Praveshika Purna
As the student’s familiarity with Indian classical music progresses, he/she will be exposed to the use of the tanpura in the presentation of music, as also some semi-classical forms of music in this course. Also, there will be a written examination along with the practical oral examination here.
syllabus
1. Exploring Tanpura & It’s Usage.
2. Advanced Alankar & Taan Patterns.
3. Each of The Ragas Exploration.
4. Learning Bada Khayal Bandish – Gat.
5. Exploring Chota Khayal Ragas.
6. Learning Dhrupad & Dhamar.
7. Laxangeet & Tarana.
8. Preparing Dhun, Bhajan & Lokgeet.
9. Understanding Different Swara Types.
10. Vilambit Taal Detailed Study.
11. Practice Session / Exam Preparation.
12. Theory.
1. Exploring Tanpura & It’s Usage.
Introduction to Tanpura. Understanding the ways to use Tanpura. Basic Tanpura Tuning and Scale Information. And learning to play an acoustic Tanpura.
2. Advanced Alankar & Taan Patterns.
Learning Vakra (chromatic) Alankar & upto 10 Swara combinations of Alankar, Alankar self study pattern setup. Learning Shuddha Swara Palate & taal.
3. Each of the Ragas Exploration.
Getting familiar with discipline of Raga & Exploration of Raga Swara individually. Learning Raga Vistar, Raga based Alankar, raga Palate with Taal.
4. Learning Bada Khayal Bandish – Gat.
Raga Kalyan and getting familiar with Bhupali. Progressing with Aroh-avroh-pakad, Raga Vistar, Bada khayal gat Bandish in Vilambit taal.
5. Exploring Chota Khayal Ragas.
Required ragas are Alhaya Bilawal, Vrundavani Sarang, Bhairav, Bihag, Kedar, Tilak Kamod, Asavari, Bhairavi. Practicing each raga with Aroh, Awaroh, Pakad, gat – Chota Khayal Bandish, Sthayi – antara alap & Taan’s with different Taal.
6. Learning Dhrupad & Dhamar.
In depth information about Dhrupad. Complete study of Taal Choutal and Dhamar. Preparations of both compositions with Dugun.
7. Laxangeet & Tarana.
Preparing Laxangeet in 2 different raga. Learning Tarana & preparing one tarana with taal.
8. Preparing Dhun, Bhajan & Lokgeet.
Learning the famous bhajan ‘Payoji maine ram ratan dhan payo’. Preparing any lokgeet with detailed information.
9. Understanding Different Swara Types.
Understanding and noticing Meend Swara, Kan Swara, Nyasa Swara with different examples for clear understanding.
10. Vilambit Taal Detailed Study.
Detailed study of Vilambit Ektaal, Learning to write matra, Bol with exploration, Tala Lipi-Padhati. Getting familiar with Vilambita Laya, Teental, Ektal, Choutal, Dhamar, Dadra, Zaptal, Keherava.
11. Practice Session / Exam Preparation.
According to the syllabus we conduct listening session. Complete revision & practicing of Raga, Alankar, Palate, Dhrupad, Dhamar, LaxanGeet, Tarana, Bhajan, LokGeet, Swara Prakar, Taal Practice, etc. Complete guidance from teachers.
12. Theory.
Difference of North Indian and South Indian Classical Music. Importance of Nada, Gana-kriya, Definitions of Janya-Janaka Raga, Purvang- Uttarang Raga, Shudha-Chayalaga-Sankirna Raga, Dhrupad, Dhamar, Bhajan, Meeend, Gamak, etc. Exploring Pt. Vishnu Narayan Bhakhande and Pt. Vishnu D Paluskar Notation System. Biography of Pt. V. D. Paluskar.