V Information on Music in Manuscripts Documentation Textual Study This document has compiled information relating to music and dance from Mansucripts preserved at the Government Oriental Manuscripts library, Chennai. The information pertains to technical terms and songs.
41 Ramanathan N Interpreting the 'Graham' part of the Sv Research History of Music In some Kirtanas of Muttusvami Dikshitar there is a (Citta) Svaram passage followed by another passage under the heading Graham. This article attempts to explain the musicological significance and the musical procedure underlying it.
42 Narayanaswami, P. P. Irayiamman Tampi – Life & Contribution Documentation Music Composer This is an expository article on the life and contributions of Irayimman Tampi. There are four files. (i) irayimman_article.pdf (the article in English) (ii) irayimman.pdf (a collection of 40 compositions and a few shlokams in Malayalam traditional script - old Lipi) (iii) same as (ii) but in modern script - New Lipi (iv) same as (ii) and (iii) but in diacritical English
43 Nandhini M Journa NCPA Documentation Music Database This is a database of the articles and other features in the Journal of the National Centre for the Performing Arts, Mumbai. This MS-Excel file gives details of the Article Title and the Author. The Journal has since ceased publication.
44 Nandhini M Journal - Kalakshetra Quarterly Documentation History of Music This is a database of the articles and other features in the ˜Kalakshetra Quarterly' Journal of the Kalakshetra, Chennai. This MS-Excel file gives details of the Article Title and the Author. The Journal has since ceased publication.
45 Nandhini M Journal - Shanmukha Documentation History of Music This is a database of the articles and other features in the ˜Shanmukha', Journal of the Sri Shanmukhananda Fine Arts & Sangeetha Sabha, Mumbai. This MS-Excel file gives details of the Article Title and the Author.
46 Nandhini M Journal Indian Musicological Society Documentation Music Database This is a database of the articles and other features in the Journal of the Indian Musicological Society, Baroda (presently at Mumbai). This MS-Excel file gives details of the Article Title and the Author.
47 Premalatha V Journal Music Academy - Article Index & Keywords Documentation Music Database This is a database of the articles and other features in the Journal of Music Academy, Madras. This MS-Excel file has two sheets, one giving details of the Articles Title and Author while the other one is an index of Keywords occurring in the articles.
48 Priyashri V Rao Journal Sangeet Natak - Article Index & Keywords Documentation History of Music This is a database of the articles and other features in the 'Sangeet Natak', the Journal of the Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi. This MS-Excel file has two sheets, one giving details of the Articles Title and Author while the other one is an index of Keywords occurring in the articles.
49 Ramanathan N Journals and Magazines in Music in India - List Documentation Music Database This is a list of Journals and Magazines in Music in India with the addresses relating to Music.
50 Girija Easwaran Kohalarahasyam of Kohala Research Textual Study This is a short project document on a manuscript submitted by the author as part of a course on Manuscriptology.
51 Veerapandian S.A. Limitations to the Digital Treatment of the Acoust Research Music & Science The short article highlights the fact that in the process of conversion of music from analogue to digital mode much of the positive acoustic features are lost.
52 Jayalakshmi R S Mahabharatacudamani (Eng & Tam) Documentation Textual Study This is a text in written in Tamizh in the post 16th century period that combines the early Tamizh tradition and the later developments in the Dravidian region. The write up in both Tamizh and English have been presented.
53 Ramanathan N Manasollasa of Somesvara Documentation Text Scan A scanned copy of two chapters of the GOS edition of Manosollasa or Abhilasitartha-cintamani by Somesvara, Western Calukyan King of Kalyani. The work is dated around 1131 AD. The 2 chapters are those of Gita and Vadya.
54 Premalatha V Marga and Desi Ragas (Eng & Tam) Documentation History of Music Raga-s are first mentioned in the Texts of Desi tradition although the Raga-s are said to have beed used in the drama tradition of Bharata, known as Marga. An introduction to Raga-s of both Marga and Desi tradition have been given in this lesson. The write up in both Tamizh and English have been presented.
55 Narayanaswami, P. P. Margadarsi Seshayyangar Research History of Music A study of the songs of Margadarsi Seshayyangar based on manuscripts.
56 Premalatha V Margadarsi Seshayyangar’s Compositions Research Music Composer As the title inside reveals, this is a reassessment of the compositions of Margadarsi Seshayyangar, based on the recently discovered manuscripts.
57 Sathyanarayana R Meaning in Music Research Music & Aesthetics This article explores and explains the experience that music as an art provides on the background of the Indian and Western aesthetic theories.
58 Narayanaswami, P. P. Melams differing from a given melam by a specified Research History of Music The author has taken up the questions (i) how many melam pairs are there, so that in each pair, the two members differ exactly in one, respectively, two, three, four, or five svarams; (ii) given any melam, list all melams that differ from it by one, two, three, four, or five svarams. Author provides answers to these questions accompanied by illustrative tables
59 Ramanathan N Music Books - List Documentation Music Database A list of not only books on music but on allied arts and on related disciplines. Information is incomplete in the case of many entries. These will be corrected and new arrivals added.
60 Ramanathan N Music Research News Letter - Previous Despatches Documentation Music Database Scholars visiting the site had requested for the previous desptaches of the Music Research News Letter to be placed in the website. This is will updated every time a news letter is despatched.
61 Ramanathan N Music through Distance Education Research Music and Education Based on the experiences of conducting distance education in music at the University of Madras, this paper discusses the problems and scope that the medium offers
62 Narayanaswami, P. P. Muttusvami Dikshitar Compositions – Statistical An Documentation Karnataka Music The work presents a statistical analysis of the compositions of Muttusvami Dikshitar based on different aspects like Source, Form, Raga and Mudra. There are two files one exclusively for the songs in SSP and the other that includes all sources.
63 Hema Ramanathan Natyasastra & Abhinavabharai 28th Chapter Trnsln Research History of Music Text and English Translation of the 28th Chapter of Natyasastra of Bharata with the Abhinavabharati commentary of Abhinavagupta in two files with a separate note on translation.
64 Hema Ramanathan Natyasastra & Abhinavabharati 29th Chapter Transla Research Textual Study Text and English Translation of the 29th Chapter of Natyasastra of Bharata with the Abhinavabharati commentary of Abhinavagupta with a separate note on translation.
65 Hema Ramanathan Natyasastra & Abhinavabharati 30th Chapter Transla Research Textual Study Text and English Translation of the 30th Chapter of Natyasastra of Bharata with the Abhinavabharati commentary of Abhinavagupta in two files with a separate note on translation.
66 Ramanathan N Natyasastra of Bharata Documentation Textual Study Presents a brief account of the contents of Natyasastra of Bharata
67 Ramanathan N Pallavi Svara Kalpavalli (Tel.) (25 MB) Research Text Scan This is a scanned *.pdf text of an old book, by Tiruvorriyur Tyagayyar containing songs of his father Vina Kuppayyar and his own . The original itself was a photocopy and so please bear with the images. They would be replaced when a better copy is obtained. Page no. 88 is missing. A table of contents in English has been prefixed.
68 Sathyanarayana R Pancharatna Kritis of Tyagaraja Research Music Analysis This is a report of the Project undertaken as a Senior Fellow of the Department of Culture of the Government of India. The title of the project is ‘Critical Edition of Music and Text of Pancharatna Kritis of Saint Tyagaraja’
69 Ritha Rajan Pathantaras in the songs of Trinity -2 (34 MB) Research Music Analysis Continuation of the Ph.D. dissertation of Dr. Ritha Rajan. The Audio file-1 has been placed here.
70 Ritha Rajan Pathantaras in the songs of Trinity-1 (30MB) Research Music Analysis This is a Ph.D. dissertation by the scholar which includes both the text part (in *.pdf format) and the audio files. The thesis has made a detailed and deep analysis of the compositions of the Trimurti. The audio examples, in six files, are presented in the six articles that follow.
71 Ritha Rajan Pathantaras in the songs of Trinity-3 (32 MB) Research Music Analysis Continuation of the Ph.D. dissertation of Dr. Ritha Rajan. The Audio file-2 has been placed here.
72 Ritha Rajan Pathantaras in the songs of Trinity-4 (25 MB) Research Music Analysis Continuation of the Ph.D. dissertation of Dr. Ritha Rajan. The Audio file-3 has been placed here.
73 Ritha Rajan Pathantaras in the songs of Trinity-5 (29 MB) Research Music Analysis Continuation of the Ph.D. dissertation of Dr. Ritha Rajan. The Audio file-4 has been placed here.
74 Ritha Rajan Pathantaras in the songs of Trinity-6 (31 MB) Research Music Analysis Continuation of the Ph.D. dissertation of Dr. Ritha Rajan. The Audio file-5 has been placed here.
75 Ritha Rajan Pathantaras in the songs of Trinity-7 (33 MB) Research Music Analysis Continuation of the Ph.D. dissertation of Dr. Ritha Rajan. The Audio file-6 has been placed here.
76 Veerapandian S.A. Pazhan tamizhilakkiyangalil puthayalait teduvom (T Research Textual Study This article emphasises the need for a researcher to acquire an objective approach and open mind and to develop an ability to discriminate between right and wrong interpretations of the earlier commentators.
77 Sathyanarayana R Percussive Instruments –Keynote Address Research Musical instruments It is the text of a Keynote address delivered at a Seminar on Percussive Instruments.
78 Ramanathan N Pre-1940 Music Publications Research Music Database A survey of books on Music in Tamizh and Telugu published before 1940 has been made along with a list of publications.
79 Ramanathan N Problems in Editing Kirtana-s of MudDiksita Research Music Analysis Editing in the context of musical compositions is beset with problems not confronted in the editing of literary works for the simple reason that one has to deal with written manuscripts as well as aural recensions. This paper has taken the kirtana-s of Muddusvami Diksitar as examples for throwing light on the problems that a scholar would face in his attempts to edit compositions.
80 Sathyanarayana R Raga Iconification in Indian Music Research History of Music There has existed a tradition of conceiving Raga in divine form with different attributes usually associated with Gods and Goddesses. This led to classification of Raga-s into Masculine/ Man and Femine/ Consort, Son etc.
81 Ramanathan N Raga-vibodha-Adayar edition Documentation Text Scan The text of Ragavibodha of Somanatha with his own commentary Viveka, was edited by Pandita S.Subrahmanya Sastri and published by the Adyar Library in 1945. The scanned copy of the 5th chapter of this book, now out of print, is being placed in the website for the benefit of scholars. The remaining chapters will be added soon.
82 Premalatha V Ragadhayana and Raga-Ragini Documentation History of Music Deification of Raga-s and contemplation on them is a tradition that evolved in late first millenium the gradual evolution of which concept lead to of raga-s into Men raga-s and Wives raga-s. Both English and Tamizh versions of the write up have been included.
83 Narayanaswami, P. P. Ragalakshanam of Muddu-Venkatamakhi - Text (Nagari Documentation History of Music The text of the entire work 'Ragalakshanam' of Muddu-Venkatamakhi is being presented here, in Devanagari script as well as in Roman. They are in two separate files. This text has earlier formed an appendix to the ˜Catur-dandi-prakasika' edition of the Madras Music Academy.
84 Hemalatha R Raganagaraga-s in SSP Research History of Music 72 Ragangaraga-s in the tradition of Subbarama Dikshitar are the counterparts of the Melakarta-s of another tradition. However these raga-s were sought to be invested with greater melodic potential, which this thesis aims to analyse.
85 Sathyanarayana R Ramayanadalli Sangita (Kannada) Research History of Music Speaks of the music in Ramayana; Place of music, Socially & Politically; music for entertainment; techniques in performance and other aspects.
86 Ramanathan N Rasikajana-MU-SSB -1 Skt/Kan -39MB Research Text Scan Scan of the Book ‘Rasika-jana-manollasini Sara-sangra-bharata’ of Venkatasundarasani, edited by Venkataramayya and published by G.T.A.Printing Works, Mysore. in 1908. It is in Samskrta work in Kannada script. Courtesy –R.Sathyanarayana. 1.Kavya-laksana 2. Nataka-samvidhana 3. Saj-gatra-sastra-laksanamu 4.Natyabhinaya-sastram. Courtesy– R. Sathyanarayana Scan File-1
87 Ramanathan N Rasikajana-MUSSB -2 Skt/ Kan 31MB Research Text Scan Scan of the Book ‘Rasika-jana-manollasini Sara-sangraha-Bharata’ contnd. Scan File-2
88 Sathyanarayana R Research in the Sciences and in the Humanism –Keyn Research Musical Concepts It is the text of a Keynote address delivered at a Seminar for Ph.D. Research Scholars in Music.
89 Jayalakshmi R S Sadharana-Gandharam (Tamizh) Research Musical Concepts The Svarasthana-s denote pitch positions that serve as theoretical reference for Svara-s that go to build up melodic structures. This article discusses the various forms of Gandhara Svara that are associated with the position, Sadharana-gandhara.
90 Ramanathan N Sangita-jnana-kala-anubhava-30MB Documentation Text Scan This is a scanned copy of a Telugu book Sangita-jnana-kala-anubhava written by Sangitam Venkataramanayya and published in 1885. There are 5 prakarana-s and contents of the book including the songs appear to be quite different from the usual.
91 Ramanathan N Sangita-samaya-sara–KCDBrhaspati edn. Documentation Text Scan The first edition of Sangitasamayasara of Parsvadeva was brought out under the Trivandrum Sanskrit Series-87. The next edition was by Acharya K.C.D.Brhaspati. This edition has initial one chapter and some portions of second not found in the earlier edition. This portion is being placed here.
92 Ramanathan N Sangitaratnakara of Sarngadeva Documentation Textual Study Presents a brief account of the contents of the Sangitaratnakara of Sarngadeva
93 Sathyanarayana R Sangitasuryodaya of Bhandaru Lakshminarayana Research Textual Study An article on the Samskrta Text ‘Sangitasuryoday of Bhandaru Laksminarayana’ published in ‘Sangeet Natak’ Journal, vol.XXXVI, No.2, 2001, pp.30-38
94 Ramanathan N Sankirtana Ratnavali (Tel.) (20 MB) Research Text Scan This is scanned *.pdf text of an old book, by Tiruvorriyur Tyagayyar containing his songs. The original itself was a photocopy and so please bear with the images. They would be replaced when a better copy is obtained. A table of contents in English has been prefixed.
95 Ramanathan N Sargam and Musical Conception in Karnataka System Research Musical Concepts The paper discusses the role of Sargam or sa, ri, ga, ma and other syllables as text and melodic material in Karnataka Music.
96 Hema Ramanathan Science and Music vis-a-vis Science in Music Research History of Music The paper is an attempt to establish that Music is not a Science if ˜Sceince' is taken in the sense as applied to studies that are empirical in approach and are based on the scientific method.
97 Sathyanarayana R Singing voice in Indian Music Research Music & Voice The relation of human voice to the three factors that constitute the human body, namey, Vata, Pitta and Kapha and to the Nadi-s in the body and consequent classification of the singing voice are explained in this article.
98 Nandini Sharma Anand Song Index – 78 RPM Discs Documentation Music Database This file is a database of 78 RPM Discs relating chiefly to Karnataka Music. The MS-Excel file has two sheets one giving details of the Disc number, singer etc. and the other one furnishes the songs recorded on the two sides.
99 Veerapandian S.A. Sounds of letters and their relation to music Research History of Music Explains the relation between the sounds of letters and music on the basis of discussion in ancient Tamizh texts
100 Narayanaswami, P. P. Sri Krishnalila Tarangini Research Karnataka Music Text of the entire Sri Krishnalila Tarangini of Narayana Tirtha presented in Devanagari script with text variants. Bookmark navigation has been provided for easy access to the desired song.
101 Ramanathan N SriKrshnalilatarangini-Index Documentation Textual Study This is a compilation of an Index of songs, verses, prose passages in the Sri Krishnalila Tarangini of Narayana Tirtha. Four publications have been taken.
102 Premalatha V Suddha, Chayalaga and Sankirna Raga-s (Eng & Tam) Documentation History of Music This is a system of classification described in ˜Aumapatam' a text which points to a very different musical tradition. Both English and Tamizh versions of the write up have been included.
103 Premalatha V Suddha-Vikrta-Svaras (Eng & Tam) Documentation History of Music This write up traces the history of the tonal system that is vogue today. Both English and Tamizh versions of the write up have been included.
104 Premalatha V Suryamsa, Chandramamsa and Madhyahna Raga-s Documentation History of Music Raga-s were assigned different parts of the day during which they should be sing. The write up, in English and in Tamizh, presents the discussion on this based on the source texts.
105 Narayanaswami, P. P. Svaramelakalanidhi - Text (Nagari & Roman) Documentation History of Music The text of the entire work 'Svaramelakalanidhi of Ramamatya is being presented here, in Devanagari script as well as in Roman. They are in two separate files
106 Ramanathan N Swaramelakalanidhi of Ramamatya Documentation Textual Study Presents a brief account of the contents of the Svaramelakalanidhi of Ramamatya
107 Subramanian M Synthesizing Carnatic Music with a Computer Research Music and Computer Describes the problems of synthesising Carnatic Music with gamakams on the computer and the possible approaches.
108 Girija Easwaran Tala Information in Texts Documentation Textual Study This is a compilation of the synopses of texts with special reference to Tala prepared as a part of a Desitala project of Dr. Robert Brown of USA.
109 Ramanathan N Tala-Dasa-Prana and Musicological problems in Pres Research Musical Concepts The paper interprets the ten elements of Tala as explained in the music texts and on that background analyses the present day usage of these terms.
110 Girija Easwaran TalaDasaPrana in Texts Research Textual Study This document presents descriptions of the Ten prana-s of Tala, Kaala, Maarga etc. found in the various music texts. The verses in the original script and in Roman transliteration with English translation have been furnished.
111 Girija Easwaran TalaLakshanaSamuccaya Research Textual Study This is a collection of the descriptions of mainly Desitala-s found in various texts on music and allied subjects. The verses in the original script and in Roman transliteration with English translation have been presented. A consolidated list in MsExcel file has also been furnished.
112 Veerapandian S.A. Tavaraana Disaiyil Tamizhisai Aarvam (Tamizh) -(Mi Research Karnataka Music A very important and vital Musico-sociological issue has been discussed by the author where he points out that neither it is true nor is anything gained in asserting that Karnataka music has evolved from earlier Tamizh music system.
113 Jayalakshmi R S Teaching Methodology for Tanam Research Music and Education Use of right hand fingers for plucking is an important aspect of Tanam playing in Vina. Alternating plucking of main playing strings by fore-finger and middle-finger and that of tala string by little finger dominates tanam. The scholar suggests a method of using the syllables of meaningful text for practising tanam.
114 Subramanian M The 'Maya' of Pitch and Frequency Research Music & Science The frequencies of notes do not decide everything in a musical system like Carnatic Music which is heavily phrase oriented and in which movements between and around notes take a lion's share compared to steady notes.
115 Harold S. Powers The interface of verbal and musical rhythm in Tyag Research Music Analysis This is a paper presented by the late author at a symposium on ‘Art and Religion – Past and Present’ held at Chidambaram in February 2001.
116 Richard Widdess The Kudumiyamalai Inscription Documentation History of Music Since the discovery of this inscription in early 20th century, several scholars have made attempts to decipher the script and explain the musical pieces. Dr.Richard Widdess has made a thorough study and a very laboured analysis and has presented a convincing theory.
117 Veerapandian S.A. The Musical Dimension of Shiva – A New Discovery Research History of Music This is a study of a temple inscription with a musical significance relating to scale derivation in Ancient Tamizh system.
118 Veerapandian S.A. Thirukkural-118: A New Interpretation (Eng & Tam) Research Textual Study Thirukkural-118 has been given a new interpretation by the author bringing out the musical significance of the terms that had been overlooked by the earlier commentators. This zip file contains both the English and Tamizh versions.
119 Veerapandian S.A. Thirukkural-777: A New Interpretation Research Textual Study Thirukkural-777 has been given a new interpretation by the author bringing out the musical significance of the terms that had been overlooked by the earlier commentators. This zip file contains both the English and Tamizh versions.
120 Veerapandian S.A. Thirukkural-821: A New Interpretation (Eng & Tam) Research Textual Study Thirukkural-821 has been given a new interpretation by the author bringing out the musical significance of the terms that had been overlooked by the earlier commentators. This zip file contains both the English and Tamizh versions.
121 Veerapandian S.A. Tolkaappiyattil o-rI-i - cila ayyangal (Tamizh) Research History of Music This article discusses the earlier interpretations of the word ˜o-rii-i' occurring in the aphorisms of Tolakappiyam. Author concludes, based on its meaning in music related context in Tolakappiyam, that this word gives recognition to absorbing words from foreign languages into Tamizh. Although dealing with language the article is not unrelated to music, since there is at present a move on to coin Tamizh equivalents for musical terms of other languages.
122 Premalatha V Uttama, Madhyama and Adhama Raga-s Documentation History of Music Classification of Raga-s into Superior, Middling and Inferior Raga-s is mentioned in texts atarting from 16th century. It is based on the melodic potential of the raga-s. Both English and Tamizh versions of the write up have been included.
123 Ramanathan N Vadi-Samvadi-Vivadi-Anuvadi-Svara-s Research Musical Concepts The meaning of the four terms, Vadi, Samvadi, Vivadi and Anuvadi have been discussed as presented in the theoretical works from ancient to modern period.
124 Margaret Bastin Vethanayakam Pillai (Tamizh) Documentation Music Composer Sister Margaret Bastin has presented a detailed account of the life of and the contribution to music by the Music Composer-Poet Vethanayakam Pillai, who lived from 1826 to 1889.
125 Sathyanarayana R Vina Keyboards – Origin Research History of Music Tracing the history of Vina as a Stringed instrument with frets, the interval between the adjacent frets in them is being discussed in this article.
126 Ramanathan N Visakhila's Work - A Reconstruction Research Textual Study Visakhila's views on and description of the music are known only through citations. This paper is an attempt at reconstructing the form of his work. Reference verses are given in Roman and Devanagari scripts.
127 Sathyanarayana R Voice Training in Indian Music Research Music & Voice Explains the Singing Voice on the background of Physiology and discusses the voice training