Contents: Foreword. Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Origin and development of Karnatic Music. 3. The two music systems. 4. Factors involved in appreciation. 5. Some basic concepts. 6. Some musical forms (Hindustani). 7. Musical forms (Karnatic). 8. Hindustani Gharanas. 9. Music composers. 10. Vocalists and instrumentalists. Appendices. Bibliography.
