Instrumental

                                       TABLA PRATHAMA (FIRST YEAR)
                                                      PRACTICAL

                                                            

M.M. 200

1.           Ability to play in the following Talas :-

            a. Teentaal :- Two Quidas with four paltas with Tihai. Two Mukhras. Two Tukda.

            b. Jhaptaal :-  One Quida, two Palta and Tihai. One Mukhra.One Tukda.

2.           Non-Detail           Ektal, Adachartal, Dhamar Kahrwa and Dadra

Ability to play all the Thekas of above Talas in Thah and Dugun Laya.

3.          Padhant of all the prescribed Talas, their Thekas and compositions showing Tali-Khali by hands.

4.           Knowledge of Theka- Variations of kaharwa and Dadra Taal.

 Note :- There shall be no theory paper in Prathma-First Year (Tabla). 

                                   TABLA PRATHAMA
                                       PRACTICAL

M.M.-200

Technique of producing the basis syllabus.

PRESCRIBED TALS

(A)         DETAIL               :      Trital, Jhaptal, Ektal

(B)         NON-DETAIL       :      Tilwada, Adachartal, Jhoomra, Punjabi,

Dhamar, Kahrwa and Dadra

  • Two Kaydas with Paltas,Two Tukras, Two Relas, Two Mukhras and Tihais in each Tal of Category 'A’

  • Ability to play all the Thekas Talas of Category 'B' in Thah, Dugun and Chougun.

  • Padhant of all the prescribed Talas, their Thekas and compositions show- ing Tali-Khali by hands.

  • Elementary knowledge of tuning the instrument

  • Knowledge of Theka-Variations of Kaharwa & Dadra Taal.

                                TABLA MADHYAMA PART - I
                                          PRACTICAL

M.M.-200

 

Revision of the Previous Course.

  1. Trital: Two advance quidas with Five Paltas in each. Three advance Gat, two Mukdas and Relas. Three Tukdas and Simple Tihais and the playing of Trital in Adilaya.

  2. Ability to play the Thekas of the following Talas in Barabar, Dugun, Tigun and Chaugun.

  3. Adachartaal, Roopak, Sooltaal, Matta, Gajajhama, Teora

  4. Adachartaal and Roopak: Two Quidas, Two Gats, Two Relas, Two Mukhdas, Two Tukdas and advance Tihais in each Taal.

  5. Chautaal and Sooltaal: Four Tukdas and Two Parans (Sada and Chakradar ) and advance Tihai in each Taal.

  6. Tuning of the Instrument.

  7. Padhant of all Talas and Bols prescribed.

 

                                TABLA MADHYAMA PART - II
                                             PRACTICAL

M.M. 200

Revision of the Previous Course.

1.         Tritaal: Three advance Quidas with five Paltas in each. Three advance Gat, Three Mukdas, Two Relas. Four Tukdas, Two Chakkardar Tukda, Two Sadi Paran, One Chakkardar Paran and Tihai (Damdar and Bedam).

2.          Ability to play the Thekas of the following Talas in Thah, Dugun, Tigun and Chaugun Laya:-

Farodast, Pancham Sawari (15 matras), Ashtamangal (11 matras), Dhamar, Basant (9 matras), Choutaal and Rudra.

3.          Pancham Sawari ( 15 matras) and Ektaal- Two Quidas with Four Paltas in each, Two Gats, Two Rela, Two Mukhdas, Two Tukdas, Two Sadi Paran and advance Tihais in each Taal.

4.          Dhamar and Sooltaal :- Four Tukdas and Two Paran (Sadi and Chakkardar) and advance Tihai in each Taal.

5.          Padant of all Prescribed Talas, their Thekas and compositions showing Tali-Khali by Hands.

6.           Tuning of the Instrument.

 

                                  TABLA VISHARAD PART- I
                                              PRACTICAL

M.M.-200

 

Revision of the Previous Course

1.          Trital: Peshkar, Two advance Quidas, Four advance Gats, Three Mukhdas, Four Tukdas and Two Relas with eight Paltas in each.

2.           The following Talas:-

Shikar, Rudra, Yati Shikar and Chitra-Their Thekas in Barabar Dugun Tigun and Chaugun Layas with simple Tukdas and Tihais.

3.           Taal Farodast and Pashtu with simple Quidas.

4.           The use of Laggi and Ladi

5.           Padhant of all the Talas and Bols learnt.

6.           Padhant of Thekas of prescribed Talas in Adi, Kuadi Layakaris.

 

                                           TABLA VISHARAD PART II
                                                        PRACTICAL

M.M.-200

           Revision of the Previous Course.

1.           Trital: Advance Peshkars, Gat, Quidas, Relas, Tukdas, Mukhdas and

Parans and Advance Composition in Khand, Tisra, Misra Jatis.

2.           The following Talas:-

Basant, Brahma, Laxmi, Vishnu, Ganesh And Mani with the ability to perform on them, Four Sada Tukdas, Two Chakradar Tukdas - Four Sada Parans, Two Kamali Chakradar Parans, Two Mukdas and Two Relas in each Taal.

3.          Ability to play the Theka of Trital in Barabar, Dugun, Tugun, Chaugun and Adi Laya.

4.           Perfect Tuning of the instrument.

5.          Ability to play the Thekas of all prevalent Talas in Vilambit Laya and those Talas that are played with String instrument and Drut Khayal and Tarana

6.           Perfect Padhant of all the Talas and Bols learnt in any given Laya.

                                                   TABLA NIPUN PART- I
                                                            PRACTICAL
                       

           M.M.-200

          Revision of the Previous Course.

1          Comprehensive Study of Trital, Jhaptal, Ektal and Adachartaal with Delhi Peshkar, Quidas, Paltas, Gats, Tukdas and Relas, two in each in the style of Delhi and Ajrala Gharanas.

2            One Gat in Adilaya and Tisra and Mishr Jati in each Taal.

3            Two Mukhdas of advance pattern in each Taal and in different layakaris.

4            Tihai (Both Damdar and Bedam) in all the prescribed Talas.

5            One manjhedar Gat in each Taal.

6            Padhant by beat of hands of the Thekas of all the Prescribed Talas with Quidas, Gats, Tukdas etc.

                                                 TABLA  NIPUN PART II
                                                          PRACTICAL

M.M.-200

 

Revision of the Previous Course.

1            Compresive study of Trital, Roopak, Sool, Sawari and Dhamar with Delhi Peshkars, Quaidas, Paltas, Gats, Tukdas and Relas two each in the style of Ajrala and Farrukhabad Gharanas.

2            One Gat of Kuwadi laya and Khand and Chatsra Jati in each Tala.

3            Two Mukkhdas or advance pattern in each Tala and in different Layakaris.

4            Tehai both Damadar and Bedam in all the Prescribed Talas.

5            One Kamal-ki-Gat and one Farmaishi Gat in each Talas.

6            Padhant by beat of hands of all the Prescribed Talas with Quidas Gats. Mukhdas etc.

                                                 TABLA NIPUN PART - III
                                                         PRACTICAL
                           
M.M.-400

Note: There shall be no Theory paper in Nipun Pt. III. Practical will be in two parts.

A           STAGE PERFORMANCE                                       M.M.-200

(Duration will be decided by examiner) Demonstration and questionnaire of the following Talas:

Trital, Rupak, Jhaptal, Ada-Chautaal, Basant and Rudra.

B           VIVA-VOCE                                                          M.M.-200

The examiner will examine the candidates on the following Topics:-

1            Gharana-Bajj and their comparison.

2            Formation of Tihais on spot.

3            Different kinds of Gats with examples.

4            Different kinds of Chakkardars with examples.

5            Demonstration of complex layakaries-Adi, Kuadi, Biyadi and Paungun of various Talas Thekas and speaking each of them in one and the same time cycle.

6            Knowledge of Jatis - yati & Grah.

 

PAKHAWAJ PRATHAMA (FIRST YEAR)
PRACTICAL

M.M. 200

1.           Description and study of the various parts of Pakhawaj.

2.          Technique of the instrument (Pakhawaj) concerned and how to produce syllabus (Varnas) on it individually and jointly.

3.           Ability to play in the following Talas:-

           a.           Choutal   :           Two easy Parans, Two Relas, Two Tihai.

           b.           Sooltal    :           Two easy Parans, Two Relas & Two Tihai.

4.           Non Detail :          Ektaal, Adachartal, Dhamar, Teevra, Jhaptal,

Kahrwa & Dadra. Ability to play (By hand), all the Thekas of above Talas in Thah and Dugun Laya showing Tali-Khali.

5.          Ability to play the Thekas of Dhamar and Teevra in Thah, Dugun and Chougun Laya.



Note
:-
There shall be no Theory paper in Prathma-Part I (Pakhawaj).

                                    PAKHAWAJ PRATHAMA
                                            PRACTICAL

  M.M.-200

Technique of producing the basic syllabus.

PRESCRIBED TALAS:-                  

(A)         DETAIL:              Choutal, Dhamar, Sooltal.
(B)        
NON-DETAIL       Teental, Teevra, Kaharwa, Dadra.

? Two easy Parans in each of the Talas in Category 'A’

? Two Relas in each of the Talas in Category 'A’

? Ability to play the Thekas and their variations of the Taals in Category 'B'

? Ability to play the "Dugun, Tigun and Chougun of all the prescribed Talas

? Simple Tihais in all the prescribed Talas.

? Padhant of all the Thekas of the prescribed Talas and their compositions

? Elementary knowledge of Tunning the instrument. 

                                   PAKHAWAJ MADHYAMA PART- I 
                                                      PRACTICAL

M.M.-200

 

Revision of the Previous Course.

1            Detailed study of the following Talas:- Sawari, Matt, Gajajhanpa and Chautal.

2            Padhant in Thah, Dugun and Chaugun of the prescribed Talas.

3            Phrases of Dhumkit and their use in all the prescribed Talas.

4.           One Mohra in each of the prescribed Talas.

5.           Two Sada Parans in each of the prescribed Talas.

6            One Chakradar Paran in each of the above prescribed Talas,

7            One Rela in each of the above prescribed Talas.

8            One Tisra Jati Ki Paran in each Taal.

9            Simple Tihais in each Taal (Bedam and Damdar)

10          Padhant of all the Talas and Bols learnt. 

                                 PAKHAWAJ MADHYAMA PART - II
                                                   PRACTICAL

M.M. 200

 

Revision of the Previous Course.

1.           Detailed study of the following Talas:- Chautal, Dhamar, Basant (9 matras) & Matt (18 matras)

2.           Padhant in Thah, Dugun, Tigun and Chaugun of the prescribed Talas.

3.           Phrases of Dhumkit and their use in all the prescribed Talas.

4.           Three Sada Parans in each of the prescribed Talas.

5.           One Chakkardar Paran in each of the prescribed Talas.

6.           One Rela in each of the prescribed Talas.

7.           One Tisra Jati Paran in each Taal.

8.           Tihais in all the prescribed Talas ( Bedam and Damdar).

9.           Sath-Paran in any one of the prescribed Talas.

10.        Padhant of all the prescribed Talas and Bols (Compositions) 

                                 PAKHAWAJ VISHARAD PART- I
                                               
PRACTICAL

M.M.-200

Revision of the Previous Course.

1            Detailed study of the following Talas with advance compositions: Shikhar, Rudra, Yati-Shikhar, Dhamar and Chautal.

2            Padhant in Dugun, Tigun and Chaugun of the prescribed Talas.

3            One Chakradar and Two Sada Parans in each of the prescribed Talas.

4            One Adilaya-ki-Paran in each of the prescribed Talas.

5            Tihais in all the prescribed Talas (Bedam and Damdar).

6            Badhaiya-ki-Paran in any two of the prescribed Talas.

7            Sath-Paran in any of the prescribed Talas.

8            One Rela in each of the prescribed Talas.

9            Padhant of all the prescribed Talas and Bols (Compositions) 

                                   PAKHAWAJ VISHARAD PART- II
                                                PRACTICAL

M.M.-200

 

Revision of the Previous Course.

1            Detailed study of the following Talas with advance compositions: Basant, Brahma, Laxmi, Ganesh, Vishnu and Mani.

2            One Chakradar and Two Sada Parans in each of the above Talas.

3            Knowledge of Jatis, Yati and Grah

4            One Adilaya-ki-paran in each of the prescribed Talas.

5            Sath parans in all the prescribed Talas.

6            One Mukhada or Mohara in each of the prescribed Talas.

7            Advance Tihais in all the prescribed Talas.

8            Perfect tuning of the instrument.

9            Padhant of all the prescribed Talas Bols. 

                                   PAKHAWAJ NIPUN PART- I
                                                  
PRACTICAL

M.M.-200

 

Revision of the Previous. Course.

1            Details Study of Choutal, Dhamar, Teora and Sool and Jhampa with all variations of Parans e.g. Sath Paran, Gat Paran giving more emphasis on Panse Gharana.

2            Paran in Kuadi Laya.

3            Parans in Tisra and Misra Jatis.

4            Bedam and Damdar Tihais in different Layas.

5            Padhant of all the Bols learnt.

6            Ganesh Paran in any Taal (Traditional)

                                  PAKHAWAJ NIPUN PART- II
                                           PRACTICAL

M.M.-200

 

Revision of the Previous Course.

1           Comprehensive study of Trital, Laxmi, Jhaptal, and Shikhar giving all varieties of parans e.g. Sath Parans. Gat Parans, Kavit Parans etc. both sada and Chakradar.

2            Emphasis should be given to Kudao Singh Gharana.

3            Parans and Tukadas in Viadi Laya in the Talas Prescribed.

4            Parans and Tukadas in Biadi Laya in the Talas Prescribed.

5            Top-ki-Paran and Gaj-paran in any Taal (Conventional).

6            Padhant of all the Bols learnt. 

                                      PAKHAWAJ NIPUN PART- III
                                               PRACTICAL

M.M.-400

Note:- There shall be no theory paper in Nipun Part-III. The Practical will be in two parts

(A)        STAGE PERFORMANCE:                                    M.M.-200

Demonstration and questionnaire of the following Talas: Chautaal, Dhamar, Ganesh, Rudra and Lakshmi.

(B)        VIVA-VOCE                                                        M.M.-200

The examination will examine the candidates on the following topics:

1            Gharana-Baj and their comparison.

2            Formation of Tihais on spot.

3            Different kinds of Gats with examples.

4            Different kinds of Yatis with examples.

5            Different kinds of Chakradaras with example.

6            Demonstration of complex layakaries-Adi, Kuwadi, Biyadi and Paungun of various Taal Thekas and speaking them in one and the same time cycle.

                                          TABLA / PAKHAWAJ PRATHAMA
                                                            THEORY

M.M.-100

(THERE SHALL BE COMBINED THEORY PAPERS OF TABLA & MRIDANG FROM-PRATHAMA TO NIPUN PART II)

1            A general knowledge of the origin of Tabla/Mridang.

2            Description and study of the various parts of Tabla/Mridang.

3            Technique of the instrument concerned and how to produce syllabus (Varnas) on it individually and jointly.

4            Difinitions of the following terms:-

Sangit, Tat Vadya, Avanadha Vadya, Ghana Vadya, Bhari, Tali, Vibhag. Avartan, Theka, Vilambit, Madhya, Drut, Barabar, Dugun, Tigun, Chaugun.

5            Difinition    of    the    following    terms: Quida, Gat, Mukhada, Rela, Tihai, Tukda, Paran Mohara, Bol, Palte.

6            Method of writing in notation all the prescirbed Talas with their Thekas and Bols.

7            Life sketch of great exponents of Tabla/Mridang. 

                                   TABLA / PAKHAWAJ MADHYAMA PART- I
                                                          THEORY

M.M.-100

Revision of the Theory learnt in the previous years.

1            Merits and demerits of the Tabla/Pakhawaj Players.

2            A general knowledge of the different Gharanas of Tabla/Mridang.

3            Definition of the following terms with examples Gat, Sath Paran: Laggi, Ladi, Paran, Delhi Peshkar, Uthan, Paral, Kamali-Chakradar.

4            The Talas that are used in accompaniment to the following styles of singing:-

Dhrupad, Dhamar, Hori, Bada Khayal, Chhota Khayal, Thumri, Bhajan, Tappa, Geet, Gazal and Qawwali.

5            A general knowledge of the other varieties of Taal Vadhya (Percussion instruments.)

6            Writing in notation of all the Talas prescribed.

7            Life sketch of any one of the following:-

  • Wajid Husian Khalifa

  • Pt. Sakharam

  • Ayodhya Prasad

  • Ustad Masit Khan

  • Ustad Munir Khan

                TABLA / PAKHAWAJ MADHYAMA PART - II
                                              THEORY

M.M. 100

1.           Brief History of Indian Music.

2.           A detailed study of the origin of Tabla/Pakhawaj.

3.          A comparative study of the Different Gharanas of Tabla/Pakhawaj and Baj (Styles).

4.           The Ten Pranas of Taal.

5.           Karnataka Taal System.

6.          General Knowledge of difference percussion instruments of North India.

7.          Writing in Taal Notation in Adi and Kuadi Layakaries (Thekas of Prescribed Talas).

8.           Writing in notation of all the prescribed Talas.

9.           Life sketch of anyone of the following:-

            a.           Kodau Singh.

            b.           Abid Husain.

            c.           Nana Saheb Panse.

            d.           Pt. Anokhe Lal.

            e.           Pt. Samta Prasad. 

                               TABLA / PAKHAWAJ VISHARAD PART- I
                                                    THEORY
                             

M/M.-100

1            A comparative study of the different bajs of Tabla or Pakhawaj.

2            The Ten Prans of a Taal.

3            A detailed study of the origin of Tabla/Pakhawaj

4            Writing in Taal notation Talas in Adi, Kuadi and Biadi Layakaries.

5            Difinition of the following terms giving examples:-

Prakar of the prescribed TaaL. Rau (रौ), Chala or Chalan, Misil(मिसि), Bant (बाटँ) Pench (पेँच), Angushthana (अंगुष्ठाना), Farad (फर्द) Charbagh (चारबाग), Dupalli (दुपल्ली).

6            Life sketch of any of the following:

Ustad Ahmad Jhan Thirakwa, Ustad Habiduddin Khan, Pt. Samta Prasad, Pt. Ambadas & Sri Parbat Singh. 

                         TABLA / PAKHAWAJ VISHARAD PART- II
                                               THEORY

M.M.-100

 

1.           A general study of the South Indian Taal System.

2.         The main characteristics of the different Gharanas of Tabla and Mridang and how to differentiate between them.

3.           Definition and knowledge of the following terms:-

Zarab, Wazen, Ati Vilamit, Ati Drut, Jati (five kinds) Yati (five kinds). Graha, Tipalli, Chaupalli, Lal Kila, Lom-Vilom, Ekhatthi Paran (एकहत्थी परन) Gat-Quidas, Gat-Paran, Navhakka (नवहक्का).

4        Knowledge of and difference between the two prevalent Taal notation systems: Viz: Bhatkhande and Vishnu Digamber.

5.          A general knowledge of the other North Indian percussion instruments (Taal Vadya).

6.           Tabla or Pakhawaj as accompaniment to: Vocal Music, Instrumental Music and Dance.

7.           Tabla or Pakhawaj as solo and accompaniment.

8.           Life sketch of any of the following:

            (a)       Abid Hussain

            (b)       Nathan Khan

(b)     Nana Saheb Panse.

            (d)       Kodau Singh

            (e)       Bada Munna Khan

                         TABLA / PAKHAWAJ NIPUN PART- I
                                          THEORY
Paper - I

M.M.-100

1            Indian concept of Taal and use of Taal Vadya in modern times.

2            Comparative study or ancient and modern Taal systems.

3.       Critical study of the different Gharanas and styles (Baj) of Tabla or Mridang.

4            Taal Prastar (Mathematical Process) from a given numbers of Materas.

5            Principles of solo performance and accompaniment.

6            Comparative study of North and Karnatak Taal System.

7            The use and importance of Chhand in Tabla/Mridang compositions.

8            The life sketch and contribution of great exponents of Tabla/ Pakhawaj

 

Paper-II

 M.M.-100

 

Essay of 800 words on any Topic of music of general interest.

FOR EXAMPLE:-

1.           Music and Society.

2.           Music and its relation to other fine arts.

3.           Indian music in International sphere.

4.           Institutional teaching of music and Guru Shishya Parampara.

5.           Institutional teaching of music and Guru Shishya Parampara.

NOTE: Examiner/Paper setter can choose some other similar Topics. 

                             TABLA / PAKHAWAJ NIPUN PART II
                                          THEORY Paper - I

 M.M.-100

Revision of the Previous Course.

1            A comparative study of Drums used in Western Music and Indian Taal Vadya.

2            Detailed study of Avnadha Vadhya as given in "Sangit Ratnakar".

3            A brief study of the Tala Adhyayas of Sanskrit Granthas.

4            Critical Analysis of different terms used in Tabla/Pakhawaj compositions giving examples.

5            Aesthetics and Stage performance in Indian Classical Music.

6            The relation between Chand-Laya.-Taal-Ras.

7            Different kind of Yatis with examples.

8            The use of Sam and Visham Graha and its importance in accompaniment. 

                                  PAPER-II 

M.M.-100

 

Essay of 800 words on any Topic of music of general interest.

FOR EXAMPLES

1.           Experimentalism in music.

2.           Indian music and spirituality.

3.           The concept of Fusion of Indian and Western Music.

4.           Role of artist in National Integration.

Note: Examiner/Paper setter can choose some other similar Topics.

 

 

                                                                                                                               

 

 

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