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SAI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

CLASS IX ENGLISH

SOUND OF MUSIC-I

Lesson Notes

Theme

 The feature is written on theme that music transcends all barrier.
 The author‟s focus on Bismillah Khan‟s achievements in the field of classical
shehnai reveals how this great musician‟s life was devoted to his passion for
shehnai.
 It was Bismillah Khan‟s secular approach to music that sharpened his skill
without any bias towards the source of his opportunities.
 The life of this legendary musician is an example of rich, cultural heritage of India
that respects talent, irrespective of the artist.

Justification of the title

 The title „The Sound of Music‟ and the subtitle „The Shehnai Bismillah Khan” are
appropriate as they are in accord with the contents of the feature which
celebrates the melodious musicproduced by Bismillah Khan‟s shehnai.
 It also describes Bismillah Khan‟s evolution and the achievements as a
pioneering shehnaiplayer.

Message

• The life sketch of Bismillah Khan teaches the important lessons that Indian music
isvery rich and invigorating.
• Great musicians like Bismillah Khan not only adopted and inherited traditional
musicbut also enhanced it with their original contributions.

• conveys the message in Bismillah Khan‟s own words; “Teach your children music,
thisis Hindustan‟s richest traditions; even the West is now coming to learn our music”.
• One must love one‟s country and rise above communal feelings.

Detailed Summary

This chapter tells us about the origin of the musical instrument Shehnai.