Book with online audio. Introduces the Indian melodic system in an accessible manner within the realm of Western music theory. The intermingling of these two worlds can inspire new, exceptional sonic landscapes. Contains a set of 12 etudes for piano and transcriptions for classical guitar. Each etude is about one minute in length and utilizes notes from a particular Indian scale. You should be at an intermediate to advanced skill level to perform each etude. An excellent way to expand your musical perspective beyond traditional diatonic scales. Useful literature on the evolution of the Indian melodic system is also included, with notes on how it can be used by Western musicians and composers. Notation only. 100 pp.