Types of courses offered by the Department of Music for B.A.
Programmes Curriculum Structure(CBCS)Total Marks Credits
1st Year
Paper - I : Theory35+15= 503
Paper - I : Practical35+15=503
Paper - II : Theory35+15= 503
Paper - II : Practical35+15= 503
2nd Year
Paper - III : Theory35+15= 503
Paper - III : Practical35+15= 503
Paper - IV : Theory35+15= 503
Paper - IV : Practical35+15= 503
COURSE CODE MUSA101TH B.A.1st Year
Layout & Course of Study HINDUSTANI MUSIC (Vocal & Instrumental) 3 Lectures /week Duration Paper-I Theory (Unit-I) Max Marks Credits 3 hours. 50(35+15Assesment) 3 Title- Basic Principals of Indian Music & Biographies of Musicians, Composers & Musicologists. There will be three sections, candidates shall have to answer one question from each section & two from any of the three sections, thus five questions in all.
SECTION-I
- Definition of the following terms:- Swara, Sangeet, Saptak, Laya, Rãga, Varna
- Study of the following:- a. Jatis of RagaAudav – Shadav – Sampuran b. Nãd – Nãd ki Jati – Tarta, Tivrata, Gun c. Ãroha, Avroha, Pakad 3. Basic knowledge of the following instruments:- Tãnpura, Sitar, Tabla, Harmonium
SECTION-II Biographies & Contributions of the following Tansen, Ustad Shahid Parvez, Ustad Zakir Husain, Ustad Amir Khan (Vocal)
SECTION-III Study of prescribed Rãgas & Tãlas Rãga – Alhaiya Bilawal, Kafi, Bhairav Tãla – Teentãl, Dadr.
COURSE CODE MUSA102PR Hindustani Music
Paper-I Practical (Unit-II) Title-Stage-Performance 3Lectures/ week Max Marks Credit 3 50 (35+15 Assesment) Rãga – 1. Alhaiya Bilaval 2. Kafi 3. Bhairav Vocal Music a. Five Alankars in all the Rãgas. b. Sargam Geet in ant two Rãgas c. Lakshangeet or DrutKhyãl in all Rãgas. Instrumental Music a. Five Alankars in all the Rãgas. b. Razakhani (Drutgat) in all the Rãgas c. Basic technique of Mizrab’s Bol. Vocal & Instrumental Ability to recite the following Thekas with Tãli & Khãli Teentãla, Dadra Vocal - Playing of Tanpura is compulsory Basic knowledge of Playing Alankars on Harmonium Books Recommended
- Swar Bharti- Dr.Gian Chand
- Sangeet Prabodhika- Dr P.N.Bansal, Dr Gian Chand
- Bhatkhande SangeetShastra- V. N. Bhatkhande
- Sangeet Parvah- Dr Gian Chand. Dr Dev Raj Sharma
- Kramik Pustak Mallika- Part II V. N. Bhatkhande
- Raag Vigyan – V. N. Patwardhan
- Sangeet Bodh – Sharad Chandra Pranjpayee
- Hamare Sangeet Ratna- Laxmi Narayan Garg
- TantriNaad Part-I – Pt. Lal Mani Mishra
10.KramikPustakMallika, Part-III –V. N. Bhatkhande
11.Also Books Recommended by teachers.
COURSE CODE MUSA103TH
Hindustani Music (Vocal/Inst.)
B.A.1st Year
Duration Paper-IIMax Marks Credits
3 hours Theory (Unit-I)50 (35 + 15 Assesment) 3
Title -Theory of Indian Music (General) & Biographies of Musicians,
Composers & Musicologists.
There will be three sections, candidates shall have to answer one question from each
section & two from any of the three sections , thus five questions in all.
SECTION-I
Study of the following terms:-
Mela (Thãt), ÃshrayRãga, RãgaLakshana, Shruti, Alankar, Gamak, Vadi-SamvãdiAnuvãdi-Vivãdi, VakraSwara, Varjit-Swara.
SECTION-II
Biographies & contributions of the following:-
Pt, Jaidev, Ustad Abdul Karim Khan, Pt. Bhatkhande, Pt. Ravi Shankar
SECTION-III
Study of following Rãgas &Tãla
Rãga- Yaman, Bhoopali, Bihag
Tãla- Ektãl, Jhaptã
COURSE CODE MUSA104PR
Hindustani Music Paper-II Practical (Unit-II) Title -Viva-Voce 3 lectures/ week Max Marks Credits 50(35+15 Assesment) 3 Rãga – Yaman, Bhoopali, Bihag Vocal Music a. Swaramalika/ Sargamgeet in any one of three Rãgas b. Drut- Khãyal in all Rãgas. Instrumental Music
- Sargamgeet / Swaramallika in any one of three Rãgas
- Razakhani gat in all of the Rãgas Vocal & Instrumental Ability to recite the following Tãlas with Tãli & Khãli with Thah and Dugun
- Ektãl
- Jhaptãl Vocal - Playing of Tanpura is compulsory Basic knowledge of Playing Sargam Geet on Harmonium Books Recommended
- Sangeet Visharad – Basant
- Kramik Pustak Mallika- Part II & III
- RaagVigyan – V. N. Patwardhan
- Brihaddeshi – Matang Muni
- Sangeet Bodh – Sharad Chandra Pranjpayee
- Great Composers by P. Sambamoorthy
- Hamare Sangeet Ratna- Laxmi Narayan Garg
- Hindustani Sangeet Mein Raagki Utpatti – Dr. Sunanda Pathak
- Sangeet Sarita - Dr. Rama Saraf
- Ragini Trivedi – Ragvibodha Mishrabani, Vol. I & II
- Raagparichaye Part1 & 2-Harish Chandershrivastav.
COURSECODEMUSA201TH
Hindustani Music (Vocal/Inst.) 3 lectures/ week Duration 3 hours Paper-III B.A.2nd Year Theory (Unit-I) Max Marks 50 (35 + 15 Assesment) Credits 3 Title- Theory of Indian Music, Ancient Granthas & Contribution of musicologists. There will be three sections, candidates shall have to answer one question from each section & two from any of the three sections thus five questions in all.
SECTION-I Genaral discussion and definition of the following:- a. Khyãl, MaseetKhani – Razakhani gat, Dhrupad, Tarana, Meend, Soot, Murki, Kan, Khatka, Krintan, Harmony, Melody b. Comparative study of Bhatkhande &Vishnudigamber Paddhati (Notation System) c. Writing of Tãlas & Compositions in Notation d. Detailed study of Rãgas (Rãga-Maru-Bihag, Malkauns, Vrindavani Sarang) &Tãlas prescribed in syllabus and comparative study of Rãgas with the Rãgas of the previous semester e. Essay, Shastriya Sangeet( Classical Music) &Sugam Sangeet (Light Music )
SECTION-II a. General study of following granths Natyashastra, Sangeet Ratnakar, Vrihdeshi SECTION-III Life & Contribution of the following:- Pt. V. D. Paluskar, Swami Tyagraja, Pt.Sharangde .
COURSE CODE MUSA202PR
Hindustani Music (Vocal/Inst.) Paper-III Practical (Unit-II) Title-Stage Performance 3 lectures/ week Max Marks 50(35+15 Assesment) Credits 3 Rãga –, Malkauns, Maru-Bihag, Vrindavani Sarnag
- One Vilambit Khyãl/ Maseetkhani Gat in any of the prescribed Rãgas.
- Madhya Laya Khyãl/ Razakhani Gat in all the Rãgas.
- Ability to recite the Thekas, Dugun & Chaugun of Chautãla, Dhamar, Roopak, Jhaptal Playing of Tanpura is compulsory. Basic knowledge of playing Harmonium with Alankars or Bhajan. Books Recommended
- Sangeet Asanjan- Dr Gian Chand
- Sangeet Sahar- Dr Gian Chand
- Sangeet Visharad- Basant
- Bhartiya SangeetkaItihas – Thakur Jaidev
- Sangeet Ratnakar – Sharangdeva
- Sangeet Bodh- Sharad Chandra Pranjpayee
- Indian Music – Thakur Jaidev Singh
- Kramik Pustak Mallika – V. N. Bhatkhande, Part II & III
- RaagVigyan – V. N. Patwardhan
10.RaginiTrivedi – Ragvibodha Mishrabani, Vol. I & II
- Shanti Goverdhan-Sangeet Shastra Darpan-Part 1-3,
12.Taalparichaya Part 1, Girish Chandra Shrivasta .
COURSE CODE MUSA203TH
Hindustani Music B.A.2nd Year 3 lectures/ week Duration Paper-IV Theory (Unit-I) Max Marks Credits 3 hours 50 (35 + 15 Assesment) 3 Title-Theory of Indian Music, Medieval Granthas & Contribution of Musicians & Musicologists. There will be three sections, candidates shall have to answer one question from each section & two from any of the three sections thus five questions in all.
SECTION-I Theory of Indian Music General discussion & definition of the following:-
- Ãlãp- Jor- Jhãla, Thumri, Dãdra, Tappa, Sandhi Prakash Rãga, Parmel praveshak Rãga
- Detailed study of Rãgas ( Rãga Bageshree, Jaunpuri , Miyan Malhar ) s
- Study of following Tãlas (Chautãla , Rupak, Kherva) d. Essay on Rãgaka Samay Siddhant
SECTION-II Study of following Granthas:- Sangeet-Parijat, Swarmel Kalanidhi, Chaturdandi Prakshika.
SECTION-III Life & Contributions of the following:- Vidushi Kishori Amonkar, Pt.Nikhil Banerjee, Ustad Vilayat Kha.
COURSE CODE MUSA204PR B.A.2nd Year
Hindustani Music Paper-IV Practical (Unit-II) Title-Viva-Voce 3 lectures/ week Max Marks 50(35+15 Assessment) Credits 3 Rãga – Bageshri, Jaunpuri, Miyan Malhar
- One VilambitKhyãl/ MaseetKhani Gat in any of the Rãgas.
- MadhyalayaKhyãl/ Razakhani Gat in all the Rãgas.
- Dhrupad/Dhamar in any one of the Rãgas or Drut Gat in any Tãla(other than Teentãla)
- Ability to recite the Thekas of Chautãl, Rupak, Kaherva
- Knowledge of playing National Anthom or Himachali Folk songs on Harmonium/Sitar. Books Recommended
- Kaka Vahini- Dr Gian Chand
- Sanget Vichayan- Dr Gian Chand
- SangeetPaddhatiyonkaTulnatmakAdhayan – Pt. V. N. Bhatkhande
- SangeetParijaat – Pt. Ahobal
- Swarmel Kala Nidhi – Pt. Ramamatya
- ChaturdandiPrakashika – Pt. VenkatMukhi
- HamareSangeetRatna – PrabhulalGarg
- SangeetSarita – Rama Saraf
- RaginiTrivedi – Ragvibodha Mishrabani, Vol. I & II
10.SangeetSagrika-Prof. P.N.Bansa
SYLLABUS OF ELECTIVE COURSES FOR B.A.(PROG.)
Hindustani Music Vocal/Instrumental/Dance Choice Based Credit System Credits Total Marks SEC -I 4 35+15=50 SEC -II 4 35+15=50 SEC -III 4 35+15=50 SEC -IV 4 35+15=50 DSE -1A 3 35+15=50 DSE -2A 3 35+15=50 DSE -1B 3 35+15=50 DSE -2B 3 35+15=50 GE -1 6 35+15=50 GE -2 6 35+15=50 --------- 40
COURSE CODE MUSA205PR SEC-I B.A.2nd Year,
SKILL ENHANCEMENT COURSE-I
HINDUSTANI MUSIC(VOCAL/INSTRUMENTAL) Title-Presentation and Documentation-I Credits-4 1.
- Understanding various parts of Tanpura/Sitar and the technique of tuning it.'
- Field visit to Doordarshan/All India Radio/National Archives/Sangeet Natak Academy/State & District fairs or other such institution relevant to the study and documentation of Music material and thereafter submission of report based on this visit.
- Presentation of Vocal and Instrumental Music in group such as folk or tribal Music, Light Music, Classical ragas based on film songs. 2 Lectures per week
COURSE CODE MUSA206PR SEC-II B.A.2nd Year, SKILL ENHANCEMENT COURSE-II
HINDUSTANI MUSIC(VOCAL/INSTRUMENTAL) Title-Presentation and Documentation-II Credits-4
- Ability to play thekas of following Talas on Tabla -Teental, Kaherwa.
- Knowledge of operating sound system.
- Attending classical concerts/Music festivals and making the report/Review of the same .
COURSE CODE MUSA301PR SEC-III B.A.3rd Year, SKILL ENHANCEMENT COURSE-III
HINDUSTANI MUSIC(VOCAL/INSTRUMENTAL) Title-Presentation and Documentation-III Credits-4
2- Lectures per week
- Power point presentation by the students on the Contemporary Classical Music Performance. 2. Basic technique of Harmonium and Tabla Playing.
- Visit to All India Radio/Doordarshan, State festival and TV Channels.
COURSE CODE MUSA302PR SEC-IV B.A.3rd Year, SKILL ENHANCEMENT COURSE-IV
HINDUSTANI MUSIC(VOCAL/INSTRUMENTAL) Title-Presentation and Documentation-IV Credits-4
- Composing Music for Patriotic songs.
- Powerpoint presentation on the Life and Contributions of great Musicians.
- Attending Music Conferences/Listening of Radio SangeetSammelans and listening of Audio/Visual adds National Programmes of Music and writing reviews or reports of the same.
- Skill Enhancement Course - SEC-I, SEC-II, SEC-III, SEC-IV (Value based and practical oriented courses as per the information given) [Note: the above SEC courses have been designed in such a way that the performance aptitude or skill of the students is enhanced with the help of field visits, recording techniques and guided listening sessions] 2 Lectures per week .
SECTION-III
- Basic Knowledge of stringed instrument used in Hindustani Classical Music
- Write the Theka of Teental along with dugun, tigun and Chaugun
- Make a diagram of Taanpura/Sitar and level its sections Internal Assessment 15 Marks 3 lectures/ week Books Recommended
1) Naad Kanchan- Dr P.N.Bansal, Dr Gian Chand
2) Swaranjan- Dr Gian Chand
3) BhartiyaSangeetVadya- Dr Lalmani Mishra
4) Raag Sanchayita- Dr Gian Chand, Dr Dev Raj Sharma
5) Gyananjali- Dr Gian Chand
6) Sangeet Kaldarshi- Dr Gian Chand
7) Hamare Sangeet Ratana- Dr Lakshmani Narayan Garg
8) Kramikapustak Maalika- Pt. Bhatkhande
9) Bharat ka Sangeet Sidhant- Acharya Brihaspati
10) Raag Gyan- pt. Vinak Rao Patwardhan
11) Taal Parichaye Part1 & 2-Harish Chander Shrivastv
12) Tabla Vadhan Part-1-Dr Jagmohan Sharma ( P.U.Patiala)
COURSE CODE MUSA303TH B.A.3rd Year, DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC ELECTIVE ( DSE-1A) Unit-1 VOCAL/INSTRUMENTAL
(HINDUSTANI MUSIC) Credits 3 .
Title-Theory of Indian Music and study of ancient granthas and Rãgas. There will be three sections, candidates shall have to answer one question from each section & two from any of the three sections thus five questions in all.
SECTION-I
- Essays on the following topics a. Folk music of H.P. b. Modern trends in music
- The relevance of time theory in Hindustani Classical Music
- Biographies of Following Musicians a. Pt. Bhim Sen Joshi b. Lata Mangeshkar SECTION-II
- Study of Gram, Murchanna and Jati as treated in Natya Shastra and its relevance in present context.
- Discuss the following:- a. Avirbhav, Tirobhav b. Gayak Ke Gun Avagun c.Margi Desi d.Tãal and Ten Prans of Taal (Das Praan) .
COURSE CODE MUSA304PR B.A.3rd Year, DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC ELECTIVE ( DSE-1A) Unit-2
VOCAL/INSTRUMENTAL (HINDUSTANI MUSIC)
Title-PRACTICAL Max Marks Credits ( 35+15)=50 3 Rãga – Todi, Bhairavi, Darbari-kanahda 1. One Vilambit Khyãl/ Maseet Khani Gat in any of the Rãgas.
- MadhyalayaKhyãl/ Razakhani Gat in all the Rãgas.
- Dhrupad/Dhamãr in any one of the Rãgas or Dhrut Gat in any Tãla (other than Teentãla)
- Ability to recite the Thekas and Different laykaris of Teentãla, Ektãla, Chautãla, Dadra
- Innovative singing/playing to enhance the musical ability of the students in the classroom.
- Guided listening session on the practical aspects of music. 3 lectures/ week
COURSE CODE MUSA305TH B.A.3rd Year, DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC ELECTIVE ( DSE-1B) Unit-1
VOCAL/INSTRUMENTAL (HINDUSTANI MUSIC)
Title-Theory of Indian Music and Ghrarana tradition Max Marks Credits 50 (35 + 15) 3 SECTION-I
- Defination of the following:- a. Nibadha b. Anibadha c. Prabandha, d. Kaku e. Sthaya f. Varna g. Orchestra (Vadyavrind), h. Chorus (Vrindgana) .
SECTION-II
- Basic knowledge of percussion instruments used in classical music Tabla & Pakkawaj
- Describe basic 10 thaats.
- Write about the Gharanaprampara of Hindustani Music
- Forms of Music – Thumri, Tappa, Dadra, Chaturung
SECTION-III
- Write the Thekas of EkTaal, Chautal, DeepchandiDhamar along with Dugun, Tigun and Chaugun
- Essay on following topics (a) Classical Music and Film Music (b) Music and Aesthetics Books Recomeded
1) Naad Kanchan- Dr P.N.Bansal, Dr Gian Chand
2) Bhartiya sangeet ke tantric Vadya- Dr Praksah Mahadik
3) Sangeet ke gharano ki Characha- Dr Sushil Kumar Chaube
4) Indian concept of Rythm –Dr A.K.Sen
5) Aesthetical Essays( Study in Aesthetics Theory Hindustani Music and Kathak Dance) – Dr S.K.Saxena
6) History of Indian Classical music-Dr Surender Sharma & Dr Anjali Sharma 3 lectures/week
COURSE CODE MUSA306PR B.A.3rd Year, DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC ELECTIVE ( DSE-1B) Unit-2
VOCAL/INSTRUMENTAL (HINDUSTANI MUSIC)
Title-PRACTICAL Max Marks Credits 50(35+15) 3 Rãga – Bhimpalasi, Des, Puriya Dhanashri a. One Vilambit Khyãl / Maseet Khani Gat in any of the Rãgas. b. Madhyalaya Khyãl/ Raza khani Gat in all the Rãgas. c. Dhrupad/Dhamar in any one of the Rãgas or d. Dhrut Gat in any Tãla (other than Teentãla) e. Ability to recite the following Thekas Tilwada, Jhaptãla, Dhamar, Roopak, Keherva f. Singing/playing Devotional songs Shabad/Bhajan with Harmonium. g. Knowledge of 5 film songs each in Raags, “Bhairavi and Malkauns” h. Guided listening sessions on the performing aspects of Music. 3 lectures/ week
COURSE CODE MUSA307TH GE- I B.A.3rd Year, GENERIC ELECTIVE VOCAL /INSTRUMENTAL Marks-(70+30)= 100 Credit-6
Title-Theory of Indian Music and Folk Music of Himachal Pradesh
- Folk songs of Himachal Pradesh 2. Knoledge of Folk instruments of Himachal Pradesh Rannsingha, Nagara, Shehnai, Karnal 219
- Biographies of the following Musicians of Himachal Pradesh Pt. Som Dutt Battu, Hetram Tanwar, Kashmiri Lal
- Introduction of the following Ragas with illustrations:- Bhairav, Yaman
- Introduction of the following Talas with their divisions:- Teentaal, Dadra
- Essay on the following Topics:-
- Music and Culture
- Impact of Music in Human life.
3) GE - I (Generic Elective) Theory
1) Sangeet Sahar- Dr. Gian Chand
2) Bhatkande Sangeet Shastra - Pt. V. N. Bhatkande
3) Hamare Sangeet Ratna - Dr. Lakshmi Narayan Garg
4) Sangeet Bodh - Sharat Chandra Paranjpay
5) SangeetVisharad - Vasant
6) Great Composers - P. Sambamurthi 3 Lectures per week
COURSE CODE MUSA308PR GE- 2 B.A.3rd Year, GENERIC ELECTIVE VOCAL /INSTRUMENTAL Marks-(70+30)= 100 Credit-6
Title-PRACTICAL
- Raag Bhairav, Yaman
- Taals Teentaal, Dadra
- Guided listening sessions of classical vocal/instrumental music.
Instrumental Music:-
- Aaroh, Avroh and Pakad in both the ragas.
- Basic strokes of sitar
- Five Alankars based on stroke patterns
- One Razakhani Gat/Drut Gat in any of the Prescribed ragas
- Elementary knowledge of Jhala playing
Vocal Music:-
- Aaroh, Avroh and Pakad in both the ragas.
- Knowledge of voice culture
- Five Alankars
- One Swar Malika/Drutkhayal in any of the prescribed ragas
- Variety of Taan patterns 3 Lectures per week