Indian drones (was: Question about East Indian Classical Music)

[Jacky Ligon, TD 765.9]:
>I remember reading somewhere long ago about the time period in which
>drone instruments (such as the Tamboura) were introduced into the
>musical practice of East Indian Classical Music. I have since been
>unable to find the reference materials where I read this.

One book that I think may be useful to you in researching this is:

Imaging Sound :
An Ethnomusicological Study of Music, Art, and Culture in Mughal India
(Chicago Studies in Ethnomusicology)
by Bonnie C. Wade
University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 0226868400

If I remember correctly, there is some info. about the introduction of
tanpura-like stringed drone instruments in this book. I think they were
originally long-necked gut-fretted lutes (similar to sehtar or saz) that
were used as drones when they were not being used as melody instruments,
which eventually evolved into the modern tanpura. But check the book,
don't rely on my memory. :-)

If this book turns out to not be what you are looking for, let me know,
I can probably dig up some other references, but this was the first
thing to come to mind.

Cheers,
Christopher
christopher.chapman@conexant.com

Christopher,

Thanks for this info! I will try to see if I can find it somewhere.

Jacky

--- In tuning@egroups.com, "Christopher J. Chapman" <> One book that
I think may be useful to you in researching this is:
>
> Imaging Sound :
> An Ethnomusicological Study of Music, Art, and Culture in Mughal
India