PRIMARY COURSE
ADYA
Full marks in practical – 100
Practical
- Ability to sing the 7 Shuddha swaras and simple Alankaras using Shuddha swaras in sargam and aakaar.
- Aroh, Avroh, Pakad, Sargam Geet and Chhota Khayal (bandish only) in the following Raagas: Kalyan (Yaman), Kaafi, Khamaaj, Bhoopali and Bilawal.
- Knowledge of the features of the above Raagas and ability to identify these Raagas by listening to the Aroh – Avroh or Pakad.
- Ability to demonstrate Teen Taal, Dadra Taal and Keherva Taal in Thaay laya and knowledge of features (Taal parichay) of these Taals.
- Sing any Non-film Bhajan.
Oral Theory
- Knowledge of the features of Raagas of the syllabus (Thaath, Time, Swaras, Jaati, Vaadi, Samvadi).
- Definitions of Saptak, Alankaar, Aroh, Avroh, Pakad, Vadi, Samvadi.
MADHYA
Full marks in practical – 100
Practical
- Ability to sing and identify Shuddha and Vikrit swaras.
- Ability to sing Shuddha swara Alankaars in Ekgun and Dugun.
- Aroh, Avroh, Pakad and Chhota khayal along with simple Aalaps and Taans in the following Raagas : Bhairav, Brindavani Sarang, Bhoopali, Kalyan (Yaman), Kaafi, Khamaaj.
- Ability to identify the above Raagas by listening to the Aroh, Avroh or simple Aalap.
- Sing any non-film Bhajan.
- Taal parichay and demonstration of Teen Taal, Dadra Taal, Keharwa Taal in Thaay and Dugun laya.
Oral Theory
- Knowledge of the features of all Raagas in the syllabus.
- Definitions of: Naad, Swar,Shuddha and Vikrit Swar,Taal, Avartan, Laya, Sam, Taali, Khaali, Vibhag, Matra.
PURNA
Full marks in practical – 100
Practical
- Ability to sing Shuddha Swar Alankaars in Ekgun,Dugun and Chaugun.
- Aroh, Avroh, Pakad and Chhota Khayal along with Aalap and Taans (in sargam and akaar) in the following Raagas: Asavari, Bhairavi, Bhimpalasi, Alhaiya Bilawal, Desh, Bhoopali.
- One Lakshan Geet in any of the above Raagas.
- One Non-film Bhajan.
- Taal parichay and demonstration of Teen Taal, Dadra Taal, Keharva Taal and Ek Taal in Thaay and Dugun laya.
- Ability to identify the Raagas of Adya, Madhya and Purna by listening to Aroh, Avroh, Pakad or simple Aalap.
Oral Theory
- Knowledge of the features of Raagas of the syllabus.
- Basic knowledge of the Two main systems of Indian classical Music.
- Definitions of: Raag, Thaat, Jaati, Sthayi, Antara, Sanchari, Abhog, Aalap, Taan.
Note: Previous year’s portions also to be covered.
SANGEET MANJARI
(JUNIOR DIPLOMA)
Full marks in practical – 100
Practical
- One Badakhayal (Vilambit Khayal) in Raaga Bhoopali or Raaga Yaman (only Bandish)
- One Chhota Khayal in Teen Tal / Ek Taal in the following Raagas with Aalaps and Taans in Sargam and Aakaar: Desh, Bhairav, Tilak kamod, Jaunpuri, Bihaag, Kedar.
- One Dhrupad in Thay and Dwigun laya in any one of the above Raagas.
- Ability to identify the above Raagas by listening to Aroh, Avroh, Pakad or simple Aalap.
- One Bhajan of Meera or Kabir.
- Taal parichay and demonstration of all the previous year Taals, Rupak Taal and Chau Taal in Thaay and Dugun laya.
Oral Theory
- Knowledge of the feature of all Raagas of the syllabus.
- Definition of: Dhrupad, Gamak, Khatka,Murki, Meend, Kanswar, Janak Thaath, Janya and Ashraya raaga, Vakra swara, Varjit swar, Anuvadi and Vivadi swara, Jaati.
SANGEET SREE (I)
Full marks in practical – 100
Full marks in Oral Theory – 50
Practical
- One Vilambit Khayal / Bada Khayal with Aalaps in the following Raagas : Bihag, Bhimpalasi, Jaunpuri.
- One Chhota Khayal with Aalaps and Taans in the following Raagas: Bageshree, Hameer, Poorvi, Malkauns,Tilang, Patdeep.
- One Dhrupad in Thaay, Dugun and Chaugun layas in any one of the above Raagas.
- One Bhajan of Tulsidas or Surdas.
- Ability to identify the above Raagas by listening to simple Aalaps.
- Taal parichay and demonstration:
- Teen Taal, Dadra Taal, Keharva Taal in Thay, Dwigun and Chaugun layas
- Rupak Taal, Ek Taal, Chau Taal in Thay and Dwigun layas
- Jhap Taal and TeoraTaal in Thaay laya
Oral Theory
- Explain the followings: Dhwani, Kampan, Andolan,the Ten Thaats of Hindustani classical music, Chal and Achal swar, Poorvang and Uttarang, Sandhiprakash Raag, Geet ke Prakar (Types of Geet).
- Short introduction about Pt. Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande and Pt. Vishnu Digamber Paluskar’s notation systems.
- Basic knowledge about the parts of Tanpura and Tabla.
SANGEET SREE
(SENIOR DIPLOMA)
Full marks in practical – 100
Full marks in Theory – 50
Practical
- One Vilambit Khayal with Aalaps and Taans in the following Raagas: Bageshree, Malkauns, Bhairav (in 48 Matras).
- One Drut Khayal with Vistar / Aalaps, Boltaans and Taans in the following Raagas: Durga, Tilak-Kamod, Alhaiya Bilawal, Deshkar, Puriya Dhanashree, Kamod.
- Ability to identify Raagas by listening to Aalaps.
- One Dhrupad in Thaay, Dugun, Tigun and Chaugun layas and one Dhamar in Thaay and Dugun layas in any of the above Ragas.
- One Tarana in any of the above Ragas.
- One Bhajan of Nanak, Brahmanand or any composer from South India.
- Taal parichay and Demonstration of: a) Jhap Taal, Jhumra Taal, Dhamar Taal and Deepchandi Taal in Thay and Dwigun layas b) Ada Chau Taal and Sool Taal in Thay laya
Theory
- Comparative and detailed study of different Raags learnt till now.
- Writing down all Taals learnt till now in Ekgun (Thaay) and Dugun in Bhatkhande notation.
- Writing down notation of Bada and Chota Khayal in Bhatkhande notation.
- Short notes on: Poorvaang – Uttaraang, Sandhi Prakash Raag, Parmel Praveshak Raag, AdhvaDarshak Swar, Shudha, Chaaya Lag and Sankeerna Raag, Graha-Ansh-Nyaas, Shruti and Swar, Nibaddha and Anibaddha Gaan, Gayaki-Nayaki.
- Biographies of: Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande, Jaidev, Tansen, Amir Khusro.
- An essay on:
- Importance of Music in human life.
- Classical music and folk music.
- History of Indian Music (Vedic period).
SANGEET VIBHAKAR (I)
Full marks in practical – 100
Full marks in Theory – 50
Practical
- One Vilambit Khayal in 48 matras and one Drut khayal with Vistar, Aalaps and Taans in the following Raagas :Puriya Dhanashree, Hameer, Durga.
- One Madhya laya/Drut Bandish with Vistar, Aalaps and Taans in: Jaijaivanti, Chhayanat, Todi, Vibhas, Shankara, Miyan ki Malhar.
- One Tarana with Taans in any of the above Raagas
- One Dhrupad and one Dhamar in Thay, Dugun, Tigun, Chaugun in any of the above Raagas
- Ability to identify Raagas with the help of given Swaras
- Taal parichay and Demonstration of:
- Addha Taal, Tilwada Taal in Thay laya
- Ada Chau Taal, Sool Taal in Thay and Dwigun Layas
- Teen Taal, Ek Taal, Chau Taal in Thay, Dwigun, Tigun and Chaugun layas
7. Sing one Non film Bhajan
Theory
- Comparative and detailed knowledge of all the Raags learnt till now. Identifying various Raags with the help of Swaras.
- Writing down all the Taals learnt till now in Ekgun, Dugun, Tigun and Chaugun Layakaaris. Writing down Dhrupad and Dhamar in Thaay Laya in Bhatkhande notation.
- Comparative study of the Bhatkhande and Paluskar notation systems.
- Biographies of Vishnu Digambar Palushkar, Swami Haridas, Srinivas, Baiju Bawra, Gopal Nayak.
- Short notes on Tirobhaav-Abirbhaav, Raagalaap, Rupakalaap, Alpatwa-Bahutwa, Characteristics of Naad, Samay Chakra, Types of Taans, Types of Gamak, Geet ke Prakaar (types of Geet), Sanyaas-Vinyas-Apanyaas.
- Essay on
- History of Indian Music (post Vedic period)
- Importance of accompaniments in Vocal Music.
- Development of Music through the medium of Music Training in Schools.
- Theory syllabus of all previous years.
SANGEET VIBHAKAR
Full marks in practical – 200 (2 papers of 100 marks each)
Full marks in Theory – 100 (2 papers of 50 marks each)
Practical – First paper
- Demonstration of Vilambit khayal in 48 matras and Drut Khayal in the following Raagas, using Tanpura: Darbari Kanhada, Gaud Sarang, Lalit, Multani
- Ability to show Avirbhav, Tirobhav, Alpatwa and Bahutwa in the above Raagas
- One Madhya / Drut laya Bandish in the following Raagas: Basant, Marwa, Bahar, Adana.
- One Dhrupad, Dhamar and Tarana/Tirvat each, in any one of the above Raagas .
- Knowledge and understanding of the Raagas learnt in the previous levels. Ability to identify Raagas with the help of Aalaps.
Practical – Second paper
- Demonstration of Chaturang, Thumri, Dadra, Natya Sangeet and Folk songs from any state of India.
- Any non-film Bhajan.
- Knowledge of all Taals learnt till now and ability to demonstrate them in Ekgun, Dugun, Tigun and Chaugun layakaries.
- Ability to show Gaj jhampa, Jat, Matta and Pancham Savari Taals in Thaay laya (Ekgun).
Theory – First Paper
- Comparative and Detailed study of all the Raags of current and previous years. Identifying various Raags with the help of Swaras.
- Writing down the notation of Bada & Chhota Khayal and Tarana in Bhatkhande notation. Writing down Dhrupad and Dhamar in Ekgun, Dugun, Tigun and Chaugun in Bhatkhande notation.
- Writing down all the Taals learnt till now in Ekgun, Dugun, Tigun and Chougun.
- Comparative study of Hindustani and Carnatic Music systems.
- Knowledge of terminologies of previous years. Also, short notes on SarangDev’s Shruti-Swar Vibhajan, Dhrupad, Dhamar, Thumri, Tappa, Gandharva Geet, Position of Shudh Swaras on 22 Shrutis, Moorchhana, Sahayak Naad of Tanpura, Modern Thaath system.
Theory – Second Paper
- Biographies of Kabir, Tulsidas, Hussain Sharqi, Ustaad Alauddin Khan, Sadarang-Adarang, Pandit Omkarnath Thakur.
- The development of “Khayaal”.
- Essay on the following: i. Gharanas and their characteristics ii. “Rasa” in Music iii. Music and Literature. iv. Modern Era (Adhunik Kaal) of Music
- Study of various Musical Instruments
- Western Music terms like: Tone, Semi-tone, Harmony, Chord, Melody, Diatonic scale, Chromatic scale and Tempered scale, Time Signature, Clef etc.