MIT Sangeet Kala Academy Syllabus - MIT ADT University Pune

SYLLABUS

Flute
Tabla
Vocal
Violin

Theory:

Biography of Pt Pannalal Ghosh and Pt Hariprasad Chaurasia.
Biography Pt. Vishnu Digambar Paluskar.
Notation System
- Concept and use of the Notation system
- History of the Notation system
- the Bhatkhande and Paluskar Notation Systems

Concept and Definitions of Terms:
Raga, That, Nad, Swara, Shruti, Awartan, Aroha, Awaroha, Swaralankar, Shuddha
Swara, Komal Swara, Teewra Swara, That etc.

Practical for Flute:

Information of the Raags mentioned in syllabus i.e. Aaroh – Avaroh, Swar, Varjya Swar, Vadi, Samvadi, Anuvadi, Vivadi,
Jaati, time of performing/practicing the Raag.
Names of the Raags similar to the Raag mentioned in syllabus.
Definition – Sangeet, Raag, Taal
Information of Taal Teentaal – i.e. Matra, Khand, Tali, Khali, Theka and ability to do Barabar, Dugun, Tigun and Chaugun
by keeping Tali.

Practical Stage Performance
Bandish / Gat in Madhya Laya.

Raag: Yaman, Bilawal, Bhoop.

Note – Four Aalap and Taan patterns are compulsory while presenting Sthai and Antara.

Aaroh – Avaroha is compulsory before starting Raag.

Bansuri Techniques:
Pt Pananlal Ghosh style and Pt Hariprasad Chaurasia style consisting of:
Posture, holding the Flute, blowing techniques, finger positioningExercise and Yoga for Flute Players

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Introduction to Tabla
Introduction to letters of Tabla and Dagga with practice
Teaching small bol and practice
Introduction to Teentaal, Dadra, Keharva and Rupak taal with practice
- -Chaturastra Jaati Kayda+ 5 Bol,
- -Tihai (Delhi)
- -Chaturastra Jaati Kayda (Delhi)
- -Introduction to Dhir Dhir Kita Tak,
- -Takdan,
- -Joint letters
Tabla – Origin to Today’s Situation – Udgam aur Vikas
Introduction to famous artistes
Introduction to Gharanas of Tabla
Introduction to 12 notations and guessing the notations

First Semester

Theory and Practical

Raag Yaman (evening Raag) -     Slow, Medium & Fast pace Compositions
Raag Bhairav (morning Raag) -    Slow, Medium & Fast pace compositions
Raag Malkauns (night Raag) -     Slow, Medium & Fast pace compositions
Raag Chhayanat (night Raag) -    Slow, Medium & Fast pace compositions
Raag Kalavati (night Raag) -     Slow, Medium & Fast pace compositions

Second Semester

Theory and Practical

Raag Bilawal (late morning Raag) -     Slow, Medium & Fast pace compositions
Raag Todi (morning Raag) -       Slow, Medium & Fast pace compositions
Raag Jaunpuri (morning Raag) -     Slow, Medium & Fast pace compositions
Raag Kedaar (night Raag) -       Slow, Medium & Fast pace compositions
Raag Hansadhwani (night Raag) -     Slow, Medium & Fast pace compositions
Introduction to famous artistes & thinkers
Introduction to the notation system
Introduction to the various Gharanas (schools of thought)
Knowledge of Tanpura tuning

First Semester

Theory

The evolution of the Violin; Study of eminent violinists and violin makers, parts of the Violin, Important classical vocalists and instrumentalists.

Practical

Basics of bowing, Finger positions, some popular tunes, introduction of basic raag Bhoopali

Second Semester

Theory

Introduction to basic raags:- Yaman, Durga, Bhairav & Bageshri. Introduction to taal teentaal.

Practical

bandish (composition) on the above ragas in teentaal

Kathak

Theory:

History of Kathak
Gharanas of Kathak
Understanding of dance compositions in Kathak
Overview of all Indian classical dances
Understanding basic concepts of rhythm

Practical:

One Vandana (Ganesh Vandana)- Slow, Medium & Fast pace Compositions

Taal Teentaal (Morning Raag)-

Uthan	3/4 Ginti
Aamad	1 Tatkaar
2-4 Natavari tukde	1 Kavit
2/3 Paran	2-4 Gat
4-6 Tihai	Abhinaya - Gat bhav/bhajan