Syllabus

Course Code: MMU 531    Course Name: Applied Music Theory and Musical Compositions -I (Theory)

MODULE NO / UNIT COURSE SYLLABUS CONTENTS OF MODULE NOTES
1 (i) A critical and comparative study of the following Ragas with special reference to Asawari , Kauns and Todi Ragangs :
Asawari – Komal Rishabh Asavari Chandrakauns, Madhukauns , Bilaskhani Todi -Gurjari todi, Madhuvanti – Multani
(ii) General Detailed study of following Basic Ragas:
Jaunpuri, Malkauns ,Miyan Ki Todi
(iii) Ability to compose and make notation of a given piece of poetry in a raga prescribed in the syllabus. Ability to compose and make notation of a gat in the Tala (other than Teentala suggested by the examiner.
(iv) A study of the following Talas with different layakaries as Aad (1-1/2 beats) Dugun ,tigun, Chaugun and Chhaguna . Teen taal, Ektaal , Ada Chautal, Rupak , Tivra.
2 (i) Classification of Indian Musical Instrumental and knowledge of the techniques of the following classical musical instruments of north and south India prevalent in modern time.
Vichitra Veena, Sarod, Shahnai, Tabla, Mridangam.
(ii) Types of Musical Compositions.
Prabandha, Dhrupada and Dhamar.
3 (i) Essays of the following topics from the view point of inter-disciplinary studies:-
a. Basic principles of Rag Mishran.
b. Pictorial Aspects of Ragas.
c. Appreciation of Music.
d. Muslim contribution to Indian Music.
e. Principles of Musical compositions.
f. Role of Music in the promotion of Shrimad Bhagwad Gita.
4 (i) Folk music of Haryana styles of singing, Dancing and Instruments.
(ii) The popular folk tunes of different states e.g.
Baul, Bhatiyali, Lawani and Bihu.
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