The Origin and Development of the Sarod

Indian Classical Musical tradition has mostly been oral with each Gharana preserving its individuality and privacy. This book is one of the first books on the history of the Sarod a classical musical instrument of India. The book discusses the origin and development of the Sarod and ultimate modernization of this classical instrument. The book also highlights the contribution of the Seniva Maihar Gharana and Acharya Baba Alauddin Khan Sahib the founder father himself a living legend, it contains details about several illustrious disciples of this Gharana. Finally the structure and technique of playing the instrument have been dealt with leaving for the future musicians an treasure trove containing musical memoirs.