Indian Music (A Glance at its Various Perspectives)

Contents Preface v English Section 1 Scope of Music : New Horizons 1 2 Sociological Perspective of Music 11 3 Role of Music in Attaining Four Purusharthas 21 4 On Arousing Emotions in Music 29 5 Acoustics of Music and Emotions 45 6 Charming One up with Music 54 7 Music for Mental Growth of a Child 65 8 Teaching Moral Values to Children through Music 75 9 Improving Communication Skills through Music 82 10 Music for Physical Health 88 11 Coping AIDS-Related Problems with Gurbani Kirtan 100 12 Music Therapy 107 13 Psychological Aspect of Music Therapy 113 14 Role of Performing and Visual Arts to Cope with Drug Abuse among Youth 116 15 The Talent of Music 124 16 Harmonium in Indian Classical Music 131 17 Plants Grow Faster with Music 147 18 Communion with God through Music 151 Bibliography 210 Index 218