Introduction to Indian Classical Music

Introduction to Indian Classical Music

Principal Faculty: Ms. Riddhi G. Joshi

Syllabus:

Day 1: Introduction to Indian Music, General Explanation of Basic Concepts in Hindustani Classical Music (Naad, Swar, Shruti, Saptak, Lay, Taal, Raag), Timeline of Hindustani Classical Music, Nibadh and Anibadh Gayaki

Day 2: Meaning of Aaroh Avroh, Detailed explanation of the concept of Raag (Thaat, Jaati, Pakad, Vaadi-Samvaadi-Anuvaadi- Vivaadi, Vikrut Swar, Raag Samay, Purvaang-Uttarang) Rules of Raag and Raag Gayaki with Demonstration of Aalap, Bol Aalaap, Taan and Bol Taan in Chhota Khayal

Day 3: Detailed explanation of Taal and Notation System with Demonstration of Tarana, Tirvat and Chaturang

Day 4: Meaning of Alankaar in Gayaki with Demonstration (Ashtang Gayaki), Explanation of Thumri, Tappa with Demonstration

Day 5: Types of Compositions, Explanation of Sargam Geet, Raag Sagar, Qawwali, Sufi, Light Music with Demonstration

Day 6: Basic explanation of Rasa Theory and it’s use in Hindustani Classical Music, Types of Instruments and some basics concepts of Carnatic Music. The 72 Melakars and some difference and similarity between Hindustani and Carnatic Styles, Demonstration of One Carnatic Composition