The book of 5 note Sargam patterns (The Ultimate Riyaaz Book) Paperback – October 27, 2016

This is another amazing book for the Ultimate Riyaaz (practice) book series. This book only focuses on 5 notes patterns, which is great for Japtaal. You can use the 5 note patterns for any taal once you learn how to play with the timing. This book does not teach you about ragas, but there are a few pages that show you how to apply the sargam exercises to certain ragas. In this book there are a few examples on how to apply the exercises to a taal in a step by step manner, going from slow to double time.There are no books out there like these books. They are a treasure trove of amazing exercises that will help anyone with their taans or improvisation skills. All of these books within this series are top notch. There aren't any books out there like this. I would give them more then 5 stars if I could. I am very thankful for these books being out there for serious students like ourselves of Indian classical music.

Keith does it again! I love this book.A thorough exploration of 5 note patterns are here in this book.