This Book is a compilation of three influential works by Sourindro Mohun Tagore: Fifty Tunes: Composed and Set to Music, Taraval Taravati: A Tale, and The Twenty-two Musical Srutis of the Hindus. In Fifty Tunes, Tagore presents a collection of Bengali compositions that fuse Western and Indian musical elements, reflecting his innovative approach to melody and rhythm while contributing to the evolution of Indian classical music. Taravati: A Tale is a literary work that explores romance, drama, and societal norms, showcasing Tagore's literary brilliance in portraying human emotions, relationships, and moral dilemmas. The Twenty-two Musical Srutis of the Hindus explores the concept of srutis subtle tonal divisions in Indian music offering an in-depth analysis that enhances the understanding of Indian music theory.
Together, these works illustrate Tagore's significant contributions to both music and literature, highlighting his profound influence on Indian cultural and artistic traditions.
HE following pages give, in a collected form, some of the tunes which the author has com-posed on different occasions. In setting them, (at the express wish of some of his European friends,) to the European system of notation and in attempting to adapt them for the Piano or other foreign instruments, he has been obliged to make alterations in some of the pieces, whereby they have, to a certain extent, been divested of the variety of embellishments which are so characteristic of Hindu Music.
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