The structure of classical Indian music dates back several millennia. During the medieval period Hindu and Muslim cultures fused in North India releasing a remarkable period of creativity in the arts and architecture. Music developed an unparalleled character, depth and sophistication under the patronage of emperors.
The Hindustani music we hear today was further developed by Ustad Allauddin Khansahib, the father of Ustad Ali Akbar Khansahib, who was schooled in both Western and Hindustani music. In old times, there were no written records of music notation in India, only the words of the songs. After learning Western classical music notation when he was young, Baba Allauddin Khan created a system of notation for Indian music that is still used today.
The Hindustani music we hear today was further developed by Ustad Allauddin Khansahib, the father of Ustad Ali Akbar Khansahib, who was schooled in both Western and Hindustani music. In old times, there were no written records of music notation in India, only the words of the songs. After learning Western classical music notation when he was young, Baba Allauddin Khan created a system of notation for Indian music that is still used today.
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The AACM Instrumental Scholarships have been created to provide funding to students showing great promise and dedication in the art of North Indian classical instrumental music. The scholarships cover partial to full tuition for one eight-week session. The classes are taught by Alam Khan, son of the late legendary Sarode Maestro Ali Akbar Khan.
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The AACM Tabla Scholarships have been created to provide funding to students showing great promise and dedication. Each student will receive one term of study through AACM free of charge. Grantees will be allowed to take classes beginning at the start of our next session - Summer Session - or the following Fall Session, 2019.
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