SANGITHA RATNAKARA : This is the most authoritative and important work on music. It deals with almost all aspects of music. Authored by Sarangadeva, it has 7 chapters titled Saptadhyayi, out of which 6 are devoted to music and 1 to dance. The titles of the chapters are Swaragatadhyaya, Ragavivekadhyaya, Prakirnakadhyaya, Prabhandhadhyaya, Taladhyaya, Vadhyadhyaya and Narthanadhyaya. This treatise has been a trendsetter for all future Lakshanagrandhas.
SANGITA SUDHAKARA : This treatise has been authored by Simhabhupala. This was written within a century after Sarangadeva's period. The author has tried to clarify the topics dealt by Sarangadeva in a clear manner. There are 7 chapters that deal with nada, raga, quality of composers, prbhandha, talas, instruments and dance.
SANGITARAJA : This is a work by Maharana Kumbha between 1433-1468 AD. He has tried to codify the materials available during his time and use them in a critical and useful way.
SWARAMELAKALANDHI : This work by Ramamatya during the 16th century is known for its brevity. It puts in proper perspective the importance of theory as well as practice in music and assigns a proper placing for both. It has 5 chapters - Preface, Swaraprakarana, Veenaprakarana, Melaprakarana and Ragaprakarana.
SANGEETHA DARPANAM : Written by Chatura Damodhara in the 16th century it throws light on the important fundamental facets of music. The author has dealt with types of music, voices, swaras, tanas, alaapana, instruments, talas, dance in 7 chapters.
RAGATARANGINI : This work by Lochana is an authentic work on the theory of music. Importance is given to raga and its various aspects. It has 5 chapters called Tharangas. Of this, 4 tharangas deal with pictorial forms and illustrations by means of songs composed in six principal ragas and 36 raginis.
RAGAVIBODHE : The author of this work is Somanatha. It has 470 verses in 3 chapters. The period of the work is 17th century A.D. Each chapter is called a viveka. This work is of very high standard and order. It serves as a reference source and foundation for North Indian music.
SANGITASUDHA: This 17th century work is by Govinda Dikshitar. It is supposed to have 7 chapters but three chapters are missing. The author has applied his knowledge of theory to practice. He has followed and adopted the contemporary development of music. This work proves to be a useful link in the chain of history of music.
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