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Instrumental Music
| Course Code | Course Name | Content |
|---|---|---|
| CCM 01 | Introduction to Classical Music | Definition of the following with examples:Janaka Ragas, Janya Ragas, Audava, Shadava, Sampoorna, Swarantara Ragas,Varja and Vakra Ragas, Upanga and Bashanga Raga,Panchamanthiya, Dhaivadanthiya and Nishadanthiya Ragas,Sapta Talas and their Angas, Laghu, Jaathis,35 Talas – Their Derivations,Structure and Characteristics of the following: Varnam,Keerthanam ,Sanchari Geetham,Lakshana Geetham. |
| CCM P1 | Basic exposure to classical music | Dhattu Varisai,Lakshana Geetham, Aathi Tala Varnam, Jampai Thala Varnam. |
| CCM 02 | Fundamentals of Classical Music | The 12 Swarasthanas and their 16 Names, The Instrument of Carnatic Music and Temple Music, Raga Lakshanam of the followingragas Mayamalavagoulai, Kalyani, Hamsadvani, Shankarabharanam, Pantuvarali, Kharaharapriya, Madhymavathi, Thodi, Aabogi, Mohanam, Arabhi,Bilahari, History of the following composers: Thyagaraja Swamihal, Arunagirinathar, Thirugnanasambandamoorthy Nayanar. |
| CCM P2 | Techniques of classical music | Keerthanas, Venpa, Thirupughaz, Thevaram, Candidates should be able to sing/ play musical phrases based in the following ragas: Mayamalavagoulai, Shankarabharanam, Mohanam, Bilahari, Pantuvarali, Kalyani. |
| CCM P3 | Written Project on a selected theme | Written Project on a selected theme |
| Course Code | Course Name | Content |
|---|---|---|
| ACM 01 | Basic expression in Classical Music | The 72 mela kartha ragas – the classification and its basis, Manodharma sangeetham – Kalpana swaram as part of musical improvisation – methods, Tala dasap pranas: Characteristics of the following compositions: Thillana, Patham and Pada varnam. |
| ACM P1 | Divine Expressions of Music Forms | Patha Varnam, Aadhi Tala Varnam, Ada Thala Varnam, Ragamalika Varnam Madhyama Kala Keerthanam/Krithi Chauka Kala |
| ACM 02 | Essential Expression in Classical Music | Raga Lakshana of the following ragas: Harikamboji, Bhupalam, Malayamarutham, Khamas, Kedaragaula, Vasantha, Keeravani, Chakravakam, Sriranjani, Simhendramadyamam. Veena, Violin, Tambura, and Mridangam – Their structure, parts and functions. History of the following Composer: Purandaradasar, Gopalakrisna Bharathi, Thirunavakarasu Nayanar, Muthuthandavar. |
| ACM P2 | Divine Expressions of Music Forms | Keerthanam/Krithi, Thillana, Bharathiyaar Paadal, Patham, Thevaram, Thirupughazh. |
| ACM P3 | Project | Student should prepare a research report on selected topics |
| Course Code | Course Name | Content |
|---|---|---|
| DCM 01 | Techniques in Classical Music | Meaning of Grama, Moorchara and Jaathi, Characteristics of Ashtapadi, Jaavali, Ragamalikai and Pancharatnas, Instrumental music training in enhancing and complementing musical knowledge of vocalists, Dasavida Gamakas, Meaning of Grama, Moorchara and Jaathi, Characteristics of Ashtapadi, Jaavali, Ragamalikai and Pancharatnas. |
| DCM P1 | Techniques of Musical forms | Ada Tala Varnam, Madyama Kala Keerthanas, Chauka Kala Krithis (Replete With Sangathis), Pancharatna Keerthanas, Padam. |
| DCM 02 | Ragas and Thalas | Instrumental music training in enhancing and complementing musical knowledge of vocalists, Dasavida Gamakas, Raga Alapana and Niraval – Methods, Flute and, History of the following composers: Muthuswami Dikshitar, Syama Sastri, Sundara Moorthy Nayanar, The Ragalakshana of the following ragas: Goula, Naatai, Kaanada, Sahana, Shanmukapriya, Reethigowlai, Saranga, Attana, Subapanthuvarali, Yadukulakamboji. |
| DCM P2 | Aspects of Musical forms | Thillana, Javali, Ashtapathi, Tharangam, Ragamalika Keerthanas, Panchapuranam, Thirupughazh. |
| DCM P3 | Project | Student should prepare a research report on selected topics. |
| DCM P4 | Project | Project Project |
| Course Code | Course Name | Content |
|---|---|---|
| BCM 01 | Facts & Theory of Unique Ragas | Explanation of the following terms: Vadi, Samvadi, Anuvadi, Vivadi,The 22 Sruthis, Critical appreciation (essay) on two selected keerthanas or krithis, Progression of Pannisai, Classification of musical instruments – varieties and Types. History of the following composers: Manikavassagar, Papanasam Sivan, Arunachala Kaviraya, Explanation of the following: Tharu, Sindhu, Laavani, Prapandham, Isai Naadankangal, Katha Kaaladshepangal, Naatya Naadakangal, Raga lakshanam of the following ragas. |
| BCM P1 | Intensive Musical Forms | Ada, Talavarnam, Pancharatna, Keerthanas, Chauka, Kala, Krithis. |
| BCM 02 | Aspects of Indian Music | A Traditional Music and the need to Preserve and foster it. History of Indian Music Carnatic and Hindustani Music Their Distinction Comparative Study of Western and Eastern Music, The vocal facility and its construction in harnessing the expression, Importance of Mass Media in the Development of music, Carnatic Music in a multi-cultural environment – A research study. |
| BCM P2 | Facts of Scales in Music | Candidates are expected to render, Ragam-Tanam-Pallavi with anulomam, pratilomam and ragamalika swaras,Huseni,Hamirkalyani,Surutti, Characteristics of the following relation to planning: Prathamaangam, Dhvithiyangam, Pathakatpam, Anulomam, Prathilomam, Gathi, Pantuvarali, Varali, Dharbar, Behag. |
| BCM P3 | Project | Student should prepare a research report on selected topics. |
| BCM A1 | Any one of the Indian Instruments | Any one of the Indian Instruments – Violin, Miruthangam, Veena, Tabla or Bharathanatyam |
