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VOCAL CRANATIC FRESHERS & GRADE (1) – (6)
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Carnatic Vocal And Instruments (String) Syllabus
Freshers Grade-Viva - 30 Hours (24+6)
Objective(s)
• This grade introduces the rhythmic patterns and simple (Unmodulated) flat notes.
Outcome(s)
• The students will have the abilities to identify some flat notes and simple rhythms
• Also they will have the abilities to Sing those notes and perform the rhythm with their hand.
Methods
• The students shall be taught with Piano and by clapping with the songs. Simple Rhythmic Improvisation of English Poems
• Clap and perform the simple English poems 3
• Clap back and perform the simple English poems 3
• Clap and perform the notes of the simple English poems 3
• Clap back and perform the notes of the simple English poems 3
• Clap normal and perform the simple English poems 3 in Double the Speed
• Clap back normal and perform the simple English poems 3 in Double the
Speed
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• Clap normal and perform the notes of the simple English poems 3 in Double
the Speed
• Clap back Normal and perform the notes of the simple English poems 3 in
Double the Speed
• Clap normal and perform the simple English poems 3 in Half the Speed
• Clap back normal and perform the simple English poems 3 in Half the Speed
• Clap normal and perform the notes of the simple English poems 3 in Half the
Speed
• Clap back Normal and perform the notes of the simple English poems 3 in
Half the Speed
Composition level - Fresher
• Swara Varisai – 12 – To be practiced in 3 speeds
• Janta Varisai – 4 – To be practiced in 3 speeds
• Upper / hechchu Staayi Varisai – 2 – To be practiced in 3 speeds
Freshers Theory
Names of the:
• Saptha swaras (seven swaras)
• Sruthi swaras
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First Grade Viva & Sight Reading - 40 Hours (20x2)
Objective(s)
• This grade introduces the notes and Time signatures of the Carnatic Music. Outcome(s)
• The students will have the abilities to identify some music notes and the common Time Signatures.
Methods
• The students shall be taught with the musical games and Piano and by clapping with the songs.
1.1 Melodic Improvisation of English Poems: Level-1
• Clap and perform the simple English poems 3
• Clap and perform the notes of the simple English poems 3
• Clap and perform the notes of the simple English poems 3 with note A♭
instead of A
• Clap and perform the simple English poems 3 with note A♭ instead of A
• Clap normal and perform the notes of the simple English poems 3 in Double
the Speed with note A♭ instead of A
• Clap normal and perform the simple English poems 3 in Double the Speed
with note A♭ instead of A
• Clap normal and perform the notes of the simple English poems 3 in Half the
Speed with note A♭ instead of A
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• Clap normal and perform the simple English poems 3 in Half the Speed with
note A♭ instead of A
Music Sight Reading: Level 1
• Performing quarter notes in the time signature (4+2+2)/4
• Performing eighth notes in the time signature (4+2+2)/4
• Performing sixteenth notes in the time signature (4+2+2)/4
• Performing half notes in the time signature (4+2+2)/4
• Performing whole notes in the time signature (4+2+2)/4
• Performing multiple notes (quarter, eighth, sixteenth, half, and whole) in
the time signature (4+2+2)/4
1.2 Compositions level-1
• Swara Varisai – 15 - To be practised in 3 Speeds
• Jantai Varisai – 6 - To be practised in 3 Speeds
• Upper/Hechchu Staayi Varisai – 4 - To be practised in 3 Speeds
• Thakku Staayi Varisai – 2 - To be practised in 3 Speeds
• Saptha Taala Alankarams - 3 - (Eham, roopaham and Thriputa)- To
be practised in 3 Speeds
First Grade Theory
Names of the twelve swara sthaanams
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Definition of Musical terms: Aarohanam, Avarohanam, Sruthi, Swaram, Sthaayi,
Swaravali, Akshara-Kaalams, Jantai Varisai, Alankaram
Definitions of Thaalam, Thala- Ankams, Lagu, Dhrutham , Anudrutham
Names of the Sapta- Thaalas with their respective Angams and Symbols.
Second Grade Practical 40 Hours (32+8)
Objective(s)
• This grade introduces the complex rhythmic patterns and all music notes. Outcome(s)
• The students will have the abilities to perform all the music notes, and the Time Signatures of Carnatic Music.
• Also they will have the abilities to perform those notes and perform the time signatures with their hand.
• Also they will have the abilities to improvise with simple notes Methods
• The students shall be taught with the musical games and Piano and by clapping with the songs.
2.1 Melodic Improvisation of English Poems – Level 2
• Clap and perform the notes of the simple English poems 3 with note D♭
instead of D
• Clap and perform the simple English poems 3 with note D♭ instead of D
• Clap normal and perform the notes of the simple English poems 3 in Double
the Speed with note D♭ instead of D
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• Clap normal and perform the simple English poems 3 in Double the Speed
with note D♭ instead of D
• Clap normal and perform the notes of the simple English poems 3 in Half the
Speed with note D♭ instead of D
• Clap normal and perform the simple English poems 3 in Half the Speed with
note D♭ instead of D
Musical Improvisation: Level-1
• Improvising maximum range of 3 stepwise notes in 4/4 with minimum of 4 bar
phrase, with quarter notes.
• Improvising maximum range of 3 stepwise notes in (4+2+2)/4 with minimum of
2 bar phrase, with quarter notes.
• Improvising maximum range of 3 stepwise notes in (2+4)/4 with minimum of 4
bar phrase, with quarter notes.
• Improvising maximum range of 3 stepwise notes in 6/8 with minimum of 6 bar
phrase, with quarter notes.
• Improvising maximum range of 3 stepwise notes in (2+3)/8, (3+4)/8, and
(4+5)/8; with minimum of 6 bar phrase, with quarter notes.
2.2 Compositions: Level-2
• Thakku Stayi - 4
• Thattu Varisai - 2
• Saptha Taala Alankarams - 7
(Dhuruva, Matya, Jampa, & Ada)
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• Geetam – in two speeds – 4
Language – (Tamil, Telungu, Kannada, Sanskrit) - Optional
Ragas - (Malahari, Mohanam, Suddhasaveri
Kalyani, Ananda-bhairavi, Kamboji
Mayamalava gowla, Madyamavathi
Harikamboji, Bowli)
• Jathiswaram – 1
Raagas – Bilahir, Kalyani, Shankarabaranam
Saveri, vasantha, Hamsadhwani,
Aabohi, Khamas - (Optional)
4. Divya – nama kirtanas (Sri Thiagarajah) – 2
5. Thevaaram – 3
Second Grade Theory
Definition of signs used in notation-namely, Akshara-kaala signs(comma, semi colon), Sthaayi symbols(only 3 sthaayi ie Mandra, Mathya, Thara), Kaalam(only 3 kala speed) or degree of speed signs, Thaala anga divisions, Aavartham endings. Numerical signs in Jaathi, Thala angam(Lagu symbols) and symbols used for Gamakams Swarastaanas taken by ragams handled in the practical lessons and their Aarohanam, Avarohnam. Lakshanam of Geetam with the names of composers. Triangam-Lagu, Drutam, Anudrutam – signs and definitions. Saptha Thalams and the scheme of 35 Thalam using 5 Jaathis in Lagu. Swarastanas taken by ragams handled in the practical lessions and their Aarohanam, avarohanam
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Third Grade – Practical 50 Hours (25x2)
Objective(s)
• This grade introduces the all carnatic music notes with modulations. Also the grade introduces the musical intervals.
Outcome(s)
• The students will have the abilities to perform all the music notes of Carnatic Music.
• Also they will have the abilities to perform those notes and perform the time signatures with their hand simultaneously.
• Also they will have the abilities to improvise with all carnatic music notes with modulations.
• Also they will have the abilities to perform in the specified intervals. Methods
• The students shall be taught with pure carnatic singing or pure carnatic type of playing with the instruments with all appropriate modulations of each carnatic music notes. Piano shall be used to demonstrate the intervals.
3.1. Music Sight Reading: Level 2
• Performing quarter notes with perfect fourth intervals in the time signature
(4+2+2)/4
• Performing multiple notes with perfect fourth intervals in the time signature
(4+2+2)/4
• Performing quarter notes with perfect fifth intervals in the time signature
(4+2+2)/4
• Performing multiple notes with perfect fifth intervals in the time signature
(4+2+2)/4
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• Performing quarter notes with minor third intervals in the time signature
(4+2+2)/4
• Performing multiple notes with minor third intervals in the time signature
(4+2+2)/4
• Performing quarter notes with major third intervals in the time signature
(4+2+2)/4
• Performing multiple notes with major third intervals in the time signature
(4+2+2)/4
• Performing quarter notes with minor sixth intervals in the time signature
(4+2+2)/4
• Performing multiple notes with minor sixth intervals in the time signature
(4+2+2)/4
• Performing quarter notes with major sixth intervals in the time signature
(4+2+2)/4
• Performing multiple notes with major sixth intervals in the time signature
(4+2+2)/4
• Performing quarter notes with minor seventh intervals in the time signature
(4+2+2)/4
• Performing multiple notes with minor seventh intervals in the time signature
(4+2+2)/4
• Performing quarter notes with major seventh intervals in the time signature
(4+2+2)/4
• Performing multiple notes with major seventh intervals in the time signature
(4+2+2)/4
• Performing quarter notes with octave intervals in the time signature (4+2+2)/4
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• Performing multiple notes with octave intervals in the time signature (4+2+2)/4
• Aarohanam and Avarohanam of the following Ragams
Mayamalavagowla, Mohanam, Ananda-bhairavi, Kalyani, Shankarabharanam and Hamsadhwani.
3.2 Compositions: Level-3
• Taana Varnam – 2 [Adi Talavarnam – in two speed ]
• Lakshana Geetham or Suladi - 1
• Krithi or Keerthana – 3
• Swarajati – 1
• Thevarams – 3 [should not be repletion of previous grade ]
• Puranam - 1
• Thirupugazh – 1
• Sight singing – Aarohanam and Avarohanam of following raagams:
Maayamalavagowla, Mohanam, Anandabhairavi, Kalyani, Shankarabharanam
and hamsadhwani
Third Grade Theory
Definition of the following ragams: Janaka raagam, Janya raagam and its varieties (the 8 kind of varja raagams with examples). The 3 types of Vakra raagams with examples. Vaageyakaras or Composers: Puranthara Dasar and Muthuthandavar and their contributions to Carnatic music. Brief Raaga Lakshanam for the following Raagas in Table format: Mohanam, Hamsadwani, Kalyani, Mayamalavagowla, Shankarabharanam.
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Musical Instruments: Thambura & Mirudhangam – Structure and the art of handling of these Vaadyams(Instruments). Knowledge of the present and past vidwaans names. Description(Lakshanam) of Swarajati, Jatheeswaram and Varnam. Definitions of Musical terms: Raagam, Varjam (Audhava-sahadava-sampoorna), Upanga-bhashangam, Tri-sthayi raagam, Ancient raagam, Aupicious raagam, Melakartha raagam Definitions of the following Musical terms: Graham or Eduppu, Samam-Anakatam—Atheetham. Practsing to write varnam with notations (swaram and sahithyam).
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Diploma – Year 1 (Grade 4)
Objective(s)
• This grade introduces the leap notes of carnatic music with modulations. Outcome(s)
• The students will have the abilities to perform all the music notes of Carnatic Music with leap notes.
• Also they will have the abilities to perform leap notes and perform the time signatures with their hand simultaneously.
• Also they will have the abilities to improvise with all carnatic music leap notes with modulations with the specified intervals.
Methods
• The students shall be taught with pure carnatic singing or pure carnatic type of playing with the instruments with all appropriate modulations of each carnatic music notes. Piano shall be used to demonstrate the intervals and leap notes.
4.1 Musical Improvisation: Level-3
• Improvising maximum range of 3 notes, up to a 4th, 1 step & 1 leap notes in
4/4 with minimum of 4 bar phrase, with quarter notes.
• Improvising maximum range of 3 notes, up to a 4th, 1 step & 1 leap notes in
(4+2+2)/4 with minimum of 2 bar phrase, with quarter notes.
• Improvising maximum range of 3 notes, up to a 4th, 1 step & 1 leap notes in
(2+4)/4 with minimum of 4 bar phrase, with quarter notes.
• Improvising maximum range of 3 notes, up to a 4th, 1 step & 1 leap notes in
6/8 with minimum of 6 bar phrase, with quarter notes.
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• Improvising maximum range of 3 notes, up to a 4th, 1 step & 1 leap notes in
(2+3)/8, (3+4)/8, and (4+5)/8; with minimum of 6 bar phrase, with quarter
notes.
• Improvising maximum range of 3 notes, up to a 4th, 1 step & 1 leap notes in
4/4 with minimum of 4 bar phrase, with half notes.
• Improvising maximum range of 3 notes, up to a 4th, 1 step & 1 leap notes in
(4+2+2)/4 with minimum of 2 bar phrase, with half notes.
• Improvising maximum range of 3 notes, up to a 4th, 1 step & 1 leap notes in
(2+4)/4 with minimum of 4 bar phrase, with half notes.
• Improvising maximum range of 3 notes, up to a 4th, 1 step & 1 leap notes in
6/8 with minimum of 6 bar phrase, with half notes.
• Improvising maximum range of 3 notes, up to a 4th, 1 step & 1 leap notes in
(2+3)/8, (3+4)/8, and (4+5)/8; with minimum of 6 bar phrase, with half notes.
• Improvising in Ragas – Aabohi, Mayamalavagowla, Shankarabaranam, Kalyani, Bilahari, Mohanam.
4.2. Compositions: Level-4 Vocal Instrument
1. Aadi Tala Varnam 2 1
2. Ragamalika Varnam 1 1
3. Varnam in Ata taala (in 2 speeds) 1 1
4. Kriti or Keerthana 4 3
5. Thevarams 2 1
6. Thirupugazh 2 1
7. Subramaniya Bharatiyar Songs 2 1
Sight singing for vocal only
Simple sancharams set to adi or Rupaka Talams
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Ragas – Aabohi, Mayamalavagowla, Shankaraparanam, Kalyani, Bilahari, Mohanam
Diploma Year 1 (Fourth Grade) Theory
Scheme of 72 Melakartas- Names of Chakkras, the allocation of the swara mnemonics in the chakras Definition of Raagas with suitable examples: Janya Raagas: , Bhashanga – Upanga. Definition with suitable examples: Nishadhandya - Dhaivadhandya - Panchamandhya. Vaageyakaras or Composers: Gopalakrishna Bharati / Sri Thyagaraja and their contributions to Carnatic Music Musical Instruments: Violin & Flute – Structure and the art of handling of these Vaadyams. Tunning of these instruments and use of these instruments in Carnatic Music. Practising to write Varnam with notations (swara and sahitya) Raga Lakshanam : Harkambhoji, Sudhasaveri, Aarabhi, Bilahari, Aabohi, Kamboji, Panthuvarali, Sriranjani, Anandhabhairavi and Keeravani.
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Diploma - Year 2 ( Grade 5) 60 Hours
Objective(s)
• This grade introduces the compound time signatures of carnatic music with note modulations. Also it introduces the improvisation of simple modes in carnatic music.
Outcome(s)
• He students will have the abilities to perform the compound time signatures with their hand.
• Also they will have the abilities to improvise with all carnatic music notes with modulations with the compound time signatures.
• Also they will have the abilities to improvise simple Ragas. Methods
• The students shall be taught with pure carnatic singing or pure carnatic type of playing with the instruments with all appropriate modulations of each carnatic music notes. Encourage the students to listen to the raga improvisations of different performers.
5.1 Musical Improvisation: Level-4
• Improvising maximum range of 4 notes, up to a 5th, in 4/4 with minimum of 4
bar phrase, with dotted notes.
• Improvising maximum range of 4 notes, up to a 5th, in (4+2+2)/4 with
minimum of 2 bar phrase, with dotted notes.
• Improvising maximum range of 4 notes, up to a 5th, in (2+4)/4 with minimum
of 4 bar phrase, with dotted notes.
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• Improvising maximum range of 4 notes, up to a 5th, in 6/8 with minimum of 6
bar phrase, with dotted notes.
• Improvising maximum range of 4 notes, up to a 5th, in (2+3)/8, (3+4)/8, and
(4+5)/8; with minimum of 6 bar phrase, with dotted notes.
• Improvising maximum range of 4 notes, up to a 5th, in 4/4 with minimum of 4
bar phrase, with tied notes.
• Improvising maximum range of 4 notes, up to a 5th, in (4+2+2)/4 with
minimum of 2 bar phrase, with tied notes.
• Improvising maximum range of 4 notes, up to a 5th, in (2+4)/4 with minimum
of 4 bar phrase, with tied notes.
• Improvising maximum range of 4 notes, up to a 5th, in 6/8 with minimum of 6
bar phrase, with tied notes.
• Improvising maximum range of 4 notes, up to a 5th, in (2+3)/8, (3+4)/8, and
(4+5)/8; with minimum of 6 bar phrase, with tied notes.
• Improvising range of Octave (diatonic) notes in 4/4 with minimum of 4 bar
phrase, with quarter notes.
• Improvising range of Octave (diatonic) notes in (4+2+2)/4 with minimum of 2
bar phrase, with quarter notes.
• Improvising range of Octave (diatonic) notes in (2+4)/4 with minimum of 4 bar
phrase, with quarter notes.
• Improvising range of Octave (diatonic) notes in 6/8 with minimum of 6 bar
phrase, with quarter notes.
• Improvising range of Octave (diatonic) notes in (2+3)/8, (3+4)/8, and (4+5)/8;
with minimum of 6 bar phrase, with quarter notes.
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Compositions: Level-5
Vocal Instrument 1. Ata tala varnam 2 1
2. Taana Varnam in any other Taalam 1 1
(other than Adi or Ata thalam)
3. Madyama Kaala Kriti/Keerthanams 2 2
* (A short raga Alapana and Kalpana swarams for a Madyama
Kala Kriti or Keerthana chosen by the student)
4. Swara-jati 1 1
5. Chaukakaala Kriti / Keerthana 2 1
6. Nava varnam / Navagraha Kriti 1 1
( by Muththuswamy Desikar )
7. Ashtapadhi by Jeyadevar or 1 1
Jawali or Tarangam
Sight singing : Harikamboji, Vasanta, Hindolam, Karaharapirya, Pantuvarali, Simhendramadhyamam Student should submit a scrapbook.
Diploma Year 2 (Fifth Grade) Theory
Raaga Lakshanam for the following Raagas: Bhairavi, Hindolam, Kamas, Vasantha, Simhendramadhyamam, Bhoopalam, Dhanyasi, Thodi, Surati, Kanada, Shanmugapriya and Neelambari. Musical Forms: Kriti, Keerthana, Raagamalika, Tillana, Ashtapadhi, Jaawali (structure & use)
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Musical Terms: Sarvakalika Ragam, Kalpita Sangeetham, Kalpana Sangeetham (Manodharma Sangeetham) – Definition with examples. Definitions of : Raaga-chaya swarama, Amsa, Jeeva, Nyasa swarams, Kampita swaram. Vaageyakaras or Composers: Muthuswami Dhikshitar, Shyma Sastri & Arunachala Kavirayar –their contributions to Carnatic music. Vaagekaras / Composers : Gopalakrishna Bharati & Sri Thiyagarajah – Their life story and contribution to Carnatic music Musical instruments: Veena, Ghatam & Kanjira – Structure and the art of handling of these Vaadyams. Tuning of these instruments and use of these instruments in Carnatic Music. Know names of past & present vidwaans. The scheme of 72 Melakartas. Names of Ragas contained in each chakra. Details of the Ragas, Swara mnemonics and mela mnemonics (Ps, Sri, etc.) Practising to write Varnam with notations ( Sawara and sahitya )
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Diploma ( sixth Grade) 60 Hours
Objective(s)
• This grade introduces Lyrics Improvisation of carnatic music with note modulations. Also it introduces the improvisation of complex modes in carnatic music.
Outcome(s)
• He students will have the abilities to perform the Niraval with appropriate time signatures on their hand.
• Also they will have the abilities to improvise with all carnatic music Lyrics with modulations with the time signatures.
• Also they will have the abilities to improvise complex Ragas. Methods
• The students shall be taught with pure carnatic singing or pure carnatic type of playing with the instruments with all appropriate modulations of each carnatic music notes. Encourage the students to listen to the raga improvisations of different performers.
6.1. Advanced Music Improvisation
• Improvising range of Octave (Simple Chromaticism) notes in 4/4 with
minimum of 4 bar phrase, with quarter notes.
• Improvising range of Octave (Simple Chromaticism) notes in (4+2+2)/4 with
minimum of 2 bar phrase, with quarter notes.
• Improvising range of Octave (Simple Chromaticism) notes in (2+4)/4 with
minimum of 4 bar phrase, with quarter notes.
• Improvising range of Octave (Simple Chromaticism) notes in 6/8 with
minimum of 6 bar phrase, with quarter notes.
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• Improvising range of Octave (Simple Chromaticism) notes in (2+3)/8, (3+4)/8,
and (4+5)/8; with minimum of 6 bar phrase, with quarter notes.
• Improvising range of Octave (Simple Chromaticism) notes in 4/4 with
minimum of 4 bar phrase, with half notes.
• Improvising range of Octave (Simple Chromaticism) notes in (4+2+2)/4 with
minimum of 2 bar phrase, with half notes.
• Improvising range of Octave (Simple Chromaticism) notes in (2+4)/4 with
minimum of 4 bar phrase, with half notes.
• Improvising range of Octave (Simple Chromaticism) notes in 6/8 with
minimum of 6 bar phrase, with half notes.
• Improvising range of Octave (Simple Chromaticism) notes in (2+3)/8, (3+4)/8,
and (4+5)/8; with minimum of 6 bar phrase, with half notes.
• Improvising range of Octave (Simple Chromaticism) notes in 4/4 with
minimum of 4 bar phrase, with quarter & half notes.
• Improvising range of Octave (Simple Chromaticism) notes in (4+2+2)/4 with
minimum of 2 bar phrase, with quarter & half notes.
• Improvising range of Octave (Simple Chromaticism) notes in (2+4)/4 with
minimum of 4 bar phrase, with quarter & half notes.
• Improvising range of Octave (Simple Chromaticism) notes in 6/8 with
minimum of 6 bar phrase, with quarter & half notes.
• Improvising range of Octave (Simple Chromaticism) notes in (2+3)/8, (3+4)/8, and (4+5)/8; with minimum of 6 bar phrase, with quarter & half notes.
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6.2. Compositions: Level-6 vocal Instrument
• Ata Tala Varanam 1 2
• Patha Varnam 1 1
• Pancharatna Kriti 1 1
• Kriti / Keerthanam 5 3
(Kritis and Keerthanas should not have
Less than 4 sangatis each)
• Raagamalika (Tamil, Telungu, Kannada 1 1
and Sanskrit compositions) including
Bhavayami Raguramam by Swathi Thirunaal
Maharajah, Ponniah Pillai, Seetaramiah etc.
• Padam 1 1
• Thillana 1 1
• Raaga Aalapana, Niraval and Kalpana
swaras for any Chauka Kaala Kriti / Keerthana.
Students should be able to handly these
Sections on their own
• A short Raga Aalapana of any Raaga chosen by the
Candidate
Prepare and submit a scrapbook
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Sixth Grade Theory (Diploma)
Raaga Aalapana - types and descriptions in detail. (e.g. Jeeva Swaram, Nyasa Swaram , Amsa Swaram, etc.) Varieties Tanam. Methods in Niraval. Methods of developing Kalpana Swaras. Gamakas – types and applications – (dasavida gamakas). Musical instruments: Veena, Nagasuram & Thavil - Structure and the art of handling of these Vaadyams. Know names of past & present vidwaans. Raaga Lakshanam for the following Raagas: Naattai, Sahaana, Gowlai, Begada, Saaveri, Mukhari, Dharbar, Atana, Dharmavati, Karaharapriya, Latangi, Chakravakam, Reetigowlai, Saranga and Nattakurinji. (The use of Swarastaana-graphs are essential in Raaga Lakshanam.) Vaageyakaras or Composers: Papanasam Sivan, Swati Thirunal Maharajah & Arunagirinathar –their contributions to Carnatic music. Brief knowledge of Pannisai. Mudras of 10 composers.