B A Hons Vocal Karnatak Course Syllabus For Skill Enhancement
Vocal (Karnatak) Course For Skill Enhancement Course – I
Semester III (SEC – I)
Max. Marks: 100
Credits: 4
Practical
- Singing techniques – Voice production, Sound Modulation etc.
- Knowledge of Swarasthanas
- Acquaintance with Swara Sadhakam with vowel expression.
- Simple Swara exercises – Sarali & Jhanta Varisas in three speeds.
Theory
- Knowledge of Indian Music – Sangitam & its specialities.
- Understanding the basic terminologies like Nada, Sruti, Swara, Tala – Laya, Raga – Mela, Gamaka, Sthayi & Swarasthana.
Vocal (Karnatak) Course For Skill Enhancement Course – II
Semester IV (SEC – II)
Max. Marks: 100
Credits: 4
Practical
- Different varisas – exercises like Dhatu Swara varisa.
- Varisas of different sthayi such as Mandra – Madhya – Tara.
- Simple Gitam in Malahari and Mohana.
Theory
- Knowledge of History and Evolution of Indian Music.
- Basic knowledge of Raga classification.
- Understanding basic seven tala, shadanga etc.
Vocal (Karnatak) Course For Skill Enhancement Course – III
Semester V (SEC – III)
Max. Marks: 100
Credits: 4
Practical
- Ability to sing sapta tala alankaras in three speed.
- Acquaintance with one simple Swarajati and Varna.
- One simple Kirtana and one Kriti of any one prominent composer.
Theory
- Knowledge of 35 talas
- Basic Knowledge of 72 Mela Scheme
- Notation of any composition taught
Vocal (Karnatak) Course For Skill Enhancement Course – Iv
Semester VI (SEC – IV)
Max. Marks: 100
Credits: 4
Project Work
A minor project work to enhance listening and analytical aptitude of student e.g. – the contribution of great composers of Karnatak Music and their specialty.
Practical
Performance of 20 minutes planned by the candidate, inclusive of all of the above.
