Mantra Songbook No.2

The Mantra Songbook No.2 by Joshua Barnes contains over 90 famous mantras, and detailed descriptions of each section that will benefit beginners and experienced practitioners alike. Designed beautifully, and with the harmonium in mind, you’ll find a range of chord diagrams, keys, and music guidance throughout the book to support your learning and build confidence as you go, making it ideal for kirtan, singing circles, and personal practice. The structure also allows flexibility, so you can easily adapt the chants to other instruments such as piano, shruti box, or any other melodic instrument. Whether you’re accompanying yourself or playing with others, the Mantra Songbook No. 2 is easy to use in any situation. The book thoughtfully guides players through chords, lyrics, IAST Sanskrit, translations, and even helpful links to recordings of each mantra, making this a lifelong companion for any player looking to deepen their experience. FEATURES 90+ Mantras – spiral-bound on 280 high-quality pages, in full color. QR codes to original recordings for learning Curated Spotify & Youtube playlists Chords for harmonium & guitar accompaniment, as well as a helpful shruti box combination guide. Introduction to Mantra, Bhakti, Kirtan and Sanskrit Organized into 5 sections: Openings, Shiva, Shakti, Bhakti & Closing Deity explanations: Ganesh, Shiva, Durga, Kali, Lakshmi, Saraswati, Krishna, Radha, Sita Ram & Hanuman Music Toolkit: Chords sheets for harmonium & guitar, shruti box combinations, Major and Minor scales, Circle of 5ths & Diatonic Chords Extra blank-lined notes section for personal reflection Dimensions: A5 | 148 x 210 millimeters | 5.8 x 8.3 inches Weight: 1.5 lbs