Fifty Tunes: Composed And Set To Music

Fifty Tunes: Composed And Set To Music (1878) is a book by Sourindro Mohun Tagore that contains fifty musical compositions set to traditional Indian ragas. The book is a collection of Tagore's original compositions, which he composed and arranged for voice and various musical instruments. Each tune is accompanied by the lyrics, written in Bengali, and includes the notation for the melody and the chords for the accompaniment. The book is a valuable resource for students and enthusiasts of Indian classical music, as it provides a glimpse into the rich musical tradition of India during the late 19th century. The compositions in the book are characterized by their intricate melodies, complex rhythms, and the use of traditional Indian musical instruments, such as the sitar, tabla, and harmonium. Overall, Fifty Tunes: Composed And Set To Music is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the rich cultural heritage of India through its music.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.