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William Hamilton Bird

The Oriental Miscellany: Being a Collection of the Most Favourite Airs of Hindoostan, Compiled and Adapted for the Harpsichord

Gyan Publishing House, 2025

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(Delhi, India)

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Year of publication
2025
ISBN
1111036579379
Author
William Hamilton Bird
Pages
96
Publishers
Gyan Publishing House
Keyword
Music
Binding description
Paperback
Languages
English
Binding
Softcover
Print on demand
Yes

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About The Book: The Oriental Miscellany: Being a Collection of the Most Favourite Airs of Hindoostan, Compiled and Adapted for the Harpsichord (1789) by William Hamilton Bird is a pioneering work that transcribes Indian music into Western notation. This collection features approximately 30 pieces, including a flute sonata, adapted for the harpsichord. Bird's transcriptions reflect the influence of European interest in Indian music during the late 18th century, particularly among British colonial figures. However, Bird's adaptations simplified Indian rhythms, avoided microtonality, and introduced harmonies, diverging from traditional Indian musical structures. The work contributed to the early Western understanding and appreciation of Indian music.
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