Syllabus

Course Code: MPAV 532    Course Name: Voice Modulation, voice culture &Application of sound in Indian Music (Theory)

MODULE NO / UNIT COURSE SYLLABUS CONTENTS OF MODULE NOTES
1 Introduction to sound
a) Definition Meaning and Development of Sound.
b) Different types and elements of sound
c) Characteristics of sound .
d) Short notes on following:
Major tone , minor tone , Vibration , Frequeancy, wave , Resonance
2 Traditional Voice culture
a) Meaning and Definition of Voice culture
b) Concept of voice culture in historical musical treatise.
c) Voice culture in modern times.
d) Process of Voice-Production human body.
e) Meaning and role of Voice modulation
f) Voice Modulation In Different Musical Zoners
Classical ,semi classical , light Music, folk Music , playback Singing.
3 Concept of Riyaz
(a) Meaning and Defination of Riyaz.
(b) Concept of swarabhyas in Indian music
(c) Different steps and techniques of Riyaz in Indian music
(d) Importance of Riyaz in classical music
4 Detail study and notation system of Raga and Tala .
(a) Ablity to write notation and detailed description of ragas of prescribed syllabus. Maru bihag –Nat Bihag, Bilaskhani todi- Miyan Ki Todi, Madhukauns – Chandrakauns, Darbari, Malkauns,Shuddha kalyan
(b) A study of the following Talas and ability to write them in Ekgun, Dugun , Tigun & Chaugun Layakaries:
Dhamar , Sool Taal , Chautal , Ada-chautal, Tilwara , Tivra Taal.
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