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About The Book: In this publication, the author delves into "A Concise Historical Overview of Upper Indian Music." The provided excerpt underscores the contemporary resurgence of ancient Indian music within the ongoing cultural renaissance. This intellectual revival unfolds through two primary dimensions: scholarly endeavors involving national conferences and research into technical facets such as standardized notation and organized classification of northern ragas, and the proliferation of music clubs and educational institutions. The author emphasizes the synergistic relationship between these facets, asserting that theoretical discourse gains significance by generating public interest, and musical initiatives flourish when rooted in a solid scientific foundation. The narrative expresses a dedication to exploring the historical origins of Hindustani Sangit, recognizing the abundance of existing literature and advocating for its meticulous editing and widespread accessibility. About The Author: Pandit Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande (1860–1936), an Indian musicologist, revolutionized Hindustani classical music. In 1904, his exploration of Carnatic music in South India yielded valuable manuscripts, despite language barriers. Classifying Hindustani ragas into ten categories, akin to Carnatic melakartas, he published "Swar Malika" in 1909. To make musical heritage accessible, he wrote "Hindustani Sangeet Paddhati" in Marathi. His disciple S. N. Ratanjankar and others continued his legacy. His contribution also includes the concept of "thaats," organizing ragas across ten musical scales, akin to Carnatic melakartas, shaping Indian musical theory. The Title 'A Short Historical Survey of the Music of Upper India written/authored/edited by V. N. Bhatkhande', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9788121270960 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 76 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English.