Ravi Shankar - My Music My Life

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• John W. (Verified Buyer)

  My music my life

  Reviewed on Jan 25, 2019

  Great for all music lovers.

• Lars R. (Verified Buyer)

  Ravi Shankar - My Music My Life

  Reviewed on Jan 18, 2019

  I feel very fortunate to see this book on my shelf. I hope to grow my knowledge of music for many years to come, and I’m sure this text will come of use.

• Wayne

  A Fascinating Read and Excellent Sitar Manual

  Reviewed on Aug 20, 2015

  It was very welcome news when the re-publication of this book was announced, as copies could be difficult to find and prices could be rather high. This new printing put it easily within reach and adds some updated/new material not present in the original. In the first section of the book the music itself, its history and Ravi Shankar's life are discussed. This alone is a fascinating read. The second section is a surprisingly thorough grounding in the setup, maintenance and playing of the sitar. The breadth of this section is stunning and well laid out. It progresses from the basics of holding the instrument to a series of quite thorough exercises. Even the small details such as the mizrab (finger pick) are covered. This section does require study on the part of the reader but if attention is given, the rewards can be considerable. A truly classic book that was instrumental (pardon the pun) in helping bring the music of India to the world, and an indispensable reference for any sitar student/player.

• Michael

  Respect for Raviji

  Reviewed on Feb 28, 2015

  I have been listening to Raviji's music since childhood. Fantastic musician and a great book.