B A Hons Mridangam Course Syllabus For Skill Enhancement
Mridangam Course For Skill Enhancement Course – I
Semester III (SEC – I)
Max. Marks: 100
Credits: 4
Practical
- Basic technique of holding the instrument, sitting posture and fingering techniques.
- Knowledge of syllables (Ta, Thi, Thom, Nam, Chapu, Din and Da) and their playing style.
- Patha varisaikal – Elementary exercises in three speeds- slow, medium, fast.
Theory
- Thattakaram (Chollukkattu) and its importance in learning Mridangam
- Different places in producing the syllables of playing Mridangam such as chapu, Meetu, Toppi etc.
- Understanding the concept of tala and Laya.
Mridangam Course For Skill Enhancement Course – II
Semester IV (SEC – II)
Max. Marks: 100
Credits: 4
Practical
- Acquaintance in playing aditalam.
- Ability to play Pharans, Mohra, Koruvai & Aruti.
Theory
- Knowledge of parts of talas – shadangas with their Aksharakala, method of reckoning etc.
- Basic knowledge of Jati and Gati Variations.
Mridangam Course For Skill Enhancement Course – III
Semester V (SEC – III)
Max. Marks: 100
Credits: 4
Practical
- Understanding and playing of Tisram (Roopaka Tala) & Misra Chapu.
- Ability to play mohra, koruvai and Aruti.
Theory
- Knowledge of prominent artistes in the field and their specialties in playing techniques –
- Palghat Mani Iyer
- Palani Subramanya Pillai
- Knowledge of basic seven talas – such as Dhruva, Mathya, Roopaka, Jhampa, Triputa, Ata & Eka
Mridangam Course For Skill Enhancement Course – Iv
Semester VI (SEC – IV)
Max. Marks: 100
Credits: 4
Project Work
A minor project work undertaken to enhance the knowledge of student about different rhythmic
instruments of South India and their role in Karnatak Music concerts.
Practical
Performance of 20 minutes planned by the candidate, inclusive of all of the above.
