Master of the 7 Swars
Pratyush Gupta
Fly alongside a crow named Kaga, who wishes to sing like the legendary musician Tansen. Illuminate the pop-ups with a flashlight and watch in wonder as the swars (musical notes) leap off the page and reveal their ancient origins. With the accompanying 'swar-tarang' app, you can create music and become fully immersed in the story.
Get ready to uncover the secrets of the 7 swars and dive into this marvellous musical adventure with Kaga.
How wonderful is this!? A pop-up book telling a beautiful musical story! - Vishal Dadlani
In a growing toneless world... some notes of sheer joy Innovation is alive and well and right here. -Jayant Kripalani
Very interesting book on Indian Classical Music. This is the perfect guide for someone just starting off with learning Indian Classical Music. - Parth Chandiraman
Pratyush, take a bow. You are a master storyteller and a great visualiser. This book is a must read for music lovers. - Himanshu Joshi, Indian Ocean
[Swarpeti] helps children experience Indian classical music in all its spectacular variety and textures. - Soumya Rajaram, Bangalore Mirror
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.
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.
A master storyteller, Pratyush has elevated his book into a captivating experience through workshops, exhibitions and theatrical performances, bringing the richness of Indian music and art to a diverse and enthusiastic audience. His work has been featured in global publications and festivals, including the Times of India, Bangalore Mirror, Courrier International, Creative Gaga, and India Art Fair.
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