Master of the 7 Swars

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Indian classical music remains a timeless art. As much as it is cherished, the prospect of learning it often inspires fear. Swarpeti conquers this fear and provides a gateway into the magical and colourful world of Hindustani music through a blend of storytelling, activities, sound and shadow theatre. This magical pop-up book on Indian classical music makes learning Indian music more experiential and exciting. Master of the 7 Swars, the first book in the series, flies alongside a crow named Kaga, who wishes to sing like the legendary musician Tansen. The book bursts with colours, pop-ups and shadow colour play immersing readers in an interactive tale to help Kaga achieve her dream learning swars from the voices of 7 animals, from whom the swars emerged. Through the book you can see, touch and feel music as you discover the 7 Swars and create music with the Swar Tarang app while integrating activities and stories from the book.

An interdisciplinary designer and a Hindustani vocalist, Pratyush Gupta embarked on his musical journey by echoing his teacher's songs without fully grasping their meaning, highlighting a significant gap in Indian music education for children. <br><br> To bridge this gap, he launched Swarpeti in 2012 as his graduation project at the Srishti Institute of Art, Design and Technology. Following 11 years of innovation and a successful crowdfunding campaign, he unveiled an enchanting pop-up book that transforms classical music education into an exciting and interactive adventure for curious learners.

Pratyush Gupta

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