Carnatic Melodic Instrumental

Students who have opted for Carnatic Melodic subject can refer to the detailed syllabus for the academic year 2022-23. 

Theory

History And Theory of Indian Music

• Short Life-Sketch and contributions of the following:
  • Tirukkodi Kaval Krishna Iyer (violina)
  • Veena Dhanammal 
  • Muthuswamy Deekshitar
  • Thyagaraja 
  • Syamasastry
  • Rajamanikkam Pillai
• An outline knowledge of the following 
  • Lakshana Grandhas
  • Chaturdandi Prakasika
  • Natyasastra 
• Brief study of the musical forms: 
  • Varnam – Svarajati
  • Geetam and its varieties
  • Kriti/Kirtana 

• Definition and explanation of the following terms: 
  • Nada
  • Arohana
  • Svara
  • Jaati
  • Vadi
  • Vivadi
  • Samvadi
  • Amsa & Nyasa
  • Suladisapta Talas
  • Raga
  • Tala
  • Yati
  • Avarohana
  • Sruti
  • Nadai
  • Jati
  • Anuvadi
• Lakshanas of the Ragas prescribed in addition to Kambhoji & Dhanyasi, Ananda Bhairavi Is Deleted
• A Brief introduction to Manodhama Sangitam
• Talas Prescribed: 
  • Misra Chapu
  • Khanda Chapu
  • Adi
  • Roopaka
• A Brief Study Of SuladiSaptatalas
• Candidates Should Be Able To Write In Notation The Varnamin The Prescribed Ragas

Practical

1. Practical Activities

• Technique Of Playing –
  • Kalpanasvaras In Adi 
  • An Rupaka Talas In Two Degrees Of Speed
• Brief Alapana Of The Ragas Prescribed
• Varnams (At Least Two) In Aditala In Two Degree Of Speed
• Kriti/Kirtana In Each Of The Prescribed Ragas, Covering Themain Talas Adi, Rupakam And Chapu
• Ragas Prescribed: 
  • Mayamalavagowla 
  • Kalyani
  • Sankarabharana 
  • Kharaharapriya
  • Arabhi
  • Madhyamavati
  • Kanada
  • Pantuvaralikedaragaula
  • Vasanta