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U.O.No. 1838/2015/Admn Dated, Calicut University.P.O, 23.02.2015

File Ref.No.5212/GA - IV - B2/2013/CU

UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT

Abstract

BA Programme in Music - CUCBCSS UG - 2014 Admission - Scheme and Syllabus - Approved -

Implemented with effect from 2014 Admissions - Orders Issued

G & A - IV - B

Read:-1.-UO , No. 3797/2013/CU dated 07.09.2013 (CBCSS UG Modified Regulations )

(File.ref.no. 13752/GAIV J SO /2013/ CU)

2. UO . No 5180/2014/Admn, dated 29.05.2014 (CBCSS UG Revised Regulations

)(File ref.no. 13752/GAIV J SO/2013/CU)

3. Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Studies in Music held on 13.11.2014, item

number 2 and Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Studies in Music held on

04.12.2014, item number 1

4. Minutes of the Meeting of the Faculty of Fine Arts held on 09.12.2014, item number

1

5. Minutes of the Meeting of the Academic Council held on 15.01.2015, item number II

A

ORDER

The Modified Regulations of Choice Based Credit Semester System for UG Curriculum with effect

from 2014 admission under the University of Calicut was implemented vide paper read first above.

The Revised CUCBCSS UG Regulations has been implemented with effect from 2014 admission for

all UG Programmes under CUCBCSS in the University vide paper read second above.

The Board of Studies in Music vide paper read third discussed the Syllabus of BA Music CUCBCSS

2014 Admission and unanimously finalised and approved the BA Music CUCBCSS Syllabus 2014

admission and decided to implement the same from 2014 admission.

Vide paper read fourth the Faculty of Fine Arts approved the Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of

Studies in Music held on 13.11.2014 and 04.12.2014 and the BA Music CUCBCSS Syllabus 2014

admission.

Muhammed S

Deputy Registrar

Forwarded / By Order

Section Officer

Vide paper read fifth, the Academic Council Meeting held on 15.01.2015 vide item No. II .A.

approved the Minutes of the Meeting of the Faculty of Fine Arts held on 09.12.2014.

Sanction has therefore been accorded for implementing the Scheme and Syllabus of BA Music

under CUCBCSS in the University with effect from 2014 Admission.

Orders are issued accordingly.

(The Syllabus is available in the Website: University of Calicut.info)

To

1. The Principals of Government Chittur College / Chembai Memorial Government Music

College , HOD, School of Drama

2. The Director , SDE

3. PS to VC/PVC/ PA to Registrar/CE/EX IV Section/EG Section/Director SDE/DR and AR -

BA Branch/SDE/SDE Exam Branch/Library/Information Centres/SF/DF/FC

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UNIVERSITYOF CALICUTcucBcs$B.1" MUsIc PRocRA.l{ME (MrtdanSam) couRsE DETArrs (Appticabte for co[eges&sDE)

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TotalMarks

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Core Course - 1 fPractical) 6 4 3 80% 20% 100lsr ComDlementarv - 1fvocall 3 2 3 80% 20% 100

2nd Comolementarv - 1(Theorvl 3 2 3 80% 20% 100

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80% 20% 100Common Course - 5 5 4 3 80% 20% 100Common Course - 6 4 4 3 80% ZOVI 100

Core Course - 2 fPractical) 6 4 3 80% ZOVo 100lst ComDlementarv - 2 fVocal) 3 2 3 80% 20% 100

2nd Comolementarv - 2 Oheorvl 3 2 3 80% z0% 100

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80% 20% 100Common Course - 8 4 4 3 80% 20% 100

Core Course - 3 fTheorvl 3 3 3 80% 20% 100Core Course - 4 f Practicall 6 4 3 80% 20% 100

1* ComDlemenarv - 3 fVocal l 4 2 3 80% 20% 100zrd ComDlementary - 3 nheorv] 2 2 3 80% 20% 100,

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80% ZOVo 100Common Course - 10 4 4 3 a0% zo% 100

CoreCource-5l"fheorvl 3 3 3 80% zo% 100Core Course - 6 fPracticall 6 4 3 80% 20% 100

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80% 20% 100Cor€ Course - I (Practical l 5 5 3 80% 20% 100Core Course - 9 (Practicall 6 5 3 80% 20% 100

Core Course - 10 fPractical) 6 5 3 80% ZOVI 100Onen Course 3 2 3 50

'Course \i&ork/ Proiect Work - 1 2 2 50

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Core Course - 11 fTheorvl 3 4 3

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80% 20% 100Core Course - 12 fPrac{cal) 6 5 3 80% 20% 100'Core Course - 13 fPractical) 6 5 3 80% 20% 100Core Course - 14 (Practical) 5 5 3 80% 209h 100

Course Work/ Proiect Work - 2 z z 50Total 150 120 120 80% 20% 3350

C.ourse Credlts

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TOTAL COMMON COURSES 10 38TOTAL CORE COURSE t10Pr. + 4Th.) L4 16+L1=6OTOTAL COMPUMENTARY COURSES 8 t6

TOTAL OPEN COURSE 1 2TOTAL COURSE WORK/PROIECT WORK

2 4

TOTAL ?6 120

UNIVERSITYOF CALICUT

SCHEME OF EXAMINATION &MARK DISTRIBUTION

B.A.MUSIC (Mridangam) PROGMJT{ME

cucBcss uG 2014

SEMESTER- I

slNo

Course Code Cource Title Counse I:De Crcdits Marks TotalGedltsInternal External

L MuMrlBtP'!01

FundamenalPrinciples

Core Course - I(Practical-ll

4 20% 80%

ICredits

2. MuMrlc(P)02

PreliminarySwara

Exercises - I

7st Complementaty -I - (Vocal)

2 20o/o 80%

3. MuMrlc(T)03

BasicPriciples of

Thala

2nd Complimentary -I - (Theory)

2 20Vo 80%

SEMESTER- II

stNo

Course Code Course Tltle Counselype Credits Marks TotalCreditsInternal External

1. MuMr II Brn01

Arithmatics inLaya

Core Course - IIPractical-lD

4 20% 80%| , .'l'

ICredits

2. MuMr IIc(P)02

PreliminarySwara

Exercises - II

7* Complementary -II - (Vocal)

2 20Vo 80%

3. MuMrllcrD03

AdvancedPrinciples of

Taala

znd Complimentary -II - [Thmry)

2 20% 80%

SEMESTER- III

slNo

Course Code Course Tltle Course $pe Crcdits Marks TotalCrcdttsInternd External

1. MuMr III Bm01

Rhythmologr -

ICore Course - Ill

l"Iheorvl3 20% 80%

LTCredits

2. MuMrlll B(P)02

Baslc pricples ofThani

Avarthanam

Core Course - IV(Practical-lll)

2 20% 80%

3. MuMrlIIc(P)03

Paadakkatkal 7s. Complementaty -lll - ffocal)

2 20o/o 80%

4. MuMrlll C(T)04 Musicolog/ 2td ComDlementaty 2 20% 80%

SEMESTER - IV

slNo

Course Code Course Title Course llpe Credits Marks TotalCreditsInternal External

1. MuMrlVBrn01

RhythmoloryII

Core Course - V[Theorv)

3 20% 80%

_,_11

2. MuMTMB(P)02

Advancedprinciples of

thaniyarrartlanam

Core Course - VI(Practical-lV)

4 20% 80%

3. MuMrlVc(Pl03

Pancha iaathlthathlldtathom

7i Complementary -IV - (Vocall

2 20% 80% Chddits

4. MuMrlVctfl04

BiographicalStudy

znd Complimentary -IV- (Theorvl

2 20% 80%

SEMESTER - Vsl

,NO

Course Code Course Title Course llpe Credits Marks TotalCreditsIntenral Extenral

1. MuMrV Bm01

Rhythmolory-3 Core Course - VIIfTheorv)

4 20% 80%

23Credits

(,re{ l;r '-

2. MuMr V Brn02

IntricateThaniyavarthanam

Core Course - VIIIPractical - Vl

5 20% 80%

3. MuMTVB(P)03

Arithmatics&RhythmlcalComblnadon

Core Course - IX(Practical - VI)

5 20o/o 80%

4.'l

MuMTVBtP't04

Audio Listeningand analvsis

Core Course - X(Practical VID

5 2Q% 80%

5. MuMTVD(P)01

Open Course z 20% 80Vo

6. MuMrVfPr)05

Course workProiect-l

Record 2 20% 80%

SEMESTER-VI

slNo

Course Code Course Title Counselype Credits Marks TotalcftditsInternal External

L. MuMTVI Bm01

NotationMusicosraphv

Core Course - XI[Theorv]

4 20% 80%

2lCredits

2. MuMTVI BrP)02

ConcertPresentation

Core Course - XIIfPractical VIID

5 20% 80%

3. MuMTVIBrn03

Thala Vadyaensemble

Core Course - XIIIfPractical - IX)

5 20% 80%

4. MuMTVIBrn04

Mridangam Lab Core Course - XIV(Practical X)

5 20% 80%

5. MuMrVIfPr)05

Desertation Project Work 2 2OVo 80%

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CREDIT & MARK DISTRIBUTION

Credit and Mark distribution for B-A.MUSIC Programmes with practicals(vocAl, VEENA" VIOLIN, & MRIDANGAM)

Subject Sem Common Course Core Course Complementary Course OpenCourse

TotalCompl - l Compl - ll

English AdditionalLanguase

Theory &Practicals

Instrumental

Theory

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I 3ls 4 4 2 2 18I 4l+ 4 4 2 2 20m 4 4 3 4 2 2 L9M 4 4 3 4 2 2 L9V 4lsls 512* 2 23VI 4lsls 5l z* 2L

Total 22Credits(600

Marks)

16 Credits(400

Marks)

64 Credits(1500 Marks)

2 Credits(s0

Marks)8 8

"15 Credits(800 Marks)

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82 Credits(2350 MarksJ L20

TotalMarks

3350

*Proiects-2 (50 Marks each)

PROPOSED REVISED SYLLABUS FOR CALICUTUNIVERSITY

B. A. MRTDANGAM q9:9:1' g'Dr

I sTSEMESTERCORE COURSR - I - COaRSE CODE : MuMTIB(P)0IF U ND E M E NTAL PRINCI PLES

l. Sitting posture for Mridangam playing2. Positioning and placernent offingers3. Study of of fimdamental lessons( l7 Numbers) In three degree of speed4. Laya excercises ofall the firndamental lessons5. Vocalisation ofall the flrndamental lessons.

1 ,,COMPLIMENTARY - I (for Vocal Depart rcnt studenE who o4ed mddangam as laComplhunfiry) - COARSE CODE : MuMTIC(P)02PRELIMARY SYARA EXERCISE - I1 . l.Priliminaary lessonsa. Sitting positionb. Finger positionsc. First lesson ofPaadakkai2. Basic lessonsa. Paadal*ai ( 0l to 09)b. Variety ofPaadakkai in Basicc. Sarting "Purattuchollu"d. Varieties of "Purattuchollu".

2,,aCOMPLEMENTARY - I - COURSE CODE : MaMilC(I)03BASIC PRINCIPLES OF TAI-4

I . Explanation of ThaTthakkaaram, Aksharakalam, Maathra & Jaathi2. Nada,Laya,Matra,, Gati,Jati,Aksharakala3. Angaas4. Saptha thaalas5. Jaarhi Bhedas6. 35 Thaala Chart with table7. Notation ofbasic lessons in Aadi Thaalam8. The Origin and meaning of Mridangam9. Notation of fundamental lessons

2 voSEMESTERCORE COaRSE- II - COU&SE CODE: MuMtIIB(p)0lARITHAMATICS IN LAYA

1. Fundamantal practical laya exercises incorporation Four, Eight and Twelve Tala 2.Avarthana (Tala Cycle) [essons in Chaturasrajati Triputa Tala (Madhyama Kala)3. Study on different Chollu-s having values of3 to l04. Study on Karuva and Muthaiyuppu5. Study of Muthaiyuppu having the following values(1 s,r 6,1 8,20,22,24,28 &32)6. Pancha Jathi Tha-Thi-Ki-Ta- Dhom7. Vocalisation of Thathakarms for 35 talas In 3 degreesofspeed (Vilambham,Madhyamam,Drutham)

I ,,COMPLIMENTARY-II(for Vocal Depatunent students who o@d mddmgam as Id Corrplinentary))

COURSE CODE : MUMTIIC(P)02PRELIMINARY SVARA EXERCNES - IIl. Paadakkaikal 09 to 122. Advaanced Paadakkaikal3. Laya Exercise.4. A Study of Saptha thaalas

2 ,TCOMPLEMENTARY - 2COARSE CODE : MUMTIIC(I)03AD VA NC E D P Rr NC IPLES O! TALA

1. Snrdy on Deasadi Madyati Tala2. Varieties ofChappu Talas3. Study on Dasaprana4. Study on Shadangas and Shodashangam5. Tala and its place in south Indian Music

3

3 auSEMESTERCORE COARSE _ IIICOU RSE CODE : MuMTIIIB(T)0 IRHWHMOLOGY-I

1. Origin and development of Mridangam2. Classification of Musical Instrum€nts3. Study ofthe percussion instruments used in Norttr Indian Music (Tabala & pa[{<awai)4. Study on the Upa vaadyas'(Ganjira, Ghaton & Muharshang) used in carnatic conc s5. Konnakkol, Nattuvangam, Thathakkaram6. Place ofmridangam in Concerts

CORE COURSE-rVCOURSE CODE : MuMTIIIB(P)02BASIC PRINCIPLES O F TANI AVART-IIANAM

l. Study ofTani Avarthanam in the following Taalasa. (Chathurasrajathi Triputa Tala)Sama Graham Adi Tala-l Kala Chowkamb. Tisra Jathi Eka Talam Sarna Grahamc. Vocalisation of Thaniyaavarthanam2. Study on the formation of Muthaipu, Korva and Morah having different values for thefollowing Talasa. Chatursara Jati Triputa Talab. Tisra Jati Eka Tala

1 *c0MPLIMENTARY - III jor yocal Dqarorunt ntdenx who opted mddangam as rdCorrplinentary))COARSE CODE : MuMTIIIC(P)O3VARNAMS

l.Paadakkaikal (12 to l6)2. Pancha jaathi "Tadhikitarhom',

2 wCOMPLEMENTARYCOURSE CODE : MuMTIIC@0IMUSICOLOGY1. Name of Sapthaswaraas2. Musical forms Ia. Gitab. Jathiswaram3. .Musical forms IIa. Swarajathib. Varnams4. Accousticsa. Pitchb. Intensityc. Timbre5. Raga Lakshna ofthe followinga. Mayamalavagaulab. Mohanamc. Hamsadhwani6. Life sketch and contributions ofPurandara Dasa & Maharaja Swathi Thirunal7. Brief study ofthe following musical instrum€nts:- Tamburi &Veena

4

4 TqSEMESTERCORE COARSE_I/COURSE CODE : MUMTIWQ)OIRHWHMOLOGY_II

I . Study on the following Avanadha Vadyasa. Chendab. Maddalamc. Timilad. Edakkae. Tavil2. Detailed study of Panch Vadhyam3. Study on the Laya aspects in the Dance forms of South Indian Tradition4. Study on Percussion Instruments used Kadhakali Dance5. Contibutions ofthe following Mridhangam exponentsa. Narayanaswami Appab. Mamundiya pillaic. Sethu Ramaraod. Dasu Swamikal

CORE COARSE_WCOURSE CODE : MaMTIW(P)02ADVANCED PRINCIPLES OF TANI AVARTHANAM

L Study ofTani Avarthanam for the following Talasa. Mishra Chaapu Tala samagrahamb. Khana Chaapu Taala samagrahamc. vocalaisation of studied Thaniyaavarthanamsd. Chathurasrajathi Triputa Tala 2 Kala Chowkam Sama Graham

I vCOMPLIMENTARY-IyCOURSE CODE : MUMTIVC(P)03(for Yocal Deparuunt sadents who opted nddtngam as Id Corrrplimentary)

I. Panchajaathi Thuhahmmns in di{fercnt Thaalaas2. Aadi thaalam thaniyoavathanam (Model)

COURSE CODE : MaMTIVC@(MBIOGMPHICAL STADYl. Life and Conributions of the following Vidwansa. K.M. Vaidyanathan (Ghatom)b. Mruga Bhoopathic. Harishankard. Venkitachala iyer (Muharsing)2. Jaathi pattems and its importance in Bharathanaryam

5 TaSEMESTER

CORE COaRSE - VII - COURSE CODE : MuMIW(T)0IRHYTHMOLOGY-lill. Life and contributions of Musical Trinities2. Contributions of the following Mridangam Expotrentsa. Tanjavur vaidyanatha Iyerb. Pazhani Subramania Pillaic. Palakkad Mani Iyer

. CORE COURSE_WIICOURSE CODE : MUMrW(P)02. INTNCATE TANI AVARTHANAMl. Tani Avarthanam for the following Talasa. Chathursrajathi Triputa Tala -Two kala samamb. Misra Chappu Tala - after 4 marasc. Khanda chappu - after 2 Matras2. An elaborate Tani Avarthanam in Chatursrajathi triputaTala2 Kala after 4 Matra(lncorporating Tisra, Khanda and Misra Gati)Chathursarajati Triputa Tala - Tisra Nada

CORE COARSE_IXCOURSE CODE : MUMIW(P)OSARITHMETI$ AND REYTHMICAL COBINANONSI . Advanced Laya exercises (Ability to compose Korvai's of different aksharakala)2. Study on the formation ofKurappu3. Detailed study on Rhytbmical Calculations Relating to formation of Morah for intricateTaniAvarthanams for the following Talas.a. Tisra Jati Matua Talab. Chanrasrajati Rupaka Talac. Khanda Jati Ata Talad. Misra Jati Jhampa Tala4. Vocalisation ofTathakarams in diffaent speeds to Talas with support ofElectronic TalaInstrunent.

CORE COURSE_X

COaRSE CODE : MUMrW(P)04AUDIO LISTENING AND ANALWISl. Guiding Principles on identiSing Raga,Tala and Graha, In the Musical compositions bylistening to Audio Recordings.2. Audio listening of Music/ Instrurnental Concerts3. Study on TalaVadya ensemble

6

OPEN COARSE _ ICOURSE CODE : MuMTVD(p)0I

1. COURSE _ GUDING PRINCIPLES OF LAYA FOR SVARA RENDERING

] ,!1toga;nratiloma laya exercises for 35 talas in thnee degrees of speed.2. Methodology in the formation of koruva for varieties of cilappu tali3. Formation of muthaiyyrpu for different talas

COARSE CODE : MaMrW(p)022. COURSE _ AVANADHA VaDYAS

1. Study on the avanadha vadyas used in temple rituals.2. Agosha and anushtana vadyas

COURSE CODE: MuMrW@032. COURSE_UPAYADYAS

l. Study on the various upa-vadyas used in karantic music conc€rt.

CO IIRSE CODE : MuMrV(pr)0S

COURSE WORK/ PRO'ECT WORK.I

I . Preparation ofconcert review ofthe followinga. Two lVlusic Concerts ( One Male Artist and One Female Artist)b. One Temple TalaVadya Ensemblec. One lnstrumental concert (Veena, Violin and Flute)

7

6 ruSEMESTERCORE COURSE - xI - COaRSE CODE : MaMTVIB(T)OINOTATIO N _ MUSICOG RAPHY1. Notation of Korva learned in inticate Tani Avarthanam2. Notaion of Moratr learned intricate Tani AvarthanamCORE COURSE - XII - COURSE CODE : MUMTWB(P)O2CONCERT PRESENTAION1. Ability to accompany for music concert incorporating the following musical compositionswith a brief Tani Avarthanam forthe vilambha Kala Kriti(Duration of 40 minutes)a. Adi Tala Varnarn 2 degrees of speed

b. Alaapna of laithi with Manodharmaswaramc. One Vilambha Kala lftiti( Adi Tala or Misra Chappu Tala)d. One Drutha Kala Kritie. Padamd. Bhajane. Mangalam(*) Note: The Candidate will have to make own arrangements for the VOCALIST and

VIOLINIST for the Concert.CORE COURSE - XIil - COURSE CODE : MUMTWB(P)03TALA VADYA ENSMEBLE1. Ability to present aTalaVadya ensemble with the following Instruments.a. Mridangamb. Ghatomc. Khanjirad. Morsinge. Konokkol(*) Note: The Candidate will have to make own arrangeme,nts for organizing theaccompanyingartists for the Ensemble.CORE COURSE - XIV - COURSE CODE : MUMTWB(P)04MRIDHANGAM I.ABl. Developing the ability to tune the tambura with reference to adhara -svara sounded on

a. Pitch pipeb. Veenac. Violined. Flutef. Mridangam2. Developing the ability to tune the mridangam to the Adara- Svara sounded ona. Pitch pipeb. Tamburac. Veenad.Violinef. Electronic Sritu Box3. Meetu- Chappu Adjustmentldentifying of the various types of wood/Skin used in theManufacturing of Mridangam4. Study on the tools used in the manufacture of MridangamVallam Thala (Right side portion) Edam Thala (left side) Muttu manufachring systemFixing of Chor (Black Paste)

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COURSE CODE : MUMTWB(E)0I1. COURSE - I RAGAM, TANAM, PALI.4VIAbility to prepare Thathakaram for a given Sahitya ofa Pallavi and to set Tani Avarthanam.

COURSE CODE : MUMTWB(E)022. COURSE _ NAVASANDHI TALASStudy on the Principles ofNavasandi Talas used in temple rituals.

COURSE CODE : MaMTWB(E)033. COARSE-TALAS FIGUNNG IN THULILILStudy on the Tala system adopted in Thullal byKunjan Nambiar

COURSE CODE : MUMTVI(PI)(MCOURSE WORIil PROJECT WORK - IIPreparation ofRecord book ofMusicography of Tani Avarthanarns learned in the V Semester

MRIDANGAM COMPLEMENTARY OFFERED FOR THESTUDENTS OF MUSIC MAINI -SEMESTERI sr COMPLEMENTARY-I (Instamenltl- Mridangam)FOUNDANONCOURSE

l. Sitting posture for Mridangam playing2. Positioning and placement of fingers3. Study offrmdamental lessons 1 to 8 in three degrees of speed4. Laya exercises ofthe fimdarnental lessons

II SEMESTER1 wCOMPLEMENTARY -2 INSTkUMENTAL - MRIDANGASM 2 CREDITSFOUNDATION COURSEl. Revision exercises learned in I Semest€r2 . Study of firndamental lessons 9 to I 5 in three degrees of speed3. [,aya exercises ofthe firndamental lessons4. Thathakarams in Sapta TaIaIII SEMESTER1 STCOMPLEMENTARY -3 INSTRUMENTAL - MNDANGAMFUNDAMENTAL PNNCIPLES OF TANI AVARTHANAM1 . Revision exercise leamed in II semester2. Theoritical approach to Tani Aavarthanam3. Practical approach o Tani Avarthanam4. Vocalisation of Korvas5. Vocali sation of Morah6. Tani Avarthanam for chatursarajati tripua Tala(Adhi Tala- One Kala Chowkam)7. Tani Avarthanam for Tisra Jati Eka Tala ( Short Rupakam)

ANNEXURE

1. This Syllabus contains 0g pages.

2. The course code has not been changed in this revisedsyllabus

3. The 1't comprementary papers in this syilabus mentioned isonly for the B.A. program students of vocal Departmentwho opted Mridangam as 1't comprimentary paper.

4. The Grades of the 1't complementary paper of this syilabushas to be noted in the Mark sheet of the B.A. vocaldepartment students who opted Mridangam as 1'tComplementary paper.

5. The codes of 1't comprementary paper for the B.A.Mridangam Department students will be as mentionedbelow.

1't Sem = MulC(p)O2

2'd Sem = MullC(p)02

3'd Sem = Mulllc(p)024th Sem = MutVC(p)03

Note: The changes in this syllabus is done with maintaining allthe traditional system of Music studying, keeping the maximumstandard of the B.A programme and to enhance the skill, caliber of aB.A. Mridangam program student of the calicut university.

This Syllabus will aim to ensure the students in the program have theknowledge, understandings, skills and values necessary to participateand prosper in their musicalcareer.

Rather than being prescriptive about what must be learned, thissyllabus will be used by students to develop and implement thelearning programs according to the needs without compromisingstandards or quality.

K'UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT

CUCBCSS-B, A" MUSIC PROGRAJT{ME (Vloltn) COURSE DETAIIS (Appllcable for Colleges&SDf}

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SCHEME OF EXAMTNATTON &MARK DISTRIBUTION

B-A.MUSIC (Violin) PROGMMME

cucBcss uc 2014

SEMESTER- I

slNo

Course Code Cource Title Courcel}pe Credlts Marks TotalCredltsIntenral Extemal

L. MuVi I B(P)01

Fundamental Lessons -l

Core Course - I(Practical-l)

4 20% 80%

ICredits

2. Mu Vi I c(P)02 PreliminarySwara

Exercises - I

7st Complementary -I - [Vocal)

2 20Vo 80%

3, MuVilc(r)03

GeneralIntroduction

to Music

2nd Complimentary -I - (Theory)

2 20% 80%

SEMESTER-II

stNo

Course Code Course Title Coursefire Credlts Marks TotalCreditsInternal kternal

1. MuVi II BtP)01

FundamentalLessons - II

Core Course - IIPractical-ll)

4 20% 80%I

,8

Credits

z. MuVi IIc(P)02

PreliminarySwara

Exercises - II

7st Complementary -II - Uocal)

z 20% 80%

3. MuVill C(I)03 History ofMusic - I

2nd Complimentary -II - lTheorvl

2 20% B0%

SEMESTER- III

stNo

Course Code Course fitle Course llpe Credlts Marks TotalCreditsInternal Externd

1. MuVi III Brn01

Musicologr - I Core Course - IIIflheorvl

3 20o/o 80%

11Credis

2. MuVi III B(Pt02

FundamentalLessons-3

Core Course - IVfPractlcal-l ll l

2 20% 80%

3. Muvi III C(P)03 Varnams Ts.Complementury-III - Nocal)

2 20% 80%

4. Muvi llI C[D04 History ofMusicMusic - II

2n Complimentary -III - lTheonl

2 20o/o 80%

SEMESTER - IY

slNo

Course Code Course Title Coursel}pe Credits Marks TotalCreditsIntenral External

1. MuVi IVBff]01

Musicologr -I

Core Course - Vl"Iheory)

3 20% 80%

,11Lrildit

2. MuVi IVBrn02

Varnas andsimple Kritis

Core Course - VI(Practical-lV)

4 20% 80%

3. MuViIVc(Pl03

Simple krithis 7st Complementary -IV - lVocall

2 20% 80%

4. MuVi IVcrn04

Music ofKerala

2nd Complimentary -IV - fTheorvl

2 20% 80%

SEMESTER - VslNo

Course Code Course Title Cource Type Credits Marks TotalCreditsIntenral External

1. MuViVBE)01

Historicalperspective inViolin olavins

Core Course - VII$heory)

4 20% 80%

23Credits

Crod"^

2. MuViVBrPt02

Varnams Core Course - VIIIfPractical - V)

5 20Vo 80%

3. MuViVBtPl03

Varnams & Krithis Core Course - IX(Practical - VI)

5 20% 80%

4. MuViVBrPl04

Krithis Core Course - XfPractical VID

I zoy3 q9:.6

5. MuViVD(P)01 Open Course 2 20Vo 80%

6. MuVi V (Pr)05 Course workProiect-l

Record 2 20% 80%

SEMESTER - VI

slNo

Course Code Course fitle Counselpe Credits Marks TotalCreditsInternirl ktemd

L MuVi VI Bm01

Musicolory - IV Core Course - XIflIheorv)

4 20% 80%

2tCredits

2. MuVi VI BrP)02

KalpanaSwaram

Core Course - XIIfPractical VIIII

5 20% 80%

3. MuViVIBrP)03

Ragam Core Course - XIII(Practical - IX'l

5 20% 80%

4. MuViVIB(P'!04

Niraval Core Course - XIVfPractical Xl

5 20% 80%

5. MuViVIfPr'|06 Desertation Proiect Work 2 20Vo 80%

CREDIT & MARK DISTRIBUTION

credit and Mark distribution for B.A_.y!rqIc programmes with practicars(vocA[, vEENA, vIotIN, a runrnhviarul

Subject I Sem Common CourJE- Core Course Complement"ary Course OpenCourse

TotalCompl - l Compl - IIEnglish Additional

LanguaeeTheory &Practinrlc

Instrumental

Theory

I 3ls 4 4 2 2I 4l+ 4 18

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4 2 2II 4 4 20L9M

5 4 2 24 4 3 4Ff 2-51 2*

2 2V 4lsls t9VI 4lsls 2 23

Total 22Credits(500

Marks)

16 Credits(400

Marks)

64(1s0

2tLfeqtf,sr0 Marks)

2 Credits(s0

Marks)

8 816 Credits

fSOO Merlrc)L20

38 Credits(1000 Marks) 120

TotalMarks

3350

*Proiects-Z (SO Marks each)

I

I

PROPOSED SYLLABUS FOR CALICUT ANIWRSITY-2LI4CLICEC *q ,

couRSE- CREDTT AND SEMESTER (effi;rySrEMB.A.- MUsIC- PROGMMME- (wolrry wB.A. WOLIN

l STSEMESTERCORE COURSE - I - COURSE CODE : MuWIB(P)O1FANDAMENTAL LESSIONS _ I1. Saptaswarasa Sarali varisasb. Janta varisasc. Dhattu varisas.

2. Saptha Thala Alankaras in Three degrees ofspeed.3. Trikala varisas amd chathurkala varisas.4. Thriswara Prastharam.5. Manthra sthayi, Madhyasthayi and Tharasthayi varsas6. Geetham in the ragas Malatrari & Mohanam

I ",COMPLIMENTARY - I (VOCAL) - COURSE CODE : MuWIC(p)02(For Vocal Department students, who opted Violin as l't complimentary)PRELIMARY SVARA EXERCISE _ I

1. Varisakala. Sapthaswarab. Sarali, Jantac. Dhattu and Swarapallavi

2. Sapta thala Alankaras in two degrees

a. Mayamalavogowla

2 xn COMPLEMENTARY - I - COURSE CODE : MuWIC(I)O3GENERAL INTRODACTION TO MUSIC

1. Place of music in life2. Technical temrs and thoir explanations.a. Nadamb. Srutic. Svaram - Svara nomenclatured. Sthayie. Tala -Sapta talas and their angas, shadangas.3. Musical formsa- Geethamb. Jathisvaramc. Swarajathi4. Construction, method oftuning and playing technique ofTambura.

(srol

2

5. Life sketch and contributions of the following vaggeyakaras

a. Jayadwab. Annamacharyac. Purandaradasa

2 voSEMESTER

CORE COARSE - II - COIIRSE CODE : MuWIIB@)0IFANDAMENTAL LESSIONS - il

1. Playing sixteen sudhamadyama ragas in poorvanga utlaranga combination based onlaca! Thodi' Mayamalavagowla, Kharaharapriya and Sankarabharanam (Ragas nameshould be mentioned)

a. Mayamalavagowlab. Vakulabharanamc. Chakavakamd. Sooryakanthame. Thodif. Dhenukag. Natakapriyah. Kokilapriyai. Keeravanij. Narabhainvik. Kharaharapriyal. Gowrimanoharim. Sa*arahbaranamn. Sarasangio. Harikambojip. Charukosi.

MAYAMALAVAGOWLA (POORVANGA)Utharanga= Thodi, Kharaharapriya and Sankarabharanam

THODI (POORVANGA)Utharanga= Mayamalavagowla, Kharahapriya and Sankarabharanam

KHARAHARAPRIYA (POORVANGA)Utharanga:Thodi, mayamalavagowla and Sankarabharanam

SANKARABIIARANAM (POORVANGA)Utharanga:Mayamalagowla, thodi and Kharaharapriya

2. Jathiswaram3. Swarajathi.4. Adi thala vamam in Mohana raga.5. One Simple krithi

e.r.o)

3

I ",COMPLIMENTARY - II (VOCAL) COILRSE CODE : MuWIIC(p)O2

(For Vocal Department students, who opted Wolin as l"t complimentary)

PRELIMINARY SVARA E)G,RCISES - II

l.Saptha thaala Alankaraas in Two degree of Speeda. Shankarabharfanamb.Hamsadraanic.Mohanam

2. Thaarastaayi Varisaas3. Geetham

a. Malaharib. Mohanam.

4. Jathiswaram Any one

2 a- COMPLEMENTARY - II COURSE CODE : MuWIIC(I)03

HISTORY OF MUSIC- I

1. Distinctive feahues of Indian music2. Major seats of musica Thanjoreb. Madras3. Minor seats of musica. Mysoreb. Thiruvananthapuramc. Thirupathi4. Musical formsa. Vanamb. Keerttranam5. Life sketch and mntributions of Musicd Trinity - Saint Tyagaraj4 Muthuswami Dikshitarand Syamasasthri6. Folk music - out line knowledge offolk music in general, their characteristics, and its varieties.

3 aoSEMESTERCORE COURSE - III - COaRSE CODE : MuVLIIIB(T)0IMUSICOLOGY_I

l.Scheme of 72 melas

a" Application of Kadapayadi formulab. Application of Bhutasankhya

2.Raga classification

a. Janaka-Janyab. Upanga-Bhashangac. Varjya-Vakrad. Nishadantya, Dhaivatantya and Pancharnantya e.f.O)

43. General classification of ragas

a. Ghana, Naya, Desyab. Kamataka, desyac. Sudh4 Chayalaga, Sankeemad. Classification based on Karnpita svarase. Mitra ragasf. Ganakala niyama

4. classification of musical instruments in general - stringed, wind, percussion andGhanavadyas

5. Tala - Shodasangas, Scheme of35 and 175 talas and Varieties of Chaputalas.

6. Raga lakshana in detail

7. Lakshanas of the following ragas

a. Mayarnalavagaulab. Mohanamc. Hamsadhvanid. Sankarabharanme. Anandabhairavi

CORE COURSE- IVCOURSE CODE : MIWIIIB(p)02FUNDAMENTAL LESSIONS - II

Playing of sixteen sudhamadyama and prathimadyama melakartha's svarasthanas in a fulloctave in each strings in different speeds.

A. SUDEAMADYAMARAGAS

a. Mayamalavagowlab. Vakulabharanamc. Chakravakamd. Sooryakanthame. Thodif Dhenukag.g.Natakapriyah. Kokilapriyai. Keeravanij. Natabhairavik. Kharaharapriyal. Gowrimanoharim. Sankarabharanamn. Sarasangio. Harikambojip. Charukesi.

(P.r.o)

B.PRATHIMADYAMARAGHAS 5

a. Panthuvaralib. Namanarayanic. Ramapriyad. Gamanasramae. Bhavapriyaf Subhapanthuvaralig. Shadvidhamarginih. Suvamangii. Simhendramadyamamj Shanmukhapriyak. Hemavathil. Dharmavathim. Kalyanin. Lathangio. Vachaspathip. Rishabhapriya.

2. Geetham in Kalyani raga.3. Adithala varnam in the ragas Abhogi, Vasantha & Katyani.4. Atathalavarnam in the raga Kamboji.5. Compositions in the following ragas

a. Mohanamb. Hamsadwanic. Bilahari.

I sTCOMPLIMENTARY- ilI COAkSE CODE : MuWIIIC(p)03VARNAMS(For Vocal Department students, who opted Vtolin as 1", complimentary)

l. Swarajati any one2. Adi thala vamam-any one

2 "a- COM PLEMENTARY - Iil COARSE CODE : MuWIIE(I)04HISTORY OF MUSIC _ ill. Raga classification in ancient music - Grama murchana end jathi,Ancient Tamil music

2. Lakshane grandhas

a. Natyasasfab. SangeAharatnakarac. Chaturdandiprakasikad. Sangrahachudamani3. Development of musical scales

4. Life sketch snd Contributions ofa. Pattanam Subrahmanya Iyerb. Poochi Srinivasa Iyengarc. Maha Vaidyanatha Iyer Pto

6

4 TvSEMESTER cont counsE-vcouRSE coDE: Muwrw e) 0tMUSICOLOGY_II

l Dcteiled knowlcdge of Notation2. Dasavidha and Panchedase Gam.css3. Construction and playing technique of the fotlowing instrumentsa. Mridangamb. Flutec Nadasvararr

4. Musical forms

a. Kritib. Padamc. Javalid. Thillanae. Ragamalika

5. Model shift of tonic6. Lalshanas of the following rag8s

a- Bilaharib. Panthuvaralic. Vasanthad. Naakurinchie. Khamasf. Natag. Hindolam

CORE COURSE - W COURSE CODE : MUWIW(P)O2VARNAMS AND SIMPLE XRITIS

1. Adi tala varnamsa. Sahana,b.Hamsadwani

2. Ata tala varnam in the raga Sankarabhtranam

3. Compositions in the following ragas

a. Arabhib. Maayaamaalavagowlac. Natta

1 vCOMPLIMENTARY - IV COURSE CODE : MaWIVC(P)O3

(For Vocal Department students, who opled Violin as l"t complimentary)

Simple krithis any two

7

' 2,a-COMPLEMENTARY-IVCOURSE CODE : MuV|IVC(I)04*MUSIC OF TERAI.,A"

1. Kathakali music - ragas and talns figuring in kathakali music2. Prominent musical instruments of Keralaa. Chandab. Maddalamc. Idakkad. Ilathalame. Thimilaf Chengilag. Kombuh. Kudd

3. Panchavadyam - Kriyanga and Sevanga panchavadyas4. Composers of Keralaa. Swathithirunalb. Iravivarman thampic. Kuttikunji thankachid. K. C. Kesava pillai

5 ruSEMESTERCORE COaRSE - WI - COURSE CODE : MuViWQ)OlHISTORICAL PERSPECTIWS IN WOLIN PLAYING

1. Origin and Evolution of Violin2. influenced of Electronics In Violin3. A biographical study of eminent performers of violin;a" Lalgudi. G. Jayararnanb.M.S. gopalakrishnancYehudi menhind. Pandit Jog4. Construction of violin5, Role of violinist as a soloist and an accompanying Artist6. Basic knowledge of westertr violin notation.

BOOKS FORREFERENCEl. Oxford dictionary in Music2. Grove's dictionary in Music

CORE COURSE - WII COURSE CODE : MtWW(P)02VARNAMS

Adi tala varnas in the following ragas

a. Thodib. Navaaagamaalikac.Kedaaragowla

8

CORE COURSE - IX - COILRSE CODE : MuWw@)OjVARNAMSAND TRITIS_2

l.Ata tala varnam in Bheiravi raga

2.Compositions in the following rags

Sankarabharanam, Kalyani & Kharaharapriya

CORE COaRSE - x COARSE CODE : MuViW(p)04TRITIS

Compositions in the following ragasa. Kamboji b. Suddadhanyaasi c. panthuvarali d. Shanmuldapriya

OPEN COURSE _ ICOARSE CODE : MuWVD(P)0IOPTION.Il. Sarali varisas Madhyasthayivarisas and Janta varaisas.2. Tuning in violin3. Basic knowledge ofparts and structure ofviolin.

COARSE CODE : MuWVD(P)02OPTION.2l. Tuning of violia in Madhyama sruthi.2. S4thathala Alankaras3. One simple geetham.

COARSE CODE : MuViW(I)03OPTION.3

l. Techniques of Bowing2. Fingering techniques3. An"amgement of stings in Western and Indian style.

COURSE CODE : MUV|V(PI)0SCOARSE WORX/PROIECT WORX_ T

Submission ofreview ofa live concert of any Carnatic Musician.

6 ru- SEMESTERCORE COURSE - XI - COARSE CODE : MuviWB(I)0rMUSICOLOGY_IVl. Acousticsa. Production and tsansmission of soundb. Laws ofvibration of stringsc. Pitch

d. Ilt€nsitye. Echof. Harmonicsg. Timberh. Loudness

.9'

2. Group kritis of Trinity and SwathithirunalI. Tyagarajaa. Ghana raga pancharatnab. Kovoor pancharatnac. Thiruvattiyoor pancharatnaII. Muthuswami Dikshitara. Navagraha kitisb. Nava avarana kitisc. panchalinga stala kitisITI^ Syamasastria. Navaratna malikalV. Swathithirunala. Navaratri kritisb. Navavidha bhakti kritisc. Utsavaprabandhas3. Hindustani musica. Ten Dhatsb. A brief description of the musical forms drupad, khayal, tumri, tarana and gazal.c. A brief study ofthe musical instruments sitar, sarangi, pakwaj, tabala and santur.6. Lakshanas ofthe following ragasa. Chakavakamb. Hindolamc. Begadad. Kambojie. Darbarf Kedaragaulig. Ritigaulah Kharaharapriyai. Todij. Bhairavik. Saveri

CORE COURSE - XII - COARSE CODE : MuWWB(P)O2I.Any Krithi in Two kala Aadi Taala2.fr,ALPANA SYARAM

l. Ability to play Kalpana swaras in the following ragasa. Mohanamb. Hamsadwanic. Kalyanid. Bhilahari

CORE COURSE - xIil - COURSE CODE : MuViWB(P)03RAGAMAbility to play ragas in the following krithisa. Bilaharib. Panthuvaralic. Kambojid. Hamsadwanie. Mohanarn

l0

CORE COURSE - XIV - COaRSE CODE : MuWWB(p)04NIRAYAL

1. Panchamthana keerthanam(Ol ) any

Ability to play Niraval in the krithis of following ragas

a. Kambojib. Bilaheic. Hamsadwanid. Mohaname. panthuvaraali

ELECTIW

COURSE CODE : MuWwB(E)olOPTIONl

Basic knowledge ofplaying Ragam, Thanarn and pallavi

COURSE CODE : MuWWB(E)02OPTION.2

A study of Musicologists;- Padmabhooshan. prof p. Sambamoorthi and Ranga Ramanuja Iyyenga

COURSE CODE : MuWWB(E)0jOPTION.3

A comparative study on Music education in Gurukula System and Institute system.

COARSE CODE : MaWW(Pr)06 COUkSE WORX/ hROJECT WOR.K- rrProsentation of a record conaining the notations of the compositions learnt.

ANNEXURE

This Syllabus contains 10 pages.

The Course code has not been changed in this revised syllabus

The 1't complementary Papers in this Syllabus mentioned is

only for the B.A.Program students of Vocal Department whoopted Violin as L" complimentary paper.

The Grades of the l't complementary paper of this syllabus has

to be noted in the Mark sheet of the B.A. Vocal departmentstudents who opted Violin as 1" Complementary paper.

The Codes of 1't Complementary paper for the B.A. ViolinDepartment Students will be as mentioned below.

l,'t Sem = MulC(P)02

2nd Sem = MullC(P)02

3'd Sem = Mulllc(p)02

4'h Sem = MuIVC(P)03

Note: The changes in this syllabus is done with maintaining all thetraditional system of Music Studying, keeping the maximum standard

of the B.A program and to enhance the Skill, caliber of a B.A. Violinprogram Student of the Calicut University.

This Syllabus will aim to ensure the students in the program have theknowledge, understandings, skills and values necessary to participateand prosper in their musical career.

Rather than being prescriptive about what must be learned, thisSyllabus will be used by students to develop and implement the!earning programs according to the needs without compromisingstandards or quality.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

NUNIVERSITYOF CATICUT

CUCBCSS-B. lL MUSIC PROGRAMMEVCOURSE-DETAILS (Appticabte for Colleges&SDE)vodLi:&'

Sem

Course Tltle Hrs/Week

Credlt BEmHrs TotalCredit

mernal

Internal

TotalMarks

I


18

80Vo 20% 100Common Course - 2 5 3 3 80% 20% 100Common Course - 3 4 4 3 80% z0% 100

Core Course - 1 fPractical) 6 4 3 80% 20% 1001:lgqmplementary - 1 (lnstrumental) 3 2 3 80% 20o/o 100

2id Complementary - l ffheorvl 3 2 3 s0% 20o/o 100

l

Common Cource - 4 4 4 3

20

80% 20% 100Common Course - 5 s 4 3 80% 20% 100Common Course - 6 4 4 3 80% 20Vo 100

Core Course - 2 (Practicall 6 4 3 80% 20% 100lst Complementary - 2 flnsEumentall 3 2 3 80% 20% 100

2nd ComDlementary - 2 I'Iheorv) 3 2. 3 80% 20% 100

III


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80% 20% 100Common Course - 8 4 4 3 80% z0% 100

Core Course - 3 ffheorvl 3 3 3 80% 20% 100Core Course - 4 (Prac{cal 6 4 3 80% 20% 100

1s! ComDlementary - 3 ltnstmmental l 4 2 3 80% 20% 1002'rd Complementaty - 3 Oheorvl 2 z 3 80% 20% 100

ry


t9

80% 20% 100@mmon Cource - 10 4 4 3 80% 20Vo 100

QoreCource-5(Theorv) 3 3 3 80% 20% 100Core Course - 6 iiraaical) 6 4 3 80% z0% 100

_1",!9Ep!qqentary -J flnstn In6id)- 4 2 3 80% zo% 100znd Complementary -4 (Theory) z z 3 80% 20% 100

v

CoreCourse-7(Theory) 3 4 3

23

80% 20% 100Core Course - I fPractcal) 5 s 3 80% z0% 100CQIe Cource - 9 (Pracdcall 6 5 3 80% 20% 100core couNe - 10 fPractical' 6 5 3 80% 20% 100

Open Course 3 2 3 50Course Work/ Proiect Wo,rk - 1 z 2 50

VI

Core Course - li (iheo 3 4 3

2t

80% 20% 100ggre Course - i2 lFEcucat)- 6 5 3 80% z0% 100Core Course - 13 (Pracucal) 6 5 3 80% 209$ 100Core Course - 14 fPractcal) 5 5 3 80% 20% 100

Course Worly' Proiect Work - 2 2 z 50Total 150 120 120 I 80% 20% 3350

Course ftedltsI

TO:TAL COMMON GOUnSES 10 38TOTAL CORE COURSE (10pH 4Th") L4 46+L4=6OTOIAL COMPUMENTARY COURSES I t6

TOTAL OPEN COURSE 1 2TOTALCOURSEWORKTPROIECT WORK

2 4

TOTAL 36 120

"t

UNIVERSITYOF CALICUT

SCHEME OF EXAMINATION &MARK DISTRIBUTION

B-A.MUSIC (VOCAT) PROGRAITTME

cucBcss uc 2014

SEMESTER-I

slNo

Course Code Cource Tltle Course l}pe Credits Marks TotalCreditsInternal External

1. Mu I B (P)01 FoundationCourse -l

Core Course - IfPractical-l)

4 20o/o 80%

ICredits

2. Mu I C[P)02 PreliminaryExercises - I

7x Complementary -I - (lnstrumental)

2 20o/o 80%

3. Mu I C[)03 GeneralIntroduction

to Music

2nd Complimentary -I: (Theory)

2 20% 80%

SEMESTER- II

SEMESTER - III

slNo

Course Code Course Title Course llpe Crcdlts Marks TotalCreditslntetral External

1. Mu II B (P)01 FoundationCourse - II

Core Course - IIfPractical-ll)

4 20% 80%

8Credits

2. Mu II C(P)02 PreliminaryExercises - II

7i Complementary -II - (lnstumentall

2 20% 80%

3. Mu II Cfi)03 History ofMusic - I

2,4 Complimentary -II - lTheorvl

2 20Vo B0%

stNo

Course Code Course fitle Course 1Jrle Credits Marks TotalCreditsInternal External

1. Mu III B (l)01 Musicolory - l Core Course - IIIfTheorv)

3 20Vo 80%

LLCredits

2. Mu III B (P)02 Varnams &Kritis - I

Core Course - IVfPractical-lll)

2 20% 80%

3. Mu III C(P)03 Varnas 7* Complementary -III - (lnstrumental)

2 20% 80%

4. Mu III C(!)04 History ofMusic - II

znd Complimentary -Iil - fTheorvl

2 20Vo 80%

SEMESTER-IV

SEMESTER - V

SEMESTER-VI

slNo

Course Code Course Title Course llpe Cr€dits Marks TotalCreditsInternal Exterral

1. Mu IV B [{)01 Musicolory -I

Core Course - VCTheorv)

3 20% 80%

11Credits

2. Mu IV B (PJ02 Varnas andKritis - II

Core Course - VI[Practical-lV)

4 20Vo B0%

3. Mu Iv C(P)03 Varnas andKritis - (comp)

7* Complementary -IV - (lnstrumentall

z 20% 80%

4. Mu IVC(T)04 Music ofKerala

2ut Complimentary -IV- [Theorv)

2 20% 80%

slNo

Course Code Cource Tltle Course llpe Credits Marks TotalCreditsIntenral External

L Mu V B (T)01 Musicolory - III Core Course - VII("Iheorvl

4 20% 80Vo

23Credits

2. Mu V B (P)02 IGiris - I Core Course - VIII(Practical - V)

5 200/0 B0%

3. MuvB (P)03 Kritis- II Core Course - IXfPractical - VIl

5 20% 80%

4. Mu VB (P)04 Group Kritis Core Cource - X(Practical VII)

5 20% 80%

5. Open Course 2 200h

z0%

80%

6. Muv (Pr)05 Course workProject{

Record 2 80%

stNo

Course Code Course Title Courcel}pe Crcdits Marks TotalCreditsIntenral Externalt. Mu VI B (TJ01 Musicolory - IV Core Course - XI

[Theorv)4 20Vo 80%

21Credits

2. Mu vl B (P)02 Raga Alapana Core Course - XIIfPractical VIID

5 20% 80%

3. Mu VIB (P)03 Niraval andI(alpana Swara

Core Course - XIII(Practical - IX)

5 20Vo 80%

4. MuvlB (P)04 Pallavi Core Course - XIV(Practical )i0

5 20Vo 80Vo

5. MuVI (PrJ05 Dissertation/Concert

Project - II 2 20% 80%

CREDIT & MARK DISTRTBUTION

Creditand Mark distribution for B-A.MUSIC Programmes with practicals[vocAt, VEENA, VIOLIN, & MRIDANGAM)

Subject Sem Common Course Core Course Complementary Course OpenCourse

TotalCompl - l Compl - II

English AdditionalLanguage

Theory &Practicals

Instrumental

Theory

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=t<E,tEl

I 313 4 4 2 2 18I 4l+ 4 4 2 2 20II 4 4 3 4 2 2 L9ry 4 4 3 4 2 2 t9V 4lsls 51 2* 2 23VI 4lsls 51 2* 2l

Total 22Credits(6oo

Marks)

16 Credits(400

Marks)


2 Credits(s0

Marks)I B


L20

38 Creditst1000 Marks)

82 Credits(2350 Marks) 120

TotalMarks

3350

*Proiects-z (50 Marks each)

2O74AT'IWSSIONS ONWARDS UNIWRSITY OF CALICUT

B. A. MUSIC PROGRAMIIIE SWUIBUS

B. A. prusrc gocAl)

7fi SEMESTER

CORE COURSE - I COURSE CODE: MUIB(P)07

PMCTICAL - I - FOANDATION COURSE - I

1. Alankaras in 5 of the following ragas

a. Sankarabharanam

b. Kalyani

c. Mohanam

d. Hamsadhvani

e. Abhogi

2. Geetham - 4

3. |athiswaram - 1

4. Adi tala varnam - 2

1. Ability to play preliminary svara exercises

a. Sarali varisas

b. |anda varisas

c. Madhyasthayi varisas

7St - COMPLIMENTARY - I (INSTRUMENTAL)

PRILIMINARY EXERCISES - I - COURSE CODE: IVUIC(P)O2

1. place of music in life

2. Distinctive features of Indian Music

3. Major seats of music

a. Tanjore

b, Madras

4,Technical terms and their explanations.

a, Nadam

b. Sruti

c, Svaram - Svara nomenclature

d. Sthayi

e Tala -Sapta talas and their angas, Shadangas.

5. Musical forms

a. Geetham

b. Jathisvaram

c. Swarajathi

6. Construction, method of tuning and playing technique of Tambura.

7. Ragalakshana:

a, Mayamalavagaula

b. Mohanam

c. Hamsadhwani,

7. Life sketch and contributions ofthe following vaggeyakaras

a, Jayadeva b. Annamacharya c. purandaradasa

2ND SEMESTBR

CORE COURSE - II - COURSE CODE: MuIIB(p)0l

PMCTIAL - II - FOUNDATION COARSE - II1. Swarajathi - t2. Lakshanageetham - 1


4. Simple laitis in the following ragas

a. Hamsadhvani

b. Chakravakam

c, Vasanta

d. Hindolam

e, Kedaram

7st - coMpLIMENTARy _ rI (INSTRUMENTAry

PRILIMINARY EXERCISES - II COURSE C0DE: Mu II C (P)02

1. Sapta tala alankaras in two degrees ofspeeds.

2. Geethams - 2

a. Malahari

b, Mohanam

HI$TORY OF MUSIC - I

1. Trayodasa lakshanas ofragas.

Z'Tala- Shodasha angas, Scheme of 35 and 175 talas and Varieties of Chappu talas.

3. Minor seats of music

a. Mysore

b. Thiruvananthapuram

c. Thirupathi

4. Musical forms

a. Varnam

b. Keerthanam

5. classification of musical instruments - stringed win4 and percussion.

6. Construction of Veena and Violin

7.Life sketch and contributions of Musical Trinity - Saint Tyagaraja, Muthuswami Dikshitarand Syamasasthri

8. Folk music - out line knowledge of folk music in general, their characteristics, and itsvarieties.

9. Lakshanas of the following ragas:

a. Chakravakam

b. Hindolam

c. Vasanta

d. Kedaram

sND SBMESTER

CORECOURSE -lil COURSE CODE: MuIITB(T)O7

. MASICOLOGY-I

1. Scheme of 72 melas

a. Application of Kadapayadi formula

b. Application of Bhutasankhya

2. Raga classification

a. fanaka-fanya

b. Upanga-Bhashanga

c. Varjya-Vakra

d. Nishadantya, Dhaivatantya and panchamantya

General classification of ragas

a Ghana, Naya, Desya

b. Karnataka, desya

c. Sudh4 Chayalaga, Sankeerna

d, Classification based on Kampita svaras

e. Mitra ragas

f. Ganakala niyama

3. Lakshanas ofthe following ragas

a. Bilahari b. Arabhi

c. Khamas d. Bowli

e. Natta f, Madhyamavati

gRitigowla h.Suddhadhanyasi


2.Ata tala varnam - 1

2. Kritis in the following ragas

a. Bilahari

b. Arabhi

c. Bowli

f. Khamas

g. Natta

h. Madhyamavathi

i. Mohanam

j. Ritigowla

k Suddha Dhanyasi

1. Adi tala varnas

a. Mohanam

hAbhogi

4fi SBME9TER

MASICOLOGY- II1, Detailed knowledge ofNotation

2. Dasavidha and panchadasa Gamakas

3. Musical forms

a. Kriti

b, padam

c. favali

d. Thillana

e. Ragamalika

4. Model shift oftonic

5. Lakshanas ofthe following ragas

a, Anandabhairavi

b. Panthuvarali

c. I(ambhoji

d. Ihlyani

f. Nattakurinj i

g. Shanmukhapriya

h. Nilambari

i,Darbar

zNd - COMPLEIAENTARY - Iil

COURSE CODE : I|IUIIIC(T)O4

HISTORY OF IAUSrc - il

1. Raga classification in ancient music - Grama murchana and jathi,

Ancienttamil music

2. Lakshana grandhas

a. Natyasastra

b. Sangeetharatnakara

c. Chaturdandiprakasika

d. Sangrahachudamani

3. Development of musical scales

4. Life sketch and Contributions of

a. Pattanam SubrahmanYa IYer

b. Poochi Srinivasa Iyengar

c. Maha Vaidyanatha Iyer

PRACTICAL- IV-UARNAMSAND KruIIS - il1. Adi tala varnam- 2

2. Ata tala varnam - 2

3. Kritis in the following ragas.

a, Anandabhairavi

b, Panthuvarali

c. Kambhoji

d. I(alyani

e. Mayamalavagaula

f. Nattakurinji

gAbhogi

h. Shanmukhapriya

i. Darbar

j.Nilambari

2, Ragamalika (Other than composed by Swathithirunal)

COU RSE Co DE : MUIVC(PJ 0 3

ry1. Simple laitis - 2

zNd-COMPLEMENTARY-IV

COURSE CODE : MuIVC(T\04

MUSIC OF KERAI,A

l.IGthakali music - ragas and talas figuring in kathakali music

2. Prominent musical instruments of Kerala

a. Chenda

b. Maddalam

c.ldakka

d.Ilathalam

e. Thimila

f. Chengila

g Kombu

h. Kuzhal

3. Panchavad)ram - Kriyanga and Sevanga panchavadyas

4. Composers of Kerala

a. Swathithirunal

b.lravivarman thampi

c. Kuttikunji thankachi

d. K C. Kesava pillai

sf,, SEMESTER

CORE COURSB -WI COURSE CODE: MuvB(T)O7

MUSICOLOGY-lil

1. Gayaka gunas and doshas pertaining to vocal music

2. Literary beauties figuring in a composition

3. Literary and musical analysis ofa composition

4. Culturing ofthe professional voice.

5, Construction and playing technique ofthe following instruments

a. Prasam

c. Yamakam

a. Flute

c, Nagasvaram

6. Ragalakshana

a. Poo rvikalyani

c. Sankarabharanam

e. Kedaragaula

g Todi

i, Sahana

k Surutti

m. Mukhari

b. Yati

d. Svaraksharam

b. Mridangam

d. Tavil

b. Attana

d. Gaula

f. Saveri

h. Bhairavi

j. Begada

L Kanada

o. Kharaharapriya

b. Hamsadhvani

d. Pantuvarali

f. IGlyani

n. Sriragam

7. Notation of the kritis learnt in the following ragas

a. Mohanam

c. Mayamalavagaula

e. Ihmboii

g Bilahari

1. Kritis in the following minor ragas.

a. Sahana

c, Attana

e. Mukhari

g. Ihnada

i. Kedaragaula

2. Padam - 1

3. fawali - 1

4. Thillana - 1

5. Ashtapadi - 1

6. Tarangam -1

7, Devaranama - 1

8. Bhajan - 1

CORECOARSE-WII

COURSB CoDE: MUW(P)O2

PRAMICAL-V-KRITIS - I

b. Beghada

d. Gaula

f. Surutti

h. Sriragam

CORECOURSE-IX

COURSECODE: MUVB(PIOS

PRAMICAL-W-KNTIS-il

1, Kritis in the following major ragas.

a, Xharaharapriya

b. Sankarabharanam

c. Saveri

d. Todi

e. Bhairavi

f. Poorvikalyani

coRE coaRsg - xCOURSE AODE: MUVB(P)(M

PRACTICAL -WI - GROAP Ii3,ITIS

1. Any one composition from the following group kritis

a, Navagraha kriti - 1

b. Navaratri kriti - 1

c Navarathnamalika - 1

e. Pancharathnam - 1(Arabhi)

f. Kovoor Pancharathnam/Thiruvattiyoor Pancharatnam - 1

OPEN COARSE - ICOURSE CODE: MUW(p)O7

COURSE - 7 - POPALAR SONGS

l.Preliminary Exercises (sarali varisas, fanta varisas Madhyasthayi varisas)

2. Patriotic songs -2

3. Folk melodies - 2

4. Light classical songs - 2

5. Study of film songs of any 3 music directors - 2

6. Nottuswara sahityam - 2

COARSE - II - LIGHT CI^ASSICAL COMPOSITIONS

COURSE CODE: MUVD(p)02

1. Compositions of Malayalam composers - Z

2. Compositions of Annamacharya or Taranga m - Z

3. Nottusvara sahityam - 1

4. Namavalis or Diryanamakeertanas - 2

5. Simple raga parichayam

a. Kharaharapriya

b. Ananthabhairavi

c. Hamsadhvani

d. Mohanam

c. Hindolam

COURSE - III - INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC

COURSE CODE : LIUVD [T)03

1. Place of music in life

2. Music as an applied art in the field of advertising play - back, religion and therapy

3.lnfluence of classical music in film songs

4. Prominent Kerala composers

a. Swathithirunal

b. Iravivarmanthampi

coaRsq woRK/ PRoIECT - r

COURSE CODE : tt[uV(Prl 0 5

Presentation of a record containing the notations of the following compositions

1. Varnam - Adi tala - 1

2. Varnam- Ata tala - 1

3. Kriti - Adi ala-( 1 kala)-l

4. Kriti - Rupaka tala -1

5. Kriti -Adi tala - 1 - (2kala )

6. Kriti- Misrachappu tala-l

7. Notate a simple Pallavi with anulomam, pratilomam and tisram

To be submitted at the end of VIth Semester.

6N'SEMBSTER

MASICOLOGY-IV

1. Acoustics

a. Production and transmission ofsound b. Laws ofvibration ofstrings

c Pitch

e. Echo

g Timber

2. Group lcitis of Trinity and Swathithirunal

i.'Ilagaraja

a. Ghana raga pancharatna

c, Thiruvattiyoor pancharatna

ii. Muthuswami Dikshitar

a. Navagraha kritis

c, panchalinga stala kritis

iii, Syamasastri

a. Navaratna malika

iv. Swathithirunal

a. Navaratri kritis

c. Utsavaprabandhas

d. Intensity

f. Harmonics

h. Loudness

b. Kovoor pancharatna

b. Nava avarana kritis

b. Navavidha bhalrri kritis

3. Hindustani music

a. Ten thats

b. A brief description ofthe musical forms drupad khayal, tumri, tarana and gazal.

c. A brief study of the musical instruments sitar, sarangi, pakrirraj, tabala and santur.

l}':ffi'#: Kalpana svara for the composirions rearnt in alr maior ragas prescribed for

2. Iklpana svaras only for the compositions learnt in the following ragas.a, Mohanam

b. Hamsadhvani

c. Mayamalavagaula

d. Panthuvarali

e. Hindolam

f. Bilahari

g Madhyamavathi

1' Ab,ity for the exposition of2 paravis (in any raga) in Trikaram and with Tisram.

PROIECT.II

MUW(prtoS

t 3-HIfti:T[ll] on

'nr toric from the prescribed svuabus for core cou*e not

OR

2. A half an hour music concert in traditional pattern without accompaniment,

CORE COURSE - Xil COURSE CODE : IOUWB(P)O2

PMCTICAL - WII - RAGA AUIPANA

1. Alapana in the following major ragas.

a. Todi

b. Sankarabharanam

c. Kamboii

d. Kalyani

e. Bhairavi

f. Saveri

g. Kharaharapriya

h. ShanmukhapriYa

2. Alapana in the following minor ragas.

a. Nattakurinchi

b. Anandabhairavi

c. Hindolam

d. Bilahari

f. Athana

g. Sahana

h. Hamsadhvani

i. Surutti

j. Panthuvarali

k Mohanam

CORE COURSE -XIil COURSE CODE: MuwB(P)o3

PMMIAL - IX - NIRAVAL AND KAI,PANA SVARA

1. Niraval and Kalpana svara for the compositions learnt in all major ragas prescribed forraga alapana.

2. Kalpana svaras only for the compositions learnt in the following ragas.

a. Mohanam

b. Hamsadhvani

c. Mayamalavagaula

d. Panthuvarali

e. Hindolam

f. Bilahari

g Madhyamavathi

CORE COURSE -xIVCOURSB CODE: MuwB(P)tM

PRACTICAL - X- PALI.TIW

1. Ability for the exposition of 2 Pallavis (in any raga) in Trikalam and with Tisram,

PROIEM-II

Muw(Pr)05

1. A written document on any topic from the prescribed syllabus for core course notexceeding 15 pages.

OR

2. A half an hour music concert in traditional paftern without accompaniment.

MODEL QUESTTON pApER 2014ADMrSSION ONWARDS

FIRST SEMESTER B.A.MUSIC DEGREE EXAMINATION

ComplementarSr Counse - Music

Mu I c ([ 03 - GENERAL INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC

Tlme:3 Hours Maximum:80 Marks

SECTIONA

(One word Answer)

Answer all questions: (10x1=10 Marks)

1) A tala having 10 Aksharakala duration,2) A musical form which gives the lakshana ofa raga in its sahitya,3) Asrutivadhya.4J Mudra used by Purandara Dasa.

5) Name ofthe thread used in Tambura for fine tuning.6) No of Sthayis in Carnatic Music.7) Composer of Gita govinda.

8) A tala having Anudrutham.9) Aksharakala for Khanda jathi Dhruva tala.10)A musical form which does not have divisions Pallavi, Anupallavai and Charanam.

SECTION B

(ShortAnswer)

Answer any ten among the following in two or three sentences: (10x2=20 Marks)

11)Name the Sapta Talas.

12)Name the two types of Gitam,

l3)Give the names ofthe four strings ofthe Tampura.14)What are the angas used in Chatusrajati Dhruva tala.15)Give the names of twelve svarasthanas in order.16)What is Sruti?l7)Name t}le angas ofAa tala18)What are the varieties ofGandhara and Madhyama?

19)What is Ashtapadi?20)Laghu is represented in different jathis. How?

2lJWrite about the two varieties of Nadam.

22)Write the alsharakala duration and symbol that is used to represent Anudrutham.

SECTION C

(paragraph Answers)

Answer any five among the folrowing in a paragraph or two: (sx6 = 30 Marks)23)Distinguish between Swarajathi and fathiswaram.24)Write short note on Nadam.

25)Explain the shadangas with suitabre signs and symbors.

26) write about the swarasthanas used in caranatiic music.27)Why is Purandara Dasa called as'sangita Pitamaha'or'Father of carnatic music,?2SJwrite about the different sthayis used in carnatic music.29)what are the two different gitams? Exprain the difference.

SECTION D

(Essays)

Answeranytwo outof three: (]loxz=zoMarks)30)Music is intimately connected with the life of man -Explain.31)Explain the bontribution ofAnnamacharya to carnatic music.32)Desffibe the construction and playing technique of Tambura with the help of a

diagram.

Model question paper - CUCBCSS - UG - 2Ol+ Admn. Onwards

SECOND SEMESTER B.A. MUSIC DEGREE EXA]T{INATION

Complementarycourse HISTORYOF MUSIC - I - Mu IIC (T)03

Time:3hrs Total Marks:80

SECTION - A (One word answers)

Answer all questions: (1x10=10 marks)

1. A folk instrument used by snake charmers.2. Name a composer of Pada varnams.3. The birth place of the Musical Trinity.4. The composer of the Navaratnamalika kritis.5. Name a Ghana raga.6. A varnam that is also used in dance7. Thevaggeyakara mudra of SyamaSastri.8. A musical form that belongs to both the groups, Abhyasa ganam and Sabha ganam.9. The composer who is known as "Tana varna marga darsi"10. Name a sacred musical form.

SECTION - B (Shortanswers)

Answer any ten among the following in two or three sentences: (2x1O=20 marks)

11. Name two ragas used in folk music.12. The different varieties of the musical form Varnam13. Write down the names of truo percussion instruments used in folk music.14. Name any two places visited by sri Muthuswami Dikshitar.15. Give the names of anytwo composers who lived in Mysore.16 Name two operas composed by sri .Swati Tirunal17. Name two composers of kirtanam.18. The royal composers of Mysore and Tanjore.19. Name two stringed instruments of the folk variety.20. The angas figuring in a kirtanam.21. Name two composers of Tana varnams.ZZ.Write down the mudras used by Sri.Swati Tirunal in his kritis.

SECTION _ C (paragraph answers)Answer any five among the following in a paragraph or two:23. The structure of the musical form Tana varnam24. Tallapakkam composers.25. Talams used in Folk music.26' Points of difference between Tana varnam and pada varnam.Z7_.lmportant musicaf ,pot, i, frf;;.?9' Lh. Navagraha Lritis oiiiiffiilr,,rmi Dikshitar.29' The imporrance of sahithya-;;;;rrsicar form keerranam.

SECTION-D (Essays)

write essays on anytrryo of the following: (lox2=2'marks)

il[il:,:,T;ff ::::l*;ffi lf,',:Ti#l jf iff:ibutionsorsaintrvagaraja32... Discuss the importance of Tanjore as a seat of music.

(5x 5=30 martrs)

UNIVERSITYOF CALICUTcucBcss-B. A, MUsIc PRocMIr{ME (veena) couRsE DETATIS (Appltcable for cotteges&sDE)

Set!!

Course Tltle Hrs/Week

Credlt Exam Hrs TotalCredlt

Esernal

Internal

TotalMarl(s

I


18

80% 20% 100Common Course - 2 5 3 3 80% 20% 100Common Course - 3 4 4 3 80% 209/0 100

Core Course - 1 fPracticall 6 4 3 80% z0% 10013t Complementary - l fVocall 3 2 3 80% 20% 100

2,d Complementary - l fTheorvl 3 2 3 80% 20% 100

II


20

80% 20% 100Common Course - 5 5 4 3 80% 20% 100Common Course - 5 4 4 3 80% 20% 100

Core Course - 2 fPractical) 6 4 3 80% 20% 1001* Complementary - 2 fvocal) 3 2 3 SOVo 20% 100

2nd Complementary - 2 fTheorv'l 3 2 3 80% 20% 100

III


t9

80% 20% 100Common Course - 8 4 4 3 80% 20% 100

CoreCourse-3fTheorv) 3 3 3 80% 20% 100Core Course - 4 fPractical) 6 4 3 80% zo% 100

1n Complementarv - 3 fVocal) 4 2 3 80% 20% 1002d Complementary - 3 fTheorvl 2 2 3 80% 20% 100

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80% 20% 100Common Course - 10 4 4 3 8096 20o/o 100

CoreCource-5ftheorv) 3 3 3 A0Vo 20% 100Core Course - 6 fPracticall 6 4 3 80% 20% 100

lsr Complementary - 4 fVocall 4 2 3 80% 20% 1002nd Complementary - 4 0lrcorv) 2 z 3 80% 20% 100

v

CoreCourse-7ffheorvl 3 4 3

23

80% 20% 100Core Course - 8 (Practical) 5 5 3 80% 20% 100Core Course - 9 fPracEcal) 6 5 3 80% 20% 100

Core Coure - 10 (Practicall 6 s 3 80% 20% 100Qpen Cource 3 2 3 50

Course Work/ Prolect Work - 1 2 2 s0,

VI

Core Course - 11 ("theoryl 3 4 3

2L

80% 20% 100'Core Course - 12 fPracticall 6 5 3 80% 20% 100Core Course - 13 (Practical) 6 5 3 80% 20% 100Core Course - 14 (Practical) 5 5 3 80% 20Vo 100

Cource Work/ Proiect Work - 2 2 2 50Total 150 120 L20 80% 20% 3350

Course CreditsTOTAL COMMON COURSES 10 38

I]OTAL CORE COURSE [10Pr. + 4 rh.) 14 4$+14=6OTOTAL COMPIIMENTARY COURSES 8 t6

TOTAL OPEN COURSE 1 2TOTAL COURSB WORK/PROIECT WORK

2 4

TOTAL 36 120


SCHEME OF EXAJTIINATION &MARK DISTRIBUTION

B.A.MUSIC (Veena) PROGRAMME

cucBcss uG 2014

SEMESTER- I

slNo

Course Code Course Title Courselype Credlts Marks TotalCrcditsInterral Extemal

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Fundamental Lessons -l

Core Course - IfPractical-l)

4 20% 80%

8Credits

2. Mu Ve IctP)02

PreliminaryExercises - I

7st Complementary -I - Nocall

2 20% 80%

3. Mu Ve Ic(rJ03

GeneralIntroduction

to Music

2d Complimentary -I - (Theory)

2 20% 80%

SEMESTER- II

SEMESTER - III

slNo

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7. MuVe II BtPt01

FundamentgalLessons - II

Core Course - II(Practical-lD

4 20% 80o/o

ICredis

z. MuVe IIc(Pl02

PreliminaryExercises - II

75t Complementory -II - Nocall

2 20% 80%

3. MuVe IIcrn03

History ofMusic - I

2nd Complimentoty -II - ffheorv)

2 20% 80%

slNo

Course Code Course Title Counse IIDe CrEdits Marks TotalCreditsInternal Hternal

L MuVe III Bm01

Musicology - I Core Course - III(Theorv)

3 20% 80o/o

"11.Credits

2. MuVe III BrH02

FundamentalLessons-3

Core Course - IVfPractical-lll)

2 20% 80%

3. MuVe IIIctn03

Varnams 7* Complementary -III - fVocal)

2 20% 8096

4. MuVe IIIcrn04

History ofMusic - II

znd Complimentaty -III - ftheorv)

2 20% 80%

i

SEMESTER- IV

SINo

Course Code Course fitle Coursefile Credtts Marks TotalCredttsIntemal External

1. MuVe IV Brm01

Musicolory-I

Core Course - V['Iheorv]

3 20Vo 80%

11Credits

2. MuVe IV B(P)02

Varnas andsimple Kritis

Core Course - VIfPractical-lVl

4 20o/o SOVI

3. MuVelVc(P)03

Simplekrithis)

7* Complementory -IV - (Vocall

2 20Vo 80o/o

4. MuVe IVcm04

Music ofKerala

2nd Complimentary -IV- (Theorv)

2 20% 80%

SEMESTER - VslNo

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L MUVeV B

CI01Historical

perspective inVeena Dlavlns - III

Core Course - VII(Theory)

4 20% B0Vo:

.,r erlilr'23

Credits

'z; MuVe V Btn02

Fundamentallessons-4

Core Course - VIII(Practical - V)

5 20% 80%"

3. MuVeVB(P)03

Varnams &Ghanaraga

Pancharathnam

Core Course - IX(Practical - VI)

5 20Vo 80%

4. MuVeVBrn04

ManodharmaSanseetham

Core Course - X(PracticaMD

5 20% 800/0

5. MuVeVD(P)01 Open Course 2 20% 80%

6. MuVeVfPr'|05

Course workProiect-l

Record 2 20% 80%

SEMESTER-VI

sxNo

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:MuVe VI B

m01Musicolory - lV Core Course - XI

(fireorvl4 20Vo 80Vo

2LCredits

2. MuVeVI B(P)02

AdvancedSwara

exercises andmusical forms

Core Course - XII(Practical VIII)

5 20% 80o/o

3. MuVeVIBrn03

ManodharmaSasngeetham

Core Course - XIIIfPractical - IXI

5 2OVo 80%

4. MuVeVIBrP)04

Veena Concert Core Course - XIV(Practical Xl

5 20% 80Vo

5. MuVeVIfPr)05 Desertation Proiect Work 2 20% 80%

UNlVERSITRY

B. A. VEENA PROGRAMME1* SEMESTER

, <ACBCSS @

CORE COURSE - | - COURSE CODE : MuVetB(p)OiPRACTICAL - ! . FUNDAMENTAL LESSONS - I1. sadhaka varisas - sarali, Jhanta and Dhatu varisas, swara pallavi, Tarasthayivarisas - all in three degrees of speed.2. Sapta tala alankaras - in 2 degrees of speed in the ragas 15, 21, 22, 29, 65,mohanam, hamsadvani and Sudhasaveri.

1" GOMPLIMENTARY- I - COURSE CODE : MuVelC(p)O2lFor Vocal Department students who opted Veena as 1dt complementary;PRELIMINARY SVARA EXERCISES - I1 . Ability to render preliminary svara exercisesa. Sarali varisasb. Janta varisasc. Madhya stayi varisas

2* COMPLEMENTARY - I MUSTC - COURSE CODE : MuVelC(T)03GENERAL INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC1. Place of music in life2. Technical terms and their explanations.a. Nadamb. Srutic. Svaram - Svara nomenclatured. Sthayie. Tala -.Sapta talas and their angas, shadangas.3. Musical formsa. Geethamb. Jathisvaramc. Swarajathi4. Construction, method of tuning and playing technique of Tambura.5. Life sketch and contributions of the following vaggeyakarasa. Jayadevab. Annamacharyac. Purandaradasa

2

2* SEMESTER

CORE COURSE - tl - COURSE CODE : MuVeilB(P)0lPRACTICAL- II_ FUNDAMENTAL LESSO'VS- ,,

1. Sadhaka varisas - trisvara prastara2. Alankaras in - Sudhadhanyasi, Madhyamavathi, Abhogi, pantuvarali, Vachaspathi. and Lathangi3. Geetham - Sudhasaveri, Mohanam, Malahari and any other 3.4. Jathiswaram - Any 2.5. Adi tala varnam - Mohanam

1" COMPL,IiENTARY- ll - COURSE CODE: MuVeltC(P)O2PRELIMINARY SYARA E(ERC'SES- ,,(For Vocal Department students who opted Veena as 1"t mmplementary)1. Sapta tala alankaras2. Geethams - 2a. Malaharib. Mohanam

? COMPLEMENTARY- ll - COURSE CODE: MuVellC(T)03HtsToRY OF ttUStC - t

1. Distinctive features of lndian music2. Major seats of musica. Thanjoreb. Madras3. Minor seats of musica. Mysoreb. Thiruvananthapuramc. Thirupathi4. Musical formsa. Varnamb. Keerthanam5. Life sketch and contributions of Musical Trinity - Saint Tyagaraja, MuthuswamiDikshitar and Syamasasthri6. Folk music - out line knowledge of folk music in general, their characteristics, and itsVarieties.

. Jao SEI'ESTER

CORE COUSE - til - COURSE CODE: MuVeiltB(T)0lMUSICOLOGY_I

1. Scheme of 72 melasa. Application of lGdapayadi formulab. Application of Bhutasankhya2. Raga classificationa. Janaka-Janyab. Upanga-Bhashangac. Varjya-Vakrad. Nishadantya, Dhaivatantya and panchamantyaGeneral classification of ragasa. Ghana, Naya, Desyab. lGrnataka, desyac. Sudha, Chayalaga, Sankeemad. Classification based on lGmpita svarase. Mitra ragasf. Ganakala niyama3. classification of musical instruments in general - stringed, wind, percussion andGhana vadyas4. Tala - shodasangas, scheme of 35 and 17s talas and Varieties of capu talas.5. Raga lakshana in detail6. Lakshanas of the following ragasa. Mayamalavagaulab. Mohanamc. Hamsadhvanid. Sankarabharaname. Anandabhairavi

CORE COURSE - tV KRtTtS - COURSE CODE : MuVeillB(p)O2PRACTICAL. III . FUNDAMENTAL LESSONS .III

1. Sadhakavarisas with alankaras in various ragas _2. Swarajathi - Any 23. Adi tala varnams - Hamsadhwani & Abhogi4. Ata tala vamam - lGmboji

1" COMPLIMENTARY- IIICOURSE CODE : MuVetilC(p)03

llglt/gcal Deeartment students who opted Veena as 1st complementary)VARNAMS1. Adi tala vamasa. Mohanamb. Abhogi

4

2,a COMPLEMENTARY - lllCOURSE CODE : MuVetilC(T)04HISTORY OF MUSIC - II1. Raga classification in ancient music - Grama murchana and jathi,Ancient tamil music2. Lakshana grandhasa. Natyasastrab. Sangeetharatnakarac. Chaturdandiprakasikad. Sanrahachudamani3. Development of musical scales4. Life sketch and Contributions ofa. Pattanam Subrahmanya Iyerb. Poochi Srinivasa lyengarc. Maha Vaidyanatha lyer4,, SEMESTER

CORE COURSE - V - COURSE CODE : MuVetVB(T)OlMUSTCOLOoY - il1. Detailed knowledge of Notation2. Dasavidha and Panchadasa Gamacas3. construction and playing technique of the following instrumentsa. Mridangamb. Flutec Nadasvaram4. Musical formsa. Kritib. Padamc. Javalid. Thillanae. Ragamalika5. Model shift of tonic6. Lakshanas of the following ragasa. Bilaharib. Panthuvaralic. Vasanthad. Nattakurinchie. Khamasf. Natag. HindolamCORE COURSE - Vt - COURSE CODE : MuVetVB(p)O2PRACTICAL - IV - VARNAMS AND SIMPLE KRITIS1. Sadhaka varisas with alankaras in various ragas -2. Adi tala varnam - Sahana & Begada3. Ata tala varnam - Sankarabharanam4. Simple Kritis with alapana and kalpana svaras in the ragas - Chakravakam, Arabhi,Mayamalavagaula and Nata1* COMPLIMENTARY - tV - COURSE CODE : MuVetVC(p)03(For Vocal Department students who opted veena as 1't complementary)

SIMPLE KRITIS. 5Simple Kritis - 3

2 ,a- COMPLEMENTARY - IV COURSE CODE : MuVeIVC(I)O4"MASIC OF KENALA'

1. Kathakali music - ragas and talas figuring in kathakali music2. Prominent musical instruments of Keralaa. Chandab. Maddalamc. Idakkad. Ilathalame. Thimilaf Chengilag. Kombuh. Kudd

3. Panchavadyam - Kriyanga and Sevanga panchavadyas4. Composers of Keralaa. Swathithirunalb. Iravivamran thampic. Kuttikunji thankaohid. K. C. Kesava pillai

5* SEMESTER

CORE COURSE -Vll - COURSE CODE : MuVeVB(T)0iHISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES tN VEENA PLAYING1. Veena though the ages2. Different schools of Veena vadanaRegional verities of Veena at Mysore, Andhra, Tanjore and Thiruvananthapuram3. Biographical studies of eminent performers on Veena

a. Veena Seshanna & Veena Subbannab. Veena Dhanammal ,

c..K.S.Narayanaswamy4. Different kinds of 'Meetu' in Veena, in various schools of Veena vadana5. Construction, maintenance and fretting of Veena (Veena Melam)6. Role of Veena in various music platbrms7. Panchadasagamagas and its application in Veena8. Short notes on Rudra Veena, Mohana Veena and Gottuvadyam9. Notation of any kriti learnt in the practical paper

CORE COURSE - Vtll - COURSE GODE : MuVeVB(p)02PRACTICAL. V - FUNDAMENTAL LESSONS - IV

1. Sadhaka varisas with alankaras in various ragas2. Adi tala vamam - Navaragamalika, Vasanta and Kalyani

CORE COURSE - lX - COURSE CODE : MuVeVB(p)03PRACTICAL - VI - VARNAMS AND GHANA RAGA PANCHARATNAM1. Ata tala vamam - Ritigaula2. Ghanaraga pancharatnam - Sri Ragam

CORE COURSE - x - COURSE CODE : MuVeVB(p)04PRACTICAL. VIt . MANODHARMA SANGEETHAM - !1' Kritis from prescribed ragas - Any 10 with outline knowledge of the raga alapana andkalpana svaras2. Chittatanam in the ragas - Sankarabharanam, Mechakalyani, pantuvarali, Bilahari,Hamsadhwani, Malayamarutham, Begada,Natta, Gaura, Aribhi

OPEN COURSE - I

COURSE CODE : MuVeVD(p)Ol

COURSE - 1

1. Awareness of veena mechanism and fingering technique2. Tuning of veena in sama sruti and madhyamisruti3. Playing popular tunes in veena

6COURSE CODE : MuVeVD(p)O2

couRsE - il1. Fundamental lessons sarali varisas and jhanta varisas.2. Sapta tala alankara in varied ragas.3. Note svara sahityas of Muthusvami DikshitarCOURSE CODE : MuVeVD(T)03COURSE - III1. sarali varisas and jhanta varisas in madhyama sruti.2. Alankaras in Pantuvarali and Chakravakam.3. Malahari and Mohanam Geethams.

COURSE CODE : MuVeV(pr)0SCOURSE WORKPROJECTLecture demonstration of any topic from the course

$n SEMESTER

CORE COURSE - Xt - COURSE CODE : MuVeVtB(T)01MUSICOLOGY - tV1. Acousticsa. Production and transmission of soundb. Laws of vibration of stringsc. Pitchd. lntensitye. Echof. Harmonicsg. Timberh. Loudness

2. Group kritis of Trinity and Swathithirunali. Tyagarajaa. Ghana raga pancharatnab. Kovoor pancharatnac. Thiruvattiyoor pancharatnaii. Muthuswami Dikshitara. Navagraha kritisb. Nava avarana kritisc. panchalinga stala kritisiii. Syamasastria. Navaratna malikaiv. Swathithirunala. Navaratri kritisb. Navavidha bhakti kritisc. Utsavaprabandhas3. Hindustani musica. Ten thatsb. A brief description of the musical forms drupad, khayal, tumri, tarana and gazal.c. A brief study of the musical instruments sitar, sarangi, pakwaj, tabala and santur.6. Lakshanas of the following ragas

7a. Chakravakamb. Hindolamc. Begadad. Kambojie. Darbarf. Kedaragaulig. Ritigaulah. Kharaharapriyai. Todij. Bhairavi k. Saveri

CORE COURSE - Xll - COURSE CODE : MuVeVlB(P)02PRACTICAL - VIII . ADVANCED SVARA EXERCISES AND MUSICAL FORMS'l . Sadhaka varisas with alankara in various ragas2. Adi tala varnam - Pantuvarali3. Ata tala varnam - Bhairavi & Kanada4. Ragamalika - 1

5. Padam/Jawali - 1

6. Thillana - 1

coRE couRsE - xilrCOURSE CODE : MuVeVlB(P)O3PRACTICAL - IX. MANODHARMA SANGEETHAM - IIDetailed raga alapana with tanam and kalpana svaras along with kritis in major andminor ragas.

coRE couRsE - xtvCOURSE CODE : MuVeVlB(P)04PRACTICAL - X - VEENA CONCERTVeena concert of 30 minutes duration - including a varnam (2 speeds), a kriti with ragaalapana tanam and kalpana svaras, padam/jawali, thillana and mangalam.

ELECTIVECOURSE CODE : MuVeVtB(E)0lCOURSE - I

1. Navagraha kriti of Muthuswami Dikshitar - 1

2. Navaratri kriti of Swathithirunal - 1

3. Utsava sampradaya kriti of Tyagaraja - 1

GOURSE CODE : MuVeVtB(E)02COURSE - II1. Swarajathi/ jathiswaram not learned in the core course - 1

2. Thanam in Ghana ragas3. Composition of Annamacharya-2

COURSE CODE : MuVeVtB(E)O3COURSE - III1. Thillana of Lalgudi Jayaraman/ Balamuralikrishna - 1

2. Kshetrjna padam - 1

3. Music compositions more apt for instrumental music only - 2

COURSE CODE : MuVeVt(pr)06COURSE WORKPROJECTSubmission of a record with the notation of all compositions learnt in the core course

ANNEXURE

1. This Syllabus contains 07 pages.

2. The course code, credits etc. has not been changed in thisrevised syllabus The L't complementary papers in this syllabusmentioned is only for the B.A.programm students of vocalDepartment who opted veena as 1't comprimentary paper.

3. The Grades of the 1't complementary paper of this syllabus hasto be noted in the Mark sheet of the B.A. vocal departmentstudents who opted veena as 1't comptementary paper.

4. The codes of 1't complementary paper for the B.A. veenaDepartment Students will be as mentioned below.

Ltt Sem =

^Dd ^I 5QlTl =

3td Sem =4th Sem =

MulC(P)02

M u llC(P)02

M u I llc(P)02

MuIVC(P)03

Note: The changes in this syllabus is done with maintaining all the,traditional system of Music Studying, keeping the maximum standard ' ,,'of the B.A programm and to enhance the Skill, caliber of a B.A. Veenaprogram Student of the Calicut University.

This Syllabus will aim to ensure the students in the program have theknowledge, understandings, skills and vatues necessary to participateand prosper in their musical career.

Rather than being prescriptive about what must be learned,this syllabus will be used by students to develop and imptement thelearning programs according to the needs without compromisingstandards or quality.

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