History of Musical Instruments

The musical industry in Uttar Pradesh is about 250 years old. It was highly influenced in the Nawab’s era [1760-1857], when music was the favourite pass time of royal people. Since then provincial courts of Lucknow and Rampur have been leading centres of production of musical instruments.At Lucknow the growth of this industry accelerated, after the establishment of Bhatkand College of Indian Music.

The musical industry in Uttar Pradesh is about 250 years old. It was highly influenced in the Nawabs era [1760-1857], when music was the favourite pass time of royal people. Since then provincial courts of Lucknow and Rampur have been leading centres of production of musical instruments.At Lucknow the growth of this industry accelerated, after the establishment of Bhatkand College of Indian Music.

Music is obviously the first creative expression of man. From the Mohanjodaro and Harappaexcavations dating back to 3000 B.C. we get an insight into the pre-vedic period culture in which one finds, amongst the relics, a fair representation of the important instruments then in use. To show the high elevation to which musical instrument were raised, there are sculptural proofs and ancient literary references that depict Gods and Goddesses each playing an instruments.

Indian musical instruments are remarkable for their and variety of forms. From the Mohanjodaro and Harappa excavations dating to 3000 B.C. we get an insight into the pre-vedic period culture in which one finds, amongst the relics, a fair representation of the important instruments then in use.
Fine Art
The musical instruments are closely associated with learning and practising of classical Indian music. There is a wide range of percussion, shifting and wind instruments. Now-a- days it is fashionable to keep these instruments as the showpieces to reflect the rich heritage of classical musical traditions.

The musical instruments are closely associated with learning and practising of classical Indian music. There is a wide range of percussion, shifting and wind instruments. Now-a-days it is fashionable to beep these instruments as the showpieces to reflect the rich heritage of classical musical traditions.