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UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT
Abstract
BA Programme in Music - CUCBCSS UG - 2014 Admission - Corrections made in the Syllabus -
Approved - Implemented with effect from 2014 Admissions - Orders Issued
G & A - IV - B
U.O.No. 6492/2015/Admn Dated, Calicut University.P.O, 23.06.2015
Read:-1. UO No.3797/2013/CU dated 07.09.2013 (CBCSS UG Modified Regulations) (File

ref no.13752/GAIV J SO/ 2013/CU)
2. UO No.1838/2015/Admn dated 23.02.2015
3. UO Note no. 10185/EX-I-ASST-3/2015/PB dated 28.02.2015
4. Email dated 17.06.2015 from the Chairman, Board of Studies in Music
5. Orders of the Vice Chancellor in file of even number dated 18.06.2015
ORDER
The Modified Regulations of Choice Based Credit Semester System for UG Curriculum with effect
from 2014 Admission under the University of Calicut was implemented vide paper read first above.
Vide paper read second the Scheme and Syllabus of BA Music under CUCBCSS in the University
was implemented with effect from 2014 Admission.
Vide paper read third the EX-1 Section, Pareeksha Bhavan pointed out various anomalies in the
Syllabus of BA Music CUCBCSS 2014 Admission .
Vide paper read fourh, the Chairman, Board of Studies in Music forwarded the Corrected version
of the Syllabus , correcting the anomalies pointed out by EX-1 Section, Pareeksha Bhavan.
The Corrections effected are:
1. The Total Marks of all Programmes has been fixed as 3000.
2. The Course codes of all papers are changed as per the directions of the University.
3. All courses coming under Open Course are Practicals.
4. The Examinations for the Complementary courses of I & III Semesters shall be conducted along with
the II & IV Semesters.
5. The Model Question Papers of Vocal, Veena and Violin are attached with the Syllabus.
6. The Core course Theory for Vocal, Veena, and Violin programmes are common except the Core Course
-VIII of the V Semester.
Vide paper read fifth, the Vice Chancellor has given orders to upload the Corrected version of
the syllabus of BA Music CUCBCSS 2014 ( Vocal, Veena, Violin,Mridangam) in the website.
Orders are issued accordingly.
1. The Total Marks of all Programmes has been fixed as 3000.
2. The Course codes of all papers are changed as per the directions of the University.
3. All courses coming under Open Course are Practicals.
4. The Examinations for the Complementary courses of I & III Semesters shall be conducted along with
the II& IV Semesters.
5. The Model Question Papers of Vocal, Veena and Violin are attached with the Syllabus.
6. The Core course Theory for Vocal, Veena, and Violin programmes are common except the Core Course
-VIII of the V Semester.
UO read second above stands modified to this extent.
((The UO along with the Corrected Syllabus is uploaded in the Website)
Usha K
Deputy Registrar
To
1. The Principals of Government Chittur College / Chembai Memorial Government Music
College , HOD, School of Drama
2. The Director , SDE
3. PS to VC/PVC/ PA to Registrar/CE/EX IV Section/EG Section/Director SDE/ CDC DR/AR
/DR and AR - BA Branch/SDE/SDE Exam Branch/Library/Information Centres/SF/DF/FC
Forwarded / By Order
Section Officer
File Ref.No.5212/GA - IV - B2/2013/CU
Abstract
BA Programme in Music - CUCBCSS UG - 2014 Admission - Scheme and Syllabus - Approved -
Implemented with effect from 2014 Admissions - Orders Issued
G & A - IV - B
U.O.No. 1838/2015/Admn Dated, Calicut University.P.O, 23.02.2015
Read:-1.-UO , No. 3797/2013/CU dated 07.09.2013 (CBCSS UG Modified Regulations )

(File.ref.no. 13752/GAIV J SO /2013/ CU)
2. UO . No 5180/2014/Admn, dated 29.05.2014 (CBCSS UG Revised Regulations
)(File ref.no. 13752/GAIV J SO/2013/CU)
3. Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Studies in Music held on 13.11.2014, item
number 2 and Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Studies in Music held on
04.12.2014, item number 1
4. Minutes of the Meeting of the Faculty of Fine Arts held on 09.12.2014, item number
1
5. Minutes of the Meeting of the Academic Council held on 15.01.2015, item number II
A
ORDER
The Modified Regulations of Choice Based Credit Semester System for UG Curriculum with effect
from 2014 admission under the University of Calicut was implemented vide paper read first above.
The Revised CUCBCSS UG Regulations has been implemented with effect from 2014 admission for
all UG Programmes under CUCBCSS in the University vide paper read second above.
The Board of Studies in Music vide paper read third discussed the Syllabus of BA Music CUCBCSS
2014 Admission and unanimously finalised and approved the BA Music CUCBCSS Syllabus 2014
admission and decided to implement the same from 2014 admission.
Vide paper read fourth the Faculty of Fine Arts approved the Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of
Studies in Music held on 13.11.2014 and 04.12.2014 and the BA Music CUCBCSS Syllabus 2014
admission.
Vide paper read fifth, the Academic Council Meeting held on 15.01.2015 vide item No. II .A.
approved the Minutes of the Meeting of the Faculty of Fine Arts held on 09.12.2014.
Sanction has therefore been accorded for implementing the Scheme and Syllabus of BA Music
under CUCBCSS in the University with effect from 2014 Admission.
Orders are issued accordingly.

(The Syllabus is available in the Website: University of Calicut.info)
Muhammed S
Deputy Registrar
To
1. The Principals of Government Chittur College / Chembai Memorial Government Music
College , HOD, School of Drama
2. The Director , SDE
3. PS to VC/PVC/ PA to Registrar/CE/EX IV Section/EG Section/Director SDE/DR and AR -
BA Branch/SDE/SDE Exam Branch/Library/Information Centres/SF/DF/FC
Forwarded / By Order
Section Officer
SCHEME AND SYLLABUS

CUCBCSS-UG-MUSIC PROGRAMMES
(VOCAL, VEENA, VIOLIN AND MRIDANGAM)
2014 ADMISSION ONWARDS

B. A. MUSIC(VOCAL) PROGRAMME COURSE DETAILS
Sem Course Title Hrs/ Week Credit Exam Hrs Total Exter Inter Total
Credit nal nal Marks
Common Course – 1 4 3 3 80 20 100

Common Course – 2 5 3 3 80 20 100
I Common Course – 7 4 4 3 18 80 20 100
Core Course – 1 (Practical) 6 4 3 80 20 100
1st Complementary – 1 (Instrumental)(Prac.)* 3 2 3 40 10 50
2nd Complementary – 1 (Theory)* 3 2 3 40 10 50
Common Course – 3 4 4 3 80 20 100
Common Course – 4 5 4 3 80 20 100
II Common Course – 8 4 4 3 20 80 20 100
Common Course – 5 4 4 3 80 20 100
Common Course – 9 4 4 3 80 20 100
III Core Course – 3 (Theory) 3 3 3 19 80 20 100
Common Course – 6 4 4 3 80 20 100
Common Course – 10 4 4 3 80 20 100
IV Core Course – 5 (Theory) 3 3 3 20 80 20 100
Core Course – 7 (Theory) 3 3 3 80 20 100
Core Course – 8(Theory) 3 3 3 80 20 100
V 23
Open Course(Practical) 3 2 3 50
Core Course – 12 (Theory) 4 3 3 80% 20% 100
Core Course – 13 (Practical) 6 5 3 80% 20% 100
VI Core Course – 14 (Practical) 6 5 3 20 80% 20% 100
Core Course – 15 (Practical) 6 5 3 80% 20% 100
Course Work/ Project Work 3 2 50
Total 150 120 120 80% 20% 3000
Course Credits
TOTAL COMMON COURSES 10 38
TOTAL CORE COURSE (10Pr. + 5Th.) 15 47+15=62
TOTAL COMPLIMENTARY COURSES(4Pr.+4Th.) 8 8+8=16
TOTAL OPEN COURSE 1 2
TOTAL COURSE WORK/ 1 2
PROJECT WORK
TOTAL 35 120
SCHEME OF EXAMINATION &MARK DISTRIBUTION
B.A.MUSIC (VOCAL) PROGRAMME
CUCBCSS UG 2014
SEMESTER – I
Sl Course Code Course Title Course Type Credits Marks Total

No Credits
Internal External
1. MVo IB 01 Foundation Core Course – I 4 20 80
Course -I (Practical-I)
2. MVo IC 01 Preliminary 1st Complementary – 2 10 40
Exercises - I I - (Instrumental) 8
3. MVo IC 02 General 2nd Complimentary – 2 10 40 Credits
Introduction to I - (Theory)
Music
SEMESTER – II

No Credits
Internal External
1. MVo IIB 02 Foundation Core Course – II 4 20 80
Course - II (Practical-II)
2. MVo IIC 01 Preliminary 1st Complementary – 2 10 40
Exercises - II II - (Instrumental) 8
3. MVo IIC 02 History of Music - 2nd Complimentary – 2 10 40 Credits
I II - (Theory)
SEMESTER – III

No Credits
Internal External
1. MVo IIIB 03 Musicology - I Core Course – III 3 20 80
(Theory)
2. MVo IIIB 04 Varnams & Kritis Core Course – IV 4 20 80
-I (Practical-III) 11
3. MVo IIIC 01 Varnas 1st Complementary – 2 10 40 Credits
III - (Instrumental)
4. MVo III C 02 History of Music - 2nd Complimentary – 2 10 40
II III - (Theory)
SEMESTER – IV

No Credits
Internal External
1. MVo IVB 05 Musicology - II Core Course – V 3 20 80
(Theory)
2. MVo IVB 06 Varnas and Kritis Core Course – VI 5 20 80
- II (Practical-IV) 12
3. MVo IV C01 Simple Kritis 1st Complementary – 2 10 40 Credits
IV - (Instrumental)
4. MVo IVC 02 Music of Kerala 2nd Complimentary – 2 10 40
IV - (Theory)
SEMESTER – V
No Credits
Internal External
1. MVo VB 07 Musicology - III Core Course – VII 3 20 80
(Theory)
2. MVo VB 08 Musicology-IV Core Course-VIII 3 20 80
(Theory) 23
3. MVo VB 09 Kritis - I Core Course – IX 5 20 80 Credits
(Practical - V)
4. MVo VB 10 Kritis- II Core Course - X 5 20 80
(Practical - VI)
5. MVo VB 11 Group Kritis Core Course - XI 5 20 80
(Practical VII)
6. MVo VD Open Course(Practical) 2 10 40
SEMESTER – VI

No Credits
Internal External
1. MVo VIB 12 Musicology - V Core Course – XII 3 20 80
(Theory)
2. MVo VIB 13 Raga Alapana Core Course – XIII 5 20 80
(Practical VIII) 20
3. MVo VIB 14 Niraval and Core Course - XIV 5 20 80 Credits
Kalpana Swara (Practical - IX)
4. MVo VIB 15 Pallavi Core Course - XV 5 20 80
(Practical X)
5. MVo VIB 16 CourseWork/ Record 2 10 40
Project
CREDIT & MARK DISTRIBUTION

Credit and Mark distribution for B.A.MUSIC Programmes with Practicals
(VOCAL, VEENA, VIOLIN, & MRIDANGAM)
Subject Sem Common Course Core Course Complementary Course*** Open Total
Compl - I Compl - II Course
English Additional Theory & Practicals Instru Theory
Language mental
B.A. Music
I 3 3 4 4* 2* 2 18
II 4 4 4 4* 2* 2 20
III 4 4 3 4* 2* 2 19
IV 4 4 3 5* 2* 2 20
V 3 3 5* 5* 5* 2 23
VI 3 5* 5* 5* 2** 20
Total 22 16 Credits 64 Credits 2 Credits
Credits (400 Marks) (1550 Marks) 8 8 ( 50 Marks)
(600 16 Credits 120
Marks) (400 Marks)
38 Credits 82 Credits(2000 Marks) 120
(1000 Marks)
Total 3000
Marks
* Practical
** Project
*** Examinations for the Complementary Courses will be conducted at the end of even Semesters -II&IV
B. A. MUSIC PROGRAMME -- SYLLABUS
2014 ADMISSIONS ONWARDS
B. A. MUSIC (VOCAL)
I SEMESTER
CORE COURSE – I COURSE CODE: MVo IB 01
PRACTICAL – I – FOUNDATION COURSE – I
1. Alankaras in 5 of the following ragas
a. Sankarabharanam
b. Kalyani
c. Mohanam
d. Hamsadhvani
e. Abhogi
2. Geetham – 4
3. Jathiswaram – 1
4. Adi tala varnam - 2
1st – COMPLIMENTARY – I
PRILIMINARY EXERCISES – I – COURSE CODE: MVo IC 01
(For students of Veena,Violin And Mridangam Programmes who opted Vocal as Ist
Complemenatry)
1. Preliminary svara exercises
a. Sarali varisas b. Janda varisas
c. Madhyasthayi varisas
2ND COMPLEMENTARY – I – COURSE CODE : MVo IC 02

GENERAL INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC
1. Place of music in life
2. Distinctive features of Indian Music
3. Major seats of music
a. Tanjore
b. Madras
4. Technical terms and their explanations.
a. Nadam
b. Sruti
c. Svaram – Svara nomenclature
d. Sthayi
e. Tala –Sapta talas and their angas, Shadangas.
5. Musical forms
a. Geetham
b. Jathisvaram
c. Swarajathi
6. Construction, method of tuning and playing technique of Tambura.
7. Ragalakshana:
a. Mayamalavagaula
b. Mohanam
c. Hamsadhwani.
7. Life sketch and contributions of the following vaggeyakaras
a. Jayadeva b. Annamacharya c. Purandaradasa
II SEMESTER
CORE COURSE – II – COURSE CODE : MVo IIB 02
PRACTICAL – II – FOUNDATION COURSE – II
1. Swarajathi – 1
2. Lakshanageetham – 1
3. Adi tala varnam – 2
4. Simple kritis in the following ragas
a. Hamsadhvani
b. Chakravakam
c. Vasanta
d. Hindolam
e. Kedaram
1st – COMPLIMENTARY – II
PRELIMINARY EXERCISES – II COURSE CODE: MVo IIC 01
Complemenatry)
1. Sapta tala alankaras in two degrees of speeds.
2. Geethams – 2
a. Malahari
b. Mohanam
2nd – COMPLEMENTARY – II COURSE CODE : MVo IIC 02

HISTORY OF MUSIC – I
1. Trayodasa lakshanas of ragas.
2. Tala – Shodasha angas, Scheme of 35 and 175 talas and Varieties of Chappu talas.
3. Minor seats of music
a. Mysore
b. Thiruvananthapuram
c. Thirupathi
4. Musical forms
a. Varnam
b. Keerthanam
5. Classification of musical instruments – Stringed, Wind, and Percussion.
6. Construction of Veena and Violin
7. Life sketch and contributions of Musical Trinity – Saint Tyagaraja, Muthuswami

Dikshitar and Syamasasthri
8. Folk music – out line knowledge of folk music in general, their characteristics, and its
varieties.
9. Lakshanas of the following ragas:
a. Chakravakam
b. Hindolam
c. Vasanta
d. Kedaram
III SEMESTER
CORE COURSE – III COURSE CODE : MVo IIIB 03
MUSICOLOGY – I
1. Scheme of 72 melas
a. Application of Kadapayadi formula
b. Application of Bhutasankhya
2. Raga classification
a. Janaka-Janya
b. Upanga-Bhashanga
c. Varjya-Vakra
d. Nishadantya, Dhaivatantya and Panchamantya
General classification of ragas
a. Ghana, Naya, Desya
b. Karnataka, desya
c. Sudha, Chayalaga, Sankeerna
d. Classification based on Kampita svaras
e. Mitra ragas
f. Ganakala niyama
3. Lakshanas of the following ragas
a. Bilahari b. Arabhi
c. Khamas d. Bowli
e. Natta f. Madhyamavati
g. Ritigowla h. Suddha dhanyasi
CORE COURSE – IV COURSE CODE : MVo IIIB 04

PRACTICAL – III – VARNAMS AND KRITIS
1. Adi tala varnam - 2
2. Ata tala varnam – 1
2. Kritis in the following ragas
c. Bowli d. Khamas
e. Natta f. Madhyamavathi
g. Mohanam h. Ritigowla
i. Suddha Dhanyasi
1st – COMPLIMENTARY – III
COURSE CODE : MVo IIIC 01
VARNAS
Complemenatry)
1. Adi tala varnams
a. Mohanam
b. Abhogi
2nd – COMPLEMENTARY – III

HISTORY OF MUSIC – II
1. Raga classification in ancient music – Grama, murchana and jathi.
2. Lakshana grandhas
a. Natyasastra
b. Sangeetharatnakara
c. Chaturdandiprakasika
d. Sangrahachudamani
3. Development of musical scales
4. Life sketch and Contributions of
a. Pattanam Subrahmanya Iyer
b. Poochi Srinivasa Iyengar
c. Maha Vaidyanatha Iyer
IV SEMESTER
CORE COURSE – V COURSE CODE : MVo IVB 05
MUSICOLOGY – II
1. Detailed knowledge of Notation
2. Dasavidha and Panchadasa Gamakas
3. Musical forms
a. Kriti
b. Padam
c. Javali
d. Thillana
e. Ragamalika
4. Model shift of tonic
a. Anandabhairavi
b. Panthuvarali
c. Kambhoji
d. Kalyani
e. Nattakurinji
f. Shanmukhapriya
g. Nilambari
h. Darbar
CORE COURSE – VI COURSE CODE : MVo IVB 06
PRACTICAL – IV – VARNAMS AND KRITIS – II
1. Adi tala varnam- 2
2. Ata tala varnam - 2
3. Kritis in the following ragas.
a. Anandabhairavi
b. Panthuvarali
c. Kambhoji
d. Kalyani
e. Mayamalavagaula
f. Nattakurinji
g. Abhogi
h. Shanmukhapriya
i. Darbar
j.Nilambari
4. Ragamalika (Other than composed by Swathithirunal)
1st – COMPLIMENTARY – IV
COURSE CODE : MVo IVC 01
SIMPLE KRITIS
Complemenatry)
1. Simple kritis – 2
2nd – COMPLEMENTARY – IV
COURSE CODE : MVo IVC 02
MUSIC OF KERALA
1. Kathakali music – ragas and talas figuring in kathakali music
2. Prominent musical instruments of Kerala
a. Chenda
b. Maddalam
c. Idakka
d. Ilathalam
e. Thimila
f. Chengila
g. Kombu
h. Kuzhal
3. Panchavadyam – Kriyanga and Sevanga panchavadyas

4. Composers of Kerala
a. Swathithirunal
b. Iravivarman thampi
c. Kuttikunji thankachi
d. K. C. Kesava pillai
V SEMESTER
CORE COURSE – VII COURSE CODE : MVo VB 07
MUSICOLOGY – III
1. Gayaka gunas and doshas pertaining to vocal music
2. Physiological Acoustics- Ear, Larynx, and Vocal chords.
3. Culturing of the professional voice.
4. Construction and playing technique of the following instruments
a. Flute b. Tavil c. Gottuvadyam
5. Ragalakshana
a. Poorvikalyani b. Attana c. Mukhari
d. Surutti e. Sriragam
6. Notation of the kritis learnt in the following ragas
a. Mohanam b. Hamsadhvani
c. Mayamalavagaula d. Pantuvarali
e. Kamboji f. Kalyani
g. Bilahari
CORE COURSE – VIII

COURSE CODE-MVO VB 08
MUSICOLOGY-IV
1. Literary beauties figuring in a composition
a. Prasam b. Yati
c. Yamakam d. Svaraksharam
2. Musical mnemonics.
3. Tamil Music:
a. An outline knowledge of the Sacred Musical forms in Tamil music-
Tevaram, Tiruppugazh and Nalayira Divyaprabandham
b. Raga Classification in Tamil Music-Pan-tiram -System
c. Life and Contribution of the Following Composers
Arunachalakavirayar, Gopalakrishna Bharati and Papanasam Sivan
4. An outline knowledge of Manodharma sangita—Ragalapana, Niraval, Kalpanaswaram

and Pallavi Exposition
5. Literary and Musical analysis of a composition.
6. Construction and playing technique of the following instruments:
a. Mridangam b. Nagaswaram
7. Ragalakshana:
a. Sankarabharanam b. Gaula
c. Kedaragaula d. Saveri
e. Todi f. Bhairavi
g. Sahana h. Begada
i. Kanada j. Kharaharapriya
CORE COURSE – IX
COURSE CODE : MVo VB 09
PRACTICAL – V – KRITIS – I
1. Kritis in the following minor ragas.
a. Sahana b. Begada
c. Attana d. Gaula
e. Mukhari f. Surutti
g. Kanada h. Sriragam
i. Kedaragaula
2. Padam – 1
3. Javali – 1
4. Tillana – 1
5. Ashtapadi - 1
6. Tarangam -1
7. Devaranama – 1
8. Bhajan - 1
CORE COURSE – X
PRACTICAL – VI – KRITIS – II
1. Kritis in the following major ragas.
a. Kharaharapriya
b. Sankarabharanam
c. Saveri
d. Todi
e. Bhairavi
f. Poorvikalyani
CORE COURSE – XI
PRACTICAL – VII – GROUP KRITIS
1. Any one composition from the following group kritis
a. Navagraha kriti – 1
b. Navaratri kriti – 1
c. Navarathnamalika – 1
d. Pancharathnam – 1 (Arabhi)
e. Kovoor Pancharathnam/Thiruvattiyoor Pancharatnam – 1
OPEN COURSES
(Practical)
COURSE CODE : MVo VD 01
COURSE – 1 – POPULAR SONGS
1. Preliminary Exercises (Sarali varisas, Janta varisas, & Madhyasthayi varisas)
2. Patriotic songs -2
3. Folk melodies - 2
4. Light classical songs – 2
5. Study of film songs of any 3 music directors - 2
6. Nottuswara sahityam - 2
COURSE – II – LIGHT CLASSICAL COMPOSITIONS

1. Compositions of Malayalam composers - 2
2. Compositions of Annamacharya or Tarangam – 2
3. Nottusvara sahityam – 1
4. Namavalis or Divyanamakeertanas – 2
5. Simple raga parichayam
a. Kharaharapriya
b. Ananthabhairavi
c. Hamsadhvani
d. Mohanam
e. Hindolam
COURSE – III – INTRODUCTION TO CARNATIC MUSIC
1. Preliminary Exercises (Sarali varisas, Janta varisas, Madhyasthayi varisas)
2. Simple Gitams- 2
3. Jatiswaram/Swarajati-- 1
4. Tana Varnam—1
5. Simple Kritis -- 2
VI SEMESTER
CORE COURSE – XII COURSE CODE : MVo VIB 12
MUSICOLOGY-V
1. Acoustics
a. Production and transmission of sound b. Laws of vibration of strings
c. Pitch d. Intensity
e. Echo f. Harmonics
g. Timber h. Loudness
2. Group kritis of Trinity and Swathithirunal
I. Tyagaraja
a. Ghana raga pancharatna b. Kovoor pancharatna
c. Thiruvattiyoor pancharatna
II. Muthuswami Dikshitar
a. Navagraha kritis b. Nava avarana kritis
c. Panchalinga sthala kritis
III. Syamasastri
a. Navaratna malika
IV. Swathithirunal
a. Navaratri kritis b. Navavidha bhakti kritis
c. Utsavaprabandhas
3. Hindustani music
a. Ten thats
b. A brief description of the musical forms Drupad, Khayal, Tumri, Tarana and
Ghazal.
c. A brief study of the musical instruments sitar, sarangi, pakwaj, tabala and
santur.
CORE COURSE – XIII COURSE CODE : MVo VIB 13
PRACTICAL – VIII – RAGA ALAPANA
1. Alapana in the following major ragas:
a. Todi
b. Sankarabharanam
c. Kamboji
d. Kalyani
e. Bhairavi
f. Saveri
g. Kharaharapriya
h. Shanmukhapriya
2. Alapana in the following minor ragas.
a. Nattakurinchi
b. Anandabhairavi
c. Hindolam
d. Bilahari
e. Athana
f. Sahana
g. Hamsadhvani
h. Surutti
i. Panthuvarali
j. Mohanam
CORE COURSE – XIV COURSE CODE : MVo VIB 14

PRACTICAL – IX – NIRAVAL AND KALPANA SVARA
1. Niraval and Kalpana svara for the compositions learnt in all major ragas prescribed for
raga alapana.
2. Kalpana svaras only for the compositions learnt in the following ragas.
a. Mohanam
b. Hamsadhvani
c. Mayamalavagaula
d. Panthuvarali
e. Hindolam
f. Bilahari
g. Madhyamavathi
CORE COURSE – XV COURSE CODE : MVo VIB 15
PRACTICAL – X – PALLAVI
1. Ability to render any 2 Kala Adi tala Pallavis (in any raga) with Raga Alapana, Niraval
and Kalpana Swaras and in Trikalam and Tisram.
COURSE WORK/ PROJECT
COURSE CODE : MVo VIB 16(Pr)
Presentation of a record containing the notations of the following compositions:
1. Varnam – Adi tala - 1
2. Varnam– Ata tala – 1
3. Kriti – Adi tala–( 1 kala)-1
4. Kriti – Rupaka tala -1

5. Kriti –Adi tala – 1 – (2kala )
6. Kriti- Misrachappu tala-1
7. Notate a simple Pallavi with anulomam, pratilomam and tisram.
x---------x----------x
QUESTION MODEL – 1
MODEL QUESTION PAPER 2014 ADMISSION ONWARDS
II SEMESTER B.A.MUSIC DEGREE EXAMINATION
COMPLEMENTARY COURSES – MUSIC

PART-A
MVo I C 02 – GENERAL INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks:80

SECTION A
(One word Answer)
Answer all questions: (1/2x6=3 Marks)
1) A tala having 10 Aksharakala duration.
2) A musical form which gives the lakshana of a raga in its sahitya.
3) A sruti vadhya.
4) Mudra used by Purandara Dasa.
5) Name of the thread used in Tambura for fine tuning.
6) No. of Sthayis in Carnatic music
SECTION B
(Short Answer)
Answer any 5 among the following in two or three sentences: (2x5=10 Marks)
7) Name the Sapta Talas.
8) Name the two types of Gitam.
9) Give the names of the four strings of the Tampura.
10)What are the angas used in Chatusrajati Dhruva tala.
11)Give the names of twelve svarasthanas in order.
12)What is Sruti?
SECTION C
(Short Essays)
Answer any 3 among the following in a paragraph or two: (5x3=15 Marks)
13)Distinguish between Swarajathi and Jathiswaram.
14)Write short note on Nadam.
15)Explain the Shadangas with suitable signs and symbols.
16) Write about the swarasthanas used in caranatic music.
SECTION D
(Essays)
Answer any one out of the following: (12x1=12Marks)
17)Explain the contribution of Annamacharya to Carnatic music.
18)Describe the construction and playing technique of Tambura with the help of a
diagram.
PART-B
COMPLEMENTARY COURSE
HISTORY OF MUSIC - I – MVO IIC 02
SECTION - A
(One word answers)
1. A folk instrument used by snake charmers.
2. Name a composer of Pada varnams.
3. The birth place of the Musical Trinity.

4. The composer of the Navaratnamalika kritis.
5. Name a Ghana raga.
6. A varnam that is also used in dance.
SECTION - B
(Short answers)
7. Ragas used in folk music.
8. The different varieties of the musical form Varnam
9. Percussion instruments used in folk music.
10. Composers who lived in Mysore.
11. Operas composed by Maharaja Swati Tirunal
12. The angas figuring in a kirtanam.
SECTION - C
(Short Essays)
Answer any 3 among the following in a paragraph or two: (3x5 =15 Marks)
13. The angas figuring in a PadaVarnam.

14. Tallapakkam composers.
15. Important musical spots in Madras.
16. The Navagraha kritis of Sri Muthuswami Dikshitar.
SECTION-D
(Essays)
Write essays on any One of the following: (1x12=12 Marks)
17. Give a brief account of the life sketch and contributions of Saint Tyagaraja.
18. Discuss the importance of Tanjore as a seat of music.
QUESTION PAPER-MODEL-2
III SEMESTER B.A.MUSIC DEGREE EXAMINATION
Core course-III-Course Code MVo III B 03
MUSICOLOGY – I
Time: 3 hrs Total Marks: 80
SECTION-A (One word answers)
Answer all questions (1x10=10 Marks)
1. Name a bhashanga raga in which kakali nishada comes as an anyaswara.
2. Janaka raga of Bilahari
3. Name the last mela in the 72 melakartha scheme.
4. Name the chakra to which the raga Mayamalvagoula belong.
5. Name a Ghana raga.
6. Name a vakra sampoorna mela.
7. Number of sudhamadhyama melas in 72 melakartha scheme.
8. An example of a janya sampoorna mela.
9. Ragas which represent only six swaras are known as.
10. Mention the 5th mela in the first chakra.
SECTION-B
(Short answers)
Answer any ten among the following in two or three sentences. (2x10=20 Marks)
11. Short note on Naya ragas.

12. Name of 6th & 12th chakra of 72 melakartha scheme.
13. Write two Nishadanthya ragas.
14. Two compositions in the raga Madhyamavathi.
15. Mention two ragas which can be sung at all times.
16. Give two examples for Sankirna ragas.
17. Two Shadava-Shadava ragas.
18. Two compositions in the raga Natta.
19. Write down the swarasthanas of the raga Bouli.
20. Two examples of Upanga ragas.
21. Write the arohana and avarohana of Ritigoula and Khamas.
22. Two examples for Mitra ragas.
SECTION – C
(Paragraph answers)
Answer any five among the following in a paragraph or two. (6x5=30 Marks)
23. Characteristic features of a Melakartha.
24. Ghana Panchaka ragas.
25. The 16 swara varieties used in 72 melakartha scheme.
26. Briefly describe Upanga and Bhashanga ragas with examples.

27. Classification of ragas based on Kampitha swaras.
28. Ragalakshana of Arabhi raga in detail.
29. Define Dhaivathanthya and Nishadanthya ragas.
SECTION-D (Essays)
Write essays on any two of the following. (10x2=20 Marks)
30. Explain Ganakala niyama.
31. Illustrate the 72 melakartha scheme.
32. Write an essay on the General classification of ragas.
MODEL QUESTION PAPER
2014 ADMISSION ONWARDS
IV SEMESTER B.A.MUSIC DEGREE EXAMINATION
II COMPLIMENTARY
PART-A
MVo III C 02 – HISTORY OF MUSIC – II
SECTION A
(One word Answer)
Answer all questions: (1/2x6=3) Marks)
1. Name the composer of Tiruppugazh.
2. Lakshana grandha written by Govindacharya.

3. Earlier name for Raga in Music.
4. Author of the Sangeetha Ratnakara.
5. Composer of the 72 mela Ragamalika.
6. Raga found by Pattanam Subramanya Iyer.
SECTION B
(Short Answer)
7. What is the corresponding term for raga in ancient tamil music
8. Who is the author of Natya sastra? What does his name imply?
9. What is Gathika? Write briefly
10. What does the term ‘Chaturdandi’ imply?
11. What is Tiratiram?
12. Ramnad Srinivasa Iyengar is also called Poochi Sreenivasa Iyengar? Why?
SECTION C
(Short Essays)
Answer any 3 among the following in a paragraph or two: (5x3 = 15 Marks)
13. Write a short note on the contribution Of Poochi Sreenivasa Iyengar
14. Write briefly about the various chapters of Chaturdhandi Prakashika
15. How are the pans classified in tamil music according to the time of singing
16. Write briefly about the contribution of Maha Vaidhyanatha Iyer

SECTION D
(Essays)
17. Write in detail about the Grama Murchana Jaathi System of classification
18. ‘Sangeetha Ratnakara’ is a mile stone in the history of Indian Music. Explain.
PART- B
MVo IV C 02 – MUSIC OF KERALA
SECTION A
(One word Answer)
1. A percussion instrument which is also called as Asura vadhyam.
2. Daughter of Iravi Varman thampi who is also a composer.
3. A tala used in kathakali music which is similar to Adi tala.
4. An instrument similar to the Mridangam is used in Panchavadhyam.
5. Name of a raga used in kathakali music traditionally.
6. The Sushira vadhya which is blown at the commencement of Panchavadhyam
SECTION B
(Short Answer)
7. Name three talas used in Kathakali music.
8. Name the poet who composed the lullaby ‘Omanathingal kidavo’ and for whom
was this composed?
9. Name the instrument used by Ponnani and how is it played?
10. Who is called ‘Garbhasrimaan’ and why?
11. Write the names of two famous Edakka performers.
12. How is the maddalam played?
SECTION C
(Short Essays)
Answer any 3 among the following in a paragraph or two: (5x3 = 15 Marks)
13. Write a short essay on the playing technique of Edakka.
14. Give a short description on the literary works of Maharaja Swathitirunal
15. Elucidate the construction of Chenda.
16. Give a short account on the Sevanga Panchavadhyam.
SECTION D
(Essays)
17. Give a detailed account of the musical contribution of Maharaja Swathitirunal.
18. Write a short note on the construction of the wind instruments Kombu and Kuzhal.
IV SEMESTER B.A.MUSIC DEGREE EXAMINATION
PART-A
MVo IV B 05 – MUSICOLOGY – II

SECTION A
(One word answers)
Answer All Questions (1x10=10 Marks)
1. Name the notation system used in western music.
2. Write the names of the different types of Varnam.
3. The Angas of Krithis.
4. Panchama Moorchana of the raga Kharaharapriya.
5. Name of Panthuvarali raga in 72 mela scheme.
6. Name for Gamaka in Sangitha Rathnakara.
7. First Gamaka among the Panchadasa Gamakas.
8. The Janaka raga of Anandabhairavi.
9. The Sudhamadhyama raga of Shanmukhapriya.
10. The Allied raga of Darbar.

SECTION B
(Short answers)
Answer any ten among the following in two or three sentences (2X10=20 Marks)
11. Define the term Gamaka.
12. Two examples for Padam.
13. Define the gamaka ‘Prasannantha’.
14. What are the Moorchanakaraka ragas?
15, Write any two kritis in Kamboji raga.
16. Define the term ‘Kampita’.
17. Two moorchana ragas of Madhyamavathi.
18. Define Abhyasa gana and Sabhagana.
19. Two examples for Javali.
20. Two Janya ragas of Shanmukhapriya.
21. Two compositions in Kalyani raga.
22. Arohana and Avarohana of any two of the following
Nilambari, Anandabhairavi, Nattakurinji
SECTION C
(Paragraph answers)
Answer any five among the following in a paragraph or two: (6x5=30 Marks)
23. Write a short note on Grahabheda

24. Ragalakshana of any two of the following ragas:
Panthuvarali, Nilambari, Kamboji
25. The musical form Ragamalika.
26. What are Moorchana Karaka ragas? Give Examples
27. Thillana.
28. Write Moorchana ragas of Mohanam illustrating with Graha Bhedam.
29. Describe any two of the following
Sphurita, Tribhinna, Gumpita
SECTION D
(Essays)
Write essays on any two of the following: (10x2=20 Marks)
30. Write an essay on the signs and symbols used in Notation of Indian music.
31. Enumerate the decorative angas found in a Kriti.
32. Elaborate about the Panchadasa Gamakas.

V SEMESTER B.A.MUSIC DEGREE EXAMINATION
CORE COURSE- VII COURSE CODE: MVo VB 07
MUSICOLOGY-III
SECTION –A
(One word answers)
Answer all questions: (1x10=10 Marks)
1. Repetition of similar letters in a pada is known as------.
2. Name an aerophonic instrument.
3. Name a Vakra raga.
4. Name a percussion instrument played with both hands.
5. Name a raga with anya swara.
6. The first step to get a professional voice is -------.
7 Name a raga having Sadharana gandhara.
8. The parent raga of Mukhari is ------.
9. The parent raga of Poorvi Kalyani.
10. An instrument similar to the Veena.

SECTION-B
(Short answers)
Answer any ten among the following in two or three sentences: (2x10=20 Marks)
11. Name a krithi in Sri ragam with raga, tala, vaggeyakara & its swarasthanas.
12 What are vocal chords?
13 What are the gestures not appropriate for a Vocalist?
14 Name the voice organs taking part in voice production.
15 Significance of breathing in voice culture.
16 Name the janaka ragas of Surutti and Attana
17 What is the flute made of? How is it played?
18 How is the Gottuvadhyam different from the Veena?
19 Name two compositions each in Mukhari and Purvikalyani ragas
20 What does the two Parallel lines denote in Notation?
21 How is the Tavil played?
22 Write down the swarasthanas of Surutti ragam?
SECTION-C
(Paragraph answers)
Answer any five among the following in a paragraph or two: (6x5=30 Marks)
23 Describe the construction and playing technique of Tavil.
24 Write the ragalakshana of Sriragam with Sanchara.

25 Give the similarities in the ragalakshanas of Kedaragaula and Surutti.
26 Write the sanchara of Attana ragam.
27 Briefly describe the good qualities which a vocalist essentially have while singing.
28 Describe the construction and playing technique of the Flute.
29 Give the Ragalakshana of Purva kalyani.
SECTION-D
(Essays)
Write essays on any two of the following: (10x2=20 Marks)
30 Notate the krithis you have learnt in Panthuvarali and Bilahari.
31 Briefly describe the culturing of voice for vocalists.
32 Write in detail about the construction and playing technique of the Gottuvadhyam.
V SEMESTER B.A.MUSIC DEGREE EXAMINATION
CORE COURSE –VIII –COURSE CODE: MVo VB 08
MUSICOLOGY- IV
Time 3hrs Total marks -80
SECTION-A
(One word answers)
Answer all questions (1x10=10 marks)
1. The Pan equivalent to the raga Kharaharapriya.
2. Write the mnemonical phrase for the mela Mayamalavagoula.
3. Corresponding name for raga in Tamil music.
4. The Prasa wherein the same syllable occurs repeatedly.
5. The mudra of Gopalakrishna Bharathi.
6. The Prasa wherein the syllables occur in rhymes.
7. The author of Thirupugazh.
8. The year in which Papanasam Sivan was born.
9. The opera written by Arunachala Kavirayar.
10. Number of Swarakshara varieties
SECTION-B
(Short answers)
10.Write about the mnemonics which are used in the Kudumiyamalai inscriptions.
11. Name the three sections in the development of raga Alapana.
12. Two compositions of Papanasam Sivan .
13. Write a brief note on the Kalpana swara singing.
14. What is meant by the term ‘Palai’?
15. How is the Nagaswaram played?.
16. Write a brief account on Niraval singing.
17. Explain Thiram and Thirathiram.
18. Two compositions of Gopalakrishna Bharathi.
19. Define Pallavi exposition.
20. Who is the author of Tevaram?
21. Name two pans and its equivalent Carnatic Music ragas.
SECTION – C
(Paragraph answers)
22. Write a short note about ‘Nalayira Divya Prabandham’.
23. Briefly explain about the different stages of raga Alapana.
24. What is meant by Anulomam & Prathilomam?

25. Write a short note on Kalpana swara singing.
26. Mention any two literary beauties figuring in compositions with illustrations.
27. Write briefly about the Tevaram.
28. What is Yamakam? Illustrate with an example.
SECTION-D
(Essays)
29. Write an essay on the life and musical contribution of Sri. Papanasam Sivan.
30. How are the mnemonics useful in Carnatic Music? Illustrate.
31. Write the Literary and Musical analysis of a composition you have learnt.
QUESTION PAPER-MODEL -7

VI SEMESTER B.A.MUSIC DEGREE EXAMINATION
CORE COURSE-XI- COURSE CODE: MVo VIB 12
MUSICOLOGY - V
SECTION-A
(One word answers)
Answer all questions (1x10=10 marks)

1. The corresponding mela of Bhairav That.
2. The Group Kritis which are in praise of the five Siva Lingas.
3. Another name of Navagraha Keerthana.
4. Name a famous Santur player.
5. Another name for the place Kovur.
6. Equivalent musical form of Thillana in Hindusthani Music.
7. The Graha which is praised in the krithi ‘Chandram Bhaja Manasa’.
8. Name of a Bowed string instrument of Northern India.
9. In praise of which Goddess is the Group Kriti ‘Navarathnamalika’ composed?
10. In which place is Navarathri festival celebrated every year?
SECTION-B
(Short answers)
11. What is echo?
12. Enlist the Group krithis composed by Maharaja Swati Tirunal.
13. Briefly describe the term ‘Pitch’.
14. Write down the nine kinds of bhakthi and the corresponding compositions.
15. What is timbre?
16. Name the organs which are used in the Production of sound.
17. Short note on Thiruvottiyur Pancharathna.

18. Distinguish between major tone and minor tone.
19. What is Utsava Prabandha?
20. Enlist all the compositions of Navarathnamalika of Shyama Shastri.
21. Write a short note on the Hindusthani musical form ‘Ghazal’.
22. Brief note on Panchalinga Sthala Krithis.
SECTION – C
(Paragraph answers)
23. Write down the construction and playing technique of Tabla.
24. Explain and enlist the compositions in the Navagraha kritis.
25. Explain the Ten Thats with its corresponding Melas.
26. Write a short note on the Navarathri Krithis.
27. Write a short note on the ‘Santur’.
28. Explain the Laws of vibration of strings.
29. Write in detail about the Hindusthani musical instrument Pakhawaj.
SECTION-D
(Essays)
30. Explain the importance of Acoustics.

31. Enumerate the Group krithis composed by Thyagaraja.
32. Write an essay on any two of the Hindusthani musical forms Drupad, Khayal, and
Tarana.
CUCBCSS B.A MUSIC (VEENA PROGRAMME)
COURSE DETAILS (APPLICABLE FOR COLLEGES & SDE)

SEM COURSE TITLE Hrs/Wee CREDI EXAM Total External Interna Total
Credit Marks
k T Hrs
l
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I Core Course1(Practical) 6 4 3 18 80 20 100
1ST Complementary1(Vocal) 3 2 3 40 10 50
(Prac)*
2nd Complementary1 (Theory) 3 2 3 40 10 50
II Core Course2(Practical) 6 4 3 20 80 20 100
(Prac)*
Core Course3(Theory) 3 3 3 80 20 100
III Core Course4(Practical) 6 4 3 19 80 20 100
(Prac)*
2nd Complementary3(Theory) 2 2 3 40 10 50
Common Course10 4 4 3 80 20 100
IV Core Course6(Practical) 6 5 3 20 80 20 100
(Prac)*
Core Course9(Practical) 5 5 3 80 20 100
V Core Course11(Practical) 5 5 3 23 80 20 100
VI Core Course15(Practical) 6 5 3 20 80 20 100
Course Work/Project Work 3 2 50
Total 150 120 120 3000
Course Credits
TOTAL CORE COURSES(10 15 47+15=62
Pr. +5 Th.)
TOTAL COMPLEMENTARY 8 8+8=16
COURSES(4 Pr. +4 Th.)
TOTAL COURSE 1 2
WORK/PROJECTWORK
TOTAL 35 120
SCHEME OF EXAMINATION & MARK DISTRIBUTION
B.A. (VEENA) PROGRAMME
CUCBCSS UG 2014
SEMESTERI
SL.N COURSE COURSE COURSE TYPE CREDI MARKS TOTAL CREDITS
O CODE TITLE TS
INTERN EXTERNA
AL L
1 MVeIB01 Fundament Core course1 4 20 80

al Lessons (Practical1)
I
2 MVeIC01 Preliminary Ist 2 10 40

Swara Complementary1
Exercises (Vocal) 8 Credits
3 MVeIC02 General 2ndComplementar 2 10 40

Introduction y1(Theory)
to Music

SEMESTERII

O CODE TITLE TS
INTERN EXTERNA
AL L
1 MVeIIB02 Fundament Core courseII 4 20 80

al lessonsII (PracticalII)
2 MVeIIC01 Preliminary Ist 2 10 40

swara ComplementaryII
Excercises (Vocal)
II 8 Credits
3 MVeIIC02 History of 2ndComplementar 2 10 40

MusicI yII(Theory)

SEMESTERIII

O CODE TITLE TS
INTERN EXTERN
AL AL
1 MVeIIIB03 Musicology Core courseIII 3 20 80

I Theory
2 MVeIIIB04 Fundamenta Core Course 4 20 80
l LessonsIII IV(PracticalIII)
11 Credits
3 MVeIIIC01 Varnams 1STComplementar 2 10 40
y III(Vocal)
4 MVeIIIC02 History of 2NDComplementar 2 10 40

MusicII yIII(Theory)
SEMESTERIV

O CODE TITLE TS
INTERN EXTERN
AL AL
1 MVeIVB05 Musicology Core courseV 3 20 80

II (Theory)
2 MVeIVB06 Varnams Core Course 5 20 80

and simple VI(PracticalIV)
kritis
12 Credits
3 MVeIVC01 Simple kritis 1STComplementar 2 10 40
y IV(Vocal)
4 MVeIVC02 Music of 2NDComplementar 2 10 40

Kerala yIV(Theory)
SEMESTERV

O CODE TITLE TS
INTERN EXTERN
AL AL
1 MVeVB07 Musicology Core courseVII 3 20 80

III Historical (Theory)
perspective
in Veena
playing
2 MVeVB08 Musicology Core Course 3 20 80 23 Credits

IV VIII(Theory)
3 MVeVB09 Fundamental Core CorseIX 5 20 80

lessonsIV (Practical V)
4 MVeVB10 Varnams Core CourseX 5 20 80

and PracticalVI
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Pancharatna
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5 MVeVB11 Manodharma Core Course 5 20 80

sangitam1 XI(PracticalVII)
6 MVe VD OPEN 2 10 40
COURSE(Practic
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SEMESTER VI

O CODE TITLE TS
INTERN EXTERN
AL AL
1 MVeVIB12 Musicology Core courseXII 3 20 80

V (Theory)
2 MVeVIB13 Advanced Core CourseXIII 5 20 80

swara (PracticalVIII)
exercises
and musical 20 Credits
forms
3 MVeVIB14 Manodharm Core Course 5 20 80

a sangitam XIV(Practical IX)
II
4 MVeVIB15 Veena Core CourseXV 5 20 80

(PracticalX)
Concert
5 MVeVIB16 Course Record 2 10 40

Work/Project
Credit and Mark Distribution for B.A.Music Programmes with Practicals
(VOCAL,VEENA,VIOLIN & MRIDANGAM)
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M COURS
COURSE***
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III 4 4 3 4* 2* 2
IV 4 4 3 5* 2* 2
V 3 3 5* 5* 5* 2
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Tota 22 16 64 Credits 2 Credits

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38 Credits (1000 Marks) 82 Credits(2000 Marks)
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*Practical
** Project
*** Examinations for the complementary courses will be conducted at the end of even
semestersII & IV
B. A. MUSIC (VEENA)
1ST SEMESTER
CORE COURSE – I COURSE CODE: MVe IB 01
PRACTICAL – I – FUNDAMENTAL LESSONS– I
1) SADHAKA VARISAKAL, SARALI, JANTA, AND DHATTU VARISAS, SWARA PALLAVI,
THARA STHAYI VARISAS
2) ALANKARAS IN TWO DEGREES OF SPEED IN THE RAGAS 15,21,22,29,65,MOHANAM
HAMSADHWANI AND SUDHASAVERI
COMPLIMENTARY1
PRELIMINARY SWARA EXERCISES1
COURSE CODEMVe IC 01
(For vocal department students who opted Veena as Ist Complementary)
1) ABILITY TO RENDER PRELIMINARY SWARA EXCRCISES
a) SARALI VARISAS
b) JANTA VARISAS
c)MADHYA STHAYI VARISAS
2ND COMPLEMENTARY – I – COURSE CODE : MVe IC 02
3. Major seats of music
a. Tanjore
b. Madras
4. Technical terms and their explanations.
a. Nadam
b. Sruti
d. Sthayi
5. Musical forms
a. Geetham
b. Jathisvaram
c. Swarajathi
7. Ragalakshana:
a. Mayamalavagaula
b. Mohanam
c. Hamsadhwani.
2ND SEMESTER
CORE COURSE – II – COURSE CODE : MVe IIB 02
PRACTICAL – II – FUNDAMENTAL LESSONS – II
1) SADHAKA VARISASTRISWARA PRASTARA
2) ALANKARAS IN SUDHADHANYASI, MADHYAMAVATHI,ABHOGI,51,64, LATHANGI
3) GEETHAMS SUDHASAVERI,MOHANAM,MALAHARI AND ANY OTHER THREE
4) JATHISWARAM –ANY TWO
5) ADI THALA VARNAM –MOHANAM
PRILIMINARY EXERCISES – II COURSE CODE: MVe IIC 01
1) SAPTHA THALA ALANKARAS
2)GEETHAMS2
MOHANAM,MALAHARI
2nd – COMPLEMENTARY – II COURSE CODE : MVe IIC 02

a. Mysore
c. Thirupathi
4. Musical forms
a. Varnam
b. Keerthanam
7. Life sketch and contributions of Musical Trinity – Saint Tyagaraja, Muthuswami Dikshitar
and Syamasasthri
varieties.
a. Chakravakam
b. Hindolam
c. Vasanta
d. Kedaram
3RD SEMESTER
CORE COURSE – III COURSE CODE : MVo IIIB 03
MUSICOLOGY – I

a. Janaka-Janya
b. Upanga-Bhashanga
c. Varjya-Vakra
b. Karnataka, desya
e. Mitra ragas
f. Ganakala niyama
c. Khamas d. Bowli
CORE COURSE – IV COURSE CODE : MVe IIIB 04
PRACTICAL – III – FUNDAMENTAL LESSONS-III
1) SADHAKA VARISAS WITH ALANKARAS IN VARIOUS RAGAS
2) SWARAJATHI ANY 2
3) ADITHALA VARNAM HAMSADHWANI AND ABHOGI
4) ATA THALA VARNAM – KAMBOJI
COURSE CODE : MVe IIIC 01
VARNAS
ADITHALA VARNAMS MOHANAM AND ABHOGI
1. Raga classification in ancient music - Grama murchana and jathi,
a. Natyasastra
4TH SEMESTER
CORE COURSE – V COURSE CODE : MVe IVB 05
MUSICOLOGY – II

3. Musical forms
a. Kriti
b. Padam
c. Javali
d. Thillana
e. Ragamalika
a. Anandabhairavi
b. Panthuvarali
c. Kambhoji
d. Kalyani
f. Nattakurinji
g. Shanmukhapriya
h. Nilambari
i.Darbar
CORE COURSE – VI COURSE CODE : MVe IVB 06
PRACTICAL – IV – VARNAMS AND SIMPLE KRITIS
1. Sadhaka varisas with alankaras in various ragas –

2. Adi tala varnam - Sahana & Begada
3. Ata tala varnam –Sankarabharanam
4. Simple Kritis with alapana and kalpana swaras in the ragas chakravakam , Arabhi.
Mayamalavagaula and natta
1st – COMPLIMENTARY – IV
COURSE CODE : MVe IVC 01
SIMPLE KRITIS
1. Simple kritis – 3
2nd – COMPLEMENTARY – IV
COURSE CODE : MVe IVC 02
MUSIC OF KERALA
a. Chenda
b. Maddalam
c. Idakka
d. Ilathalam
e. Thimila
f. Chengila
g. Kombu
h. Kuzhal
a. Swathithirunal
5TH SEMESTER
CORE COURSE – VII COURSE CODE : MVe VB 07
MUSICOLOGY – III-
HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES IN VEENA PLAYING
1. Veena through the ages

2. Different schools of Veena vadana
Regional verities of Veena at Mysore, Andhra, Tanjore and Thiruvananthapuram
3. Biographical studies of eminent performers on Veena
a. Veena Seshanna & Veena Subbanna
b. Veena Dhanammal ,
c..K.S.Narayanaswamy
4. Different kinds of 'Meetu' in Veena, in various schools of Veena vadana
5. Construction, maintenance and fretting of Veena (Veena Melam)
6. Role of Veena in various music platforms.
7. Panchadasagamakas and its application in Veena
8. Short notes on Rudra Veena, Mohana Veena and Gottuvadyam
9. Notation of any kriti learnt in the practical paper
Course code-MVe VB 08
Musicology-IV
a. Prasam b. Yati
3. Tamil Music:
A .An outline knowledge of the Sacred Musical forms in Tamil music-Tevaram, Tiruppugazh and Nalayira-
Divyaprabandham
B. Raga Classification in Tamil Music-Pan-tiram -System
C. Life and Contribution of the Following Composers:
Arunachalakavirayar, Gopalakrishna Bharati and Papanasam Sivan
4. An outline knowledge of Manodharma sangita—Ragalapana,
Niraval, Kalpanaswaram and Pallavi Exposition

a. Mridangam b.Nagaswaram
7. Ragalakshana:
e. Todi f. Bhairavi
g. Sahana h. Begada
CORE COURSE – IX
COURSE CODE : MVe VB 09
PRACTICAL – V – FUNDAMENTAL LESSONS– IV
1. Sadhaka varisas with alankaras in various ragas
2. Adi tala varnam - Navaragamalika, Vasanta and Kalyani
CORE COURSE – X
PRACTICAL – VI – – VARNAMS AND GHANA RAGA PANCHARATNAM
1. Ata tala vamam - Ritigaula

2. Ghanaraga pancharatnam - Sri Ragam
CORE COURSE – XI

PRACTICAL – VII – MANODHARMA SANGEETAM--I
1' Kritis from prescribed ragas - Any 10 with outline knowledge of the raga alapana
and kalpana svaras
2. Chittatanam in the ragas - Sankarabharanam, Mechakalyani, pantuvarali, Bilahari,
Hamsadhwani, Malayamarutham, Begada,Natta, Gaula, Arabhi
OPEN COURSES
(Practical)
COURSE – 1
COURSE CODE : MVe VD 01
1. Awareness of veena mechanism and fingering technique

2. Tuning of veena in sama sruti and madhyamisruti
3. Playing popular tunes in veena
COURSE – II
COURSE CODE : MVe VD 02
1. Fundamental lessons sarali varisas and jhanta varisas.

2. Sapta tala alankara in varied ragas.
3. Note svara sahityas of Muthusvami Dikshitar
COURSE – III
1. sarali varisas and jhanta varisas in madhyama sruti.

2. Alankaras in Pantuvarali and Chakravakam.
3. Malahari and Mohanam Geethams
6TH SEMESTER
CORE COURSE – XII COURSE CODE : MVe VIB 12
MUSICOLOGY-V
1. Acoustics
i. Tyagaraja
ii. Muthuswami Dikshitar
c. panchalinga stala kritis
iii. Syamasastri
a. Navaratna malika
iv. Swathithirunal
c. Utsavaprabandhas
3. Hindustani music
a. Ten thats
b. A brief description of the musical forms drupad, khayal, tumri, tarana and gazal.
c. A brief study of the musical instruments sitar, sarangi, pakwaj, tabala and santur.
CORE COURSE – XIII COURSE CODE : MVe VIB 13
PRACTICAL – VIII – ADVANCED SWARA EXERCISES AND MUSICAL FORMS

'l . Sadhaka varisas with alankara in various ragas
2. Adi tala varnam - Pantuvarali
3. Ata tala varnam - Bhairavi & Kanada
4. Ragamalika - 1
5. Padam/Jawali – 1
6. Thillana-1
CORE COURSE – XIV COURSE CODE : MVe VIB 14
PRACTICAL – IX –MANODHARMA SANGEETAM--II
Detailed raga alapana with tanam and kalpana svaras along with kritis in major and
minor ragas
CORE COURSE – XV COURSE CODE : MVe VIB 15
PRACTICAL – X—VEENA CONCERT
Veena concert of 30 minutes duration - including a varnam (2 speeds), a kriti with raga
Alapana, tanam and kalpana svaras, padam/jawali, thillana and mangalam.
COURSE CODE : MVe VIB 16
Submission of a record with the notation of all compositions learnt in the Core Courses.
CUCBCSS B.A MUSIC (VIOLIN PROGRAMME)
COURSE DETAILS (APPLICABLE FOR COLLEGES & SDE)

Credit Marks
k T Hrs l
(Prac)*
(Prac)*
III 1ST Complementary3(Vocal) 4 2 3 19 40 10 50
(Prac)*
Common Course10 4 4 3 80 20 100
(Prac)*
Total 150 120 120 3000
Course Credits
Pr. +5 Th.)
TOTAL COURSE 1 2
WORK/PROJECTWORK
TOTAL 35 120
B.A. (VIOLIN) PROGRAMME
CUCBCSS UG 2014
SEMESTERI
O CODE TITLE TS
INTERN EXTERNA
AL L
1 MViIB01 Fundament Core course1 4 20 80

al Lessons (Practical1)
I
2 MViIC01 Preliminary Ist 2 10 40

Swara Complementary1
ExercisesI (Vocal) 8 Credits
3 MViIC02 General 2ndComplementar 2 10 40

Introduction y1(Theory)
to Music

SEMESTERII

O CODE TITLE TS
INTERN EXTERNA
AL L
1 MViIIB02 Fundament Core courseII 4 20 80
al lessonsII (PracticalII)
2 MViIIC01 Preliminary Ist 2 10 40

swara ComplementaryII
Excercises (Vocal)
8 Credits
II
3 MViIIC02 History of 2ndComplementar 2 10 40

MusicI yII(Theory)

SEMESTERIII

O CODE TITLE TS
INTERN EXTERN
AL AL
1 MViIIIB03 Musicology Core courseIII 3 20 80

I Theory
2 MViIIIB04 Fundamenta Core Course 4 20 80

l LessonsIII IV(PracticalIII)
3 MViIIIC01 Varnams 1STComplementar 2 10 40 11 Credits

y III(Vocal)
4 MViIIIC02 History of 2NDComplementar 2 10 40

MusicII yIII(Theory)
SEMESTERIV

O CODE TITLE TS
INTERN EXTERN
AL AL
1 MViIVB05 Musicology Core courseV 3 20 80

II (Theory)
2 MViIVB06 Varnams Core Course 5 20 80

and simple VI(PracticalIV)
kritis
3 MViIVC01 Simple kritis 1STComplementar 2 10 40 12 Credits
y IV(Vocal)
4 MViIVC02 Music of 2NDComplementar 2 10 40

Kerala yIV(Theory)
SEMESTERV

O CODE TITLE TS
INTERN EXTERN
AL AL
1 MViVB07 Musicology Core courseVII 3 20 80

III Historical (Theory)
perspective
in Violin
playing
23 Credits
2 MViVB08 Musicology Core Course 3 20 80
IV VIII(Theory)
3 MViVB09 Varnams Core CorseIX 5 20 80

(Practical V)
4 MViVB10 Varnams Core CourseX 5 20 80

and Kritis2 PracticalVI
5 MViVB11 Kritis Core Course 5 20 80

XI(PracticalVII)
6 MViVD OPEN 2 10 40
COURSE(Practic
al)
SEMESTER VI

O CODE TITLE TS
INTERN EXTERN
AL AL
1 MViVIB12 MusicologyV Core courseXII 3 20 80

(Theory)
2 MViVIB13 Kalpana Core CourseXIII 5 20 80

Swaram (PracticalVIII)
3 MViVIB14 Ragam Core Course 5 20 80 20 Credits

XIV(Practical IX)
4 MViVIB15 Niraval Core CourseXV 5 20 80

(PracticalX)
5 MViVIB16 Course Record 2 10 40

Work/Project

ARY
M COURS
COURSE***
E
Compl Compl
I II

h Language l y
B.A.Music I 3 3 4 4* 2* 2
II 4 4 4 4* 2* 2
III 4 4 3 4* 2* 2
IV 4 4 3 5* 2* 2
V 3 3 5* 5* 5* 2
VI 3 5* 5* 5* 2**

(1550 Marks) 8 8
s (600 s) )
Marks 16
) Credits(400
Marks)
Total
Marks
*Practical
** Project
semestersII & IV
B. A. MUSIC (VIOLIN)
I SEMESTER
CORE COURSE – I COURSE CODE: MVi IB 01
PRACTICAL – I – FUNDAMENTAL LESSONS– I
1. Saptaswaras
a Sarali varisas
b. Janta varisas
c. Dhattu varisas.
2. Saptha Thala Alankaras in Three degrees ofspeed.
3. Trikala varisas amd chathurkala varisas.
4. Thriswara Prastharam.
5. Manthra sthayi, Madhyasthayi and Tharasthayi varsas
6. Geetham in the ragas Malahari & Mohanam
1st – COMPLIMENTARY – I
PRILIMINARY EXERCISES – I – COURSE CODE: MVi IC 01
(For Vocal Department students, who opted Violin as l't complimentary)

1. Varisakal
a. Sapthaswara
b. Sarali, Janta
c. Dhattu and Swarapallavi
2. Sapta thala Alankaras in two degrees

a. Mayamalavogowla
2ND COMPLEMENTARY – I – COURSE CODE : MVi IC 02
3. Major seats of music:
a. Tanjore
b. Madras
4.Technical terms and their explanations-
a. Nadam
b. Sruti
d. Sthayi
5. Musical forms
a. Geetham
b. Jathisvaram
c. Swarajathi
7. Ragalakshana:
a. Mayamalavagaula
b. Mohanam
c. Hamsadhwani.
II SEMESTER
CORE COURSE – II – COURSE CODE : MVi IIB 02
PRACTICAL – II – FUNDAMENTAL LESSONS – II
1. Playing sixteen sudhamadyama ragas in poorvanga utlaranga combination based on

Ragas- Thodi' Mayamalavagowla, Kharaharapriya and Sankarabharanam (Ragas name
should be mentioned)
a. Mayamalavagowla
b. Vakulabharanam
c. Chakavakam
d. Sooryakantham
e. Thodi
f. Dhenuka
g. Natakapriya
h. Kokilapriya
i. Keeravani
j. Natabhairavi
k. Kharaharapriya
l. Gowrimanohari
m. Sankarabharanam
n. Sarasangi
o. Harikamboji
p. Charukesi.
MAYAMALAVAGOWLA (POORVANGA)
Utharanga= Thodi, Kharaharapriya and Sankarabharanam
THODI (POORVANGA)
Utharanga= Mayamalavagowla, Kharahapriya and Sankarabharanam
KHARAHARAPRIYA (POORVANGA)
Utharanga:Thodi, mayamalavagowla and Sankarabharanam
SANKARABIIARANAM (POORVANGA)
Utharanga:Mayamalagowla, thodi and Kharaharapriya
2. Jathiswaram
3. Swarajathi.
4. Adi thala vamam in Mohana raga.
5. One Simple krithi
PRILIMINARY EXERCISES – II COURSE CODE: MVi IIC 01
l.Saptha thaala Alankaraas in Two degree of Speed

a. Shankarabharanam
b.Hamsadwani
c.Mohanam
2. Thaarastaayi Varisaas
3. Geetham
a. Malahari
b. Mohanam.
4. Jathiswaram -Any one
2nd – COMPLEMENTARY – II COURSE CODE : MVi IIC 02
a. Mysore
c. Thirupathi
4. Musical forms
a. Varnam
b. Keerthanam
7. Life sketch and contributions of Musical Trinity – Saint Tyagaraja, Muthuswami Dikshitar
and Syamasasthri
varieties.
a. Chakravakam
b. Hindolam
c. Vasanta
d. Kedaram
III SEMESTER
CORE COURSE – III COURSE CODE : MVi IIIB 03
MUSICOLOGY – I
a. Janaka-Janya
b. Upanga-Bhashanga
c. Varjya-Vakra
b. Karnataka, desya
e. Mitra ragas
f. Ganakala niyama
c. Khamas d. Bowli
CORE COURSE – IV COURSE CODE : MVi IIIB 04
PRACTICAL – III – FUNDAMENTAL LESSONS_II
Playing of sixteen sudhamadyama and prathimadyama melakartha's svarasthanas in a full

octave in each strings in different speeds.
A. Sudha madhyama ragas

a. Mayamalavagowla
b. Vakulabharanam
c. Chakravakam
d. Sooryakantham
e. Thodi
f Dhenuka.
g.Natakapriya
h. Kokilapriya
i. Keeravani
j. Natabhairavi
k. Kharaharapriya
l. Gowrimanohari
m. Sankarabharanam
n. Sarasangi
o. Harikamboji
p. Charukesi.
B.PRATHIMADYAMARAGHAS
a. Panthuvarali
b. Namanarayani
c. Ramapriya
d. Gamanasrama
e. Bhavapriya
f Subhapanthuvarali
g. Shadvidhamargini
h. Suvarnangi
i. Simhendramadyamam
j Shanmukhapriya
k. Hemavathi
l. Dharmavathi
m. Kalyani
n. Lathangi
o. Vachaspathi
p. Rishabhapriya.
2. Geetham in Kalyani raga.

3. Adithala varnam in the ragas Abhogi, Vasantha & Kalyani.
4. Ata thala varnam in the raga Kamboji.
5. Compositions in the following ragas
a. Mohanam
b. Hamsadwani
c. Bilahari.
COURSE CODE : MVi IIIC 01
VARNAMS
l. Swarajati any one

2. Adi thala vamam-any one
COURSE CODE : MVi IIIC 02
1. Raga classification in ancient music - Grama murchana and jathi,
a. Natyasastra
IV SEMESTER
CORE COURSE – V COURSE CODE : MVi IVB 05
MUSICOLOGY – II
3. Musical forms
a. Kriti
b. Padam
c. Javali
d. Thillana
e. Ragamalika
a. Anandabhairavi
b. Panthuvarali
c. Kambhoji
d. Kalyani
f. Nattakurinji
g. Shanmukhapriya
h. Nilambari
i.Darbar
CORE COURSE – VI COURSE CODE : MVi IVB 06
PRACTICAL – IV – VARNAMS AND SIMPLE KRITIS
1. Adi tala varnams

a. Sahana,
b.Hamsadwani
2. Ata tala varnam in the raga Sankarabhtranam
3. Compositions in the following ragas
a. Arabhi
b. Maayaamaalavagowla
c. Natta
I – COMPLIMENTARY – IV
COURSE CODE : MVi IVC 01

SIMPLE KRITIS
(For Vocal department students, who opted Violin as lst complimentary
Simple krithis-- any two
II – COMPLEMENTARY – IV
COURSE CODE : MVi IVC 02
MUSIC OF KERALA
a. Chenda
b. Maddalam
c. Idakka
d. Ilathalam
e. Thimila
f. Chengila
g. Kombu
h. Kuzhal
a. Swathithirunal
V SEMESTER
CORE COURSE – VII COURSE CODE : MVi VB 07
MUSICOLOGY – III- HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE IN VIOLIN PLAYING
Core theory of violin

1. Origin and Evolution of Violin
2. influence of Electronics In Violin
3. A biographical study of eminent performers of violin;
a Lalgudi. G. Jayararnan
b .M.S. gopalakrishnan
c Yehudi menhin
d. Pandit Jog
4. Construction of violin
5, Role of violinist as a soloist and an accompanying Artist
6. Basic knowledge of western violin notation.
Course code-MVi VB 08
Musicology-IV
a. Prasam b. Yati
3. Tamil Music:
A .An outline knowledge of the Sacred Musical forms in Tamil music-

Tevaram, Tiruppugazh and Nalayira -
Divyaprabandham
B. Raga Classification in Tamil Music-Pan-tiram -System
C. Life and Contribution of the Following Composers:
Arunachalakavirayar, Gopalakrishna Bharati and

Papanasam Sivan
4. An outline knowledge of Manodharma sangita—Ragalapana, Niraval,
Kalpanaswaram and Pallavi Exposition
a. Mridangam b.Nagaswaram
7. Ragalakshana:
e. Todi f. Bhairavi
g. Sahana h. Begada
CORE COURSE – IX
COURSE CODE : MVi VB 09
PRACTICAL – V- VARNAMS
Adi tala varnas in the following ragas

a. Thodi
b. Navaaagamaalika
c.Kedaaragowla
CORE COURSE – X
PRACTICAL – VI – VARNAMS AND KRITIS – II
l.Ata tala varnam in Bhairavi raga

2.Compositions in the following ragas
Sankarabharanam, Kalyani & Kharaharapriya
CORE COURSE – XI
PRACTICAL – VII – KRITIS
Compositions in the following ragas

a. Kamboji b. Suddadhanyaasi c. Panthuvarali d. Shanmughapriya
OPEN COURSES
(Practical)
COURSE CODE : MVi VD 01
OPTION – 1
l. Sarali varisas, Madhyasthayi varisas and Janta varisas.

2. Tuning in violin
3. Basic knowledge of parts and structure of violin.
OPTION – 2
l. Tuning of violia in Madhyama sruthi.

2. Saptha thala Alankaras
3. One simple geetham.
OPTION – 3
l. Techniques of Bowing
2. Fingering techniques
3. Arrangement of stings in Western and Indian style.
VI SEMESTER
CORE COURSE – XII COURSE CODE : MVi VIB 12
MUSICOLOGY-V
1. Acoustics
i. Tyagaraja
ii. Muthuswami Dikshitar
c. panchalinga stala kritis
iii. Syamasastri
a. Navaratna malika
iv. Swathithirunal
c. Utsavaprabandhas
3. Hindustani music
a. Ten thats
b. A brief description of the musical forms drupad, khayal, tumri, tarana and gazal.
c. A brief study of the musical instruments sitar, sarangi, pakwaj, tabala and santur.
CORE COURSE – XIII COURSE CODE : MVi VIB 13
PRACTICAL – VIII
I.Any Krithi in Two kala Aadi Tala
2.K,ALPANA SVARAM
Ability to play Kalpana swaras in the following ragas
a. Mohanam
b. Hamsadwani
c. Kalyani
d. Bhilahari
CORE COURSE – XIV COURSE CODE : MVi VIB 14
PRACTICAL – IX – RAGAM
Ability to play ragas in the following krithis

a. Bilahari
b. Panthuvarali
c. Kamboji
d. Hamsadwani
e. Mohanarn
CORE COURSE – XV COURSE CODE : MVi VIB 15
PRACTICAL – X – NIRAVAL
1. Panchamthana keerthanam(Ol ) any
Ability to play Niraval in the krithis of following ragas

a. Kamboji
b. Bilahari
c. Hamsadwani
d. Mohanam
e. panthuvaraali
COURSE CODE : MVi VIB 16

.
Presentation of a record containing the notations of the compositions learnt.
CU CBCSS B.A MUSIC
(
MRIDANGAM PROGRAMME
) COURSE DETAILS (APPLICABLE FOR COLLEGES &

SDE)
Credit Marks
k T Hrs l
(Prac)*
(Prac)*
III Core Course4(Practical) 6 4 3 19 80 20 100
(Prac)*
Common Course10 4 4 3 80 20 100
(Prac)*
Total 150 120 120 3000
Course Credits
Pr. +5 Th.)
TOTAL COURSE 1 2
WORK/PROJECTWORK
TOTAL 35 120
B.A. (MRIDANGAM) PROGRAMME
CUCBCSS U G 2014
SEMESTERI
O CODE TITLE TS
INTERN EXTERNA
AL L
1 MMrIB01 Fundament Core courase1 4 20 80

al (Practical1)
Principles
2 MMrIC01 Basic Ist 2 10 40

Lessons Complementary1
(Vocal) 8 Credits
3 MMrIC02 Basic 2ndComplementar 2 10 40

Principles y1(Theory)
of Thala

SEMESTERII

O CODE TITLE TS
INTERN EXTERNA
AL L
1 MMrIIB02 Arithmatics Core couraseII 4 20 80

In Laya (PracticalII)
2 MMrIIC01 Preliminary Ist 2 10 40

Swara ComplementaryII
Excercises (Vocal)
8 Credits
II
3 MMrIIC02 Advanced 2ndComplementar 2 10 40

Principles yII(Theory)
of Thala

SEMESTERIII

O CODE TITLE TS
INTERN EXTERN
AL AL
1 MMrIIIB03 Rhythmolog Core courseIII 3 20 80

yI Theory
2 MMrIIIB04 Basic Core Course 4 20 80

Principles of IV(PracticalIII)
Thani
Avarthanam 11 Credits
3 MMrIIIC01 Paadakkaik 1STComplementar 2 10 40

al y III(Vocal)
4 MMrIIIC02 Musicology 2NDComplementar 2 10 40

yIII(Theory)
SEMESTERIV

O CODE TITLE TS
INTERN EXTERN
AL AL
1 MMrIVB05 Rhythmology Core couraseV 3 20 80

II (Theory)
2 MMrIVB06 Advanced Core Course 5 20 80

Principles of VI(PracticalIV)
Thani
Avarthanam 12 Credits
3 MMrIVC01 Panchajathi 1STComplementar 2 10 40

Thathikidatho y IV(Vocal)
m
4 MMrIVC02 Biographical 2NDComplementar 2 10 40

Study yIV(Theory)
SEMESTERV

O CODE TITLE TS
INTERN EXTERN
AL AL
1 MMrVB07 Rhythmolog Core couraseVII 3 20 80

y3 (Theory)
2 MMrVB08 Notation Core Course 3 20 80

Musicograph VIII(Theory)
y
23 Credits
3 MMrVB09 Arithmatics Core Corse 5 20 80
& IX(Practical V)
Rhythmical
Combination
4 MMrVB10 Audio Core CourseX 5 20 80

Listening & PracticalVI
Analysis
5 MMrVB11 Intricate Core Course 5 20 80

Thani XI(PracticalVII)
Avarthanam
6 MMrVD OPEN 2 10 40
COURSE(Practic
al)
SEMESTER VI

O CODE TITLE TS INTERN EXTERN
AL AL
1 MMrVIB12 Brief Study of Core couraseXII 3 20 80

Kerala Thalas (Theory)
& Instruments
2 MMrVIB13 Thalavadya Core CourseXIII 5 20 80

(PracticalVIII)
Ensemble 20 Credits
3 MMrVIB14 Mridangam Core Corse 5 20 80

Lab XIV(Practical IX)
4 MMrVIB15 Concert Core CourseXV 5 20 80

Presentation (PracticalX)
5 MMrVIB16 Course Record 2 10 40

Work/Project

ARY
M COURS
COURSE***
E
Compl Compl
I II

h Language l y
B.A.Music I 3 3 4 4* 2* 2
(Mridanga II 4 4 4 4* 2* 2
m)
III 4 4 3 4* 2* 2
IV 4 4 3 5* 2* 2
V 3 3 5* 5* 5* 2
VI 3 5* 5* 5* 2**

(1550 Marks) 8 8
s (600 s) )
Marks 16
) Credits(400
Marks)
Total
Marks
*Practical
** Project
semestersII & IV
REVISED SYLLABUS FOR CALICUT UNIVERSITY
2014 Admission onwards
B.A.MRIDANGAM
1 SEMESTER
CORE COURSE 1 COURSE CODE: MMrIB 01
FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES
1. SITTING POSTURE FOR MRIDANGAM PLAYING
2. POSITIONING AND PLACEMENT OF FINGERS
3. STUDY OF FUNDAMENTAL LESSONS (17 NUMBERS) IN THREE DEGREE OF SPEED
4. LAYA EXCECISES OF ALLTHE FUNDAMENTAL LESSONS
5. VOCALISATION OF ALL THE FUNDAMENTAL LESSONS
1ST COMPLEMENTARY1
(FOR VOCAL DEPARTMENT STUDENTS WHO OPTED MRIDANGAM AS 1 ST
COMPLEMENTRY)
COURSE CODE: MMrIC01
BASIC LESSONS 1
1.PRILIMINARY LESSONS
a. Sitting Positions
b.Finger positions
c.First Lesson Of Padakkai
2. Basic Lessons
a.Padakkai (01 to 09)
b. Variety of Padakkai in Basic
c. Starting purattu chollu
2nd Complememtary1: Course Code:MMrIC02
Basic Principles of Thala
1.Explanation of Thathakkaaram,Aksharakalam,Mathra and Jaathi
2.Nada,Laya,Mathra,Gathi,Jathi,Aksharakala
3.SapthaThalas
4.Jathi Bhedas
5. 35 Thala Chart With Table
II SEMESTER
Core courseII –Course Code:MMrIIB02
Arithamatics in Laya
1.Fundamental Practical Laya Excercises .
2. Two Aaarthana (Thala Cycle)Lessons in Chathurasra Jathi Thriputa
Thala(Madhyama Kala)
3.Study on different chollus having values three to ten
4.Study on Kaaruva and Muthayippu
5.Study of Muthayippu having the following values
( 15,16,18,20,22,24,28 & 32)
6. Pancha Jathi ThaThiKiTaDhom
7.Vocalisation of Thathakaramas for 35 Thalas in Three Degrees of Speed
(Vilambam,Madhyamam,Drutham)
st
I ComplementaryII

st
(For vocal Department students who opted Mridangam as I Complemenatry)

COURSE CODE : MMrIIC01
BASIC LESSONS2
1.Paadsakkaikal 09 to 12
2.Advanced Paada Kaikal
3.Laya Excercises
4.A study of Saptha Thalas
II ND Complementary2

COURSE CODE:MMrIIC02
Advanced Principles of THALA
1.Study on Desadi Madhyadi Thala
2.Varieties of Chappu Thalas
3. Study on Dasa Prana
4.Study on Shadangas and Shodasangas
III SEMESTER
CORE COURSEIII
Course Code:MMr IIIB03
RhythmologyI
1.Origin & Development of Mridangam
2.Classification of Musical Instruments
3.Study of the Percussion Instruments used in North Indian Music(Thabla & Pakhvaj)
4.Study on the Upa Vadyas (Ganjira , Ghatom& & Muharshang)used in Carnatic Concerts
5. Konnakkol , Nattuvangam, Thathakkaram
6.Place of Mridangam in Concerts
Core Course IV
Course Code: MMrIIIB04
Basic Principles of Thani Avarthanam
1.Study of Thani Avarthanam in the following Thalas
a. (Chathurasra Jathi Thriputa Thala)Samagraham Adi Thalam 1 Kala Chowkkam
b.Thisra Jathi Eka Thala Sama Graham
c.Vocalisation of Thani Avarthanam
2.Study onthe Formation of Muthaippu, Korva and Mora having different values for the following
thalas
a.ChathurasraJathi Thriputa Thala
b.Thisra Jathi Eka Thala
1 Complementary –III
st

st
( For Vocal Department Students who opted Mridangam as 1 Complementary)

Course Code:MMrIII C01
Basic Lessons 3
1.Paadakaikal (12 to 16)
2.Pancha Jathi Thathikidathom
2 nd Complementary

Course Code:MMrIIIC02
Musicology
1. Name of Sapthaswaras
2.Musical Forms1
a. Gitam
b.Jathiswaram
3.Musical Forms 2
a.Swarajathi
b.Varnams
4.Life Sketch and contribution of Purandara Dasa and Maharaja Swathi Thirunal
5.Brief Study of the following musical instruments:Thampura & Veena
IV Semester
Core Course –V
Course Code:MMrIVB05
RhythmologyII
1.Study on the following Avanadha Vadyas
a.Chenda
b. Maddalam
c.Thimila
d.Edakka
e.Thavil
2.Detailed Study of Pancha Vadyam
3.Study on the Laya aspects in the Dance Forms of South Indian Tradition
4.Study on Percussion Instruments used in Kadhakali Dance
5.Contributions of the following Mridangam Exponents
a.Narayana Swamy Appa
b. Mamundiya Pillai
c.Sethu Rama Rao
d.Dasu Swamikal
Core Course –VI
Course Code: MMrIVB06
Advanced Principles of Thani Avarthanam
1.Study of Thani Avarthanam for the following Thalas
a.Misra Chappu Thala SamaGraham
b.Khanta Chappu Thla Sama Graham
c.Vocalisation of studied Thani Avarthanams
d.Chathurasra Jathi Thriputa Thala 2 Kala Chowkam Sama Graham
st
1 Complementary –IV

Course Code : MMrIVC01
st
( For Vocal Department Students who opted Mridangam as 1 Complementary)

Basic Lessons4 & Thani Avarthanam
1.Pancha Jathi Thathikitathom in Different Thalas
2.Adi Thalam Thani Avarthanam(Model)
2 nd Complementary
–IV

Course Code : MMrIVC 02
Biographical Study
1.Life and Contributions of the following Vidwans
a.K.M.Vaidya Nathan( Ghatom)
b.Muruga Bhoopathy
c.Harisankar (Ghanjira)
d.Venkitachala Iyer(Muharsing)
2. Notation of Basic Lessons in Adi Thala
V Semester
Core CourseVII
Course Code:MMrVB07
Rhythmology3
1.Life and contributions of Musical Trinities
2.Contributions of the following Mridangam Exponents
a.Thanjavur Vaidya Natha Iyer
b.Pazhani Subrahamanya Pillai
c.Palakkad Mani Iyer
Core CourseVIII
Course Code:MMrVB08
Notation and Musicography
1.Notation of Korva learned in intricate Thani Avarthanm
2.Notation of Mora Learned in intricate Thani Avarthanam
Core CourseIX
Course Code:MMrVB09
Arithmetics and Rhythmical Combinations
1.Advanced Laya Excercises(Ability to compose Korvas of different Aksharakalas)
2.Study on the Formation of Kurappu
3.Detailed Study on Rhythmical calculations relating to formation of Mora for Intricate
Thani Avarthanams for the following thalas
a.Thisra Jathi Matya Thala
b.Chathurasra Jathi Roopaka Thala
c.Khanta Jathi Ada Thala
d.Misra Jathi Jampa Tala
4.Vocalisation of Thathakarams in different speeds to thalas with support of Electronic
Thala Instrument
Core CourseX
Course Code:MMrVB10
AUDIO LISTENING AND ANALYSIS
1.Guiding Principles on Identifying Raga, Thal & Graha in the Musical Compositions by
listening to Audio Recordings
2.Audio Listening of Vocal / Instrumental Concerts
3. Study on Thala Vadya Ensemble
Core CourseXI
Course Code:MMrVB11
Intricate Thani Avarthanam
1.Thani Avarthanam for the following thalas
a.Chathrasra Jathi ThriputaThalaTwo Kala Samam
b.Misra Chappu thalam – After four mathras
c. Khanda Chappu Thalam – After Two Mathras
2.An elaborate thani Avarthanam in Chathurasra jathi Thriputa Thala
Two Kala after four Mathras(Incorporating Thisra, Khanda & Misra Gathi)
3.Chathurasra Jathi Thriputa Thala Two Kala after Six Mathras
Open Courses
(Practical)
Course Code MMrVD01
CourseI Guiding Priciples of Laya for Swara Rendering
1.AnulomaPrathiloma Laya Excercises for 35 thalas in three degrees of speed
2.Methodology in the formation of Korva for Varities of Chappu Thala
3.Formation of Muthayippu for different Thalas
Course Code MMrVD02
CourseII Avanadha Vadyas
1.Study on the Avanadha Vadyas used in Temple Rituals
2.Aaghosha and Anushtana Vadyas
Course Code MMrVD03
CourseIII Upa Vadyas
1.Study on the Various Upa Vadyas used in Carnatic Music Concerts
VI SEMESTER
Core CourseXII
Course Code:MMrVIB012
Brief Study of Kerala Thalas & Instruments
1. Thala and its Place in South Indian Music
2. Kerala Thalas
a. Adantha
b. Muri Adantha
c. Champa
d. Champada
e. Panchari
f. Kaarika
g. Lakshmi Thalam
h. Marma Thlalm
i. Kundanachi Thalam
3.Classification of Percussion Instruments
Core CourseXIII
Thala Vadya Ensemble
1.Ability to present a Thala Vadya Ensemble with the following instruments
a.Mridangam
b. Ghatom
c. Ganjira
d.Morsing
e.Konnakol
(*) Note : The candidate will have to make own arrangements for organising the accompanying
artists for the ensemble.
Core CourseXIV
Mridangam Lab
1.Developing the ability to tune theThambura with reference to AdharaSwara sounded on
a. Pitch Pipe
b.Veena
c.Violin
d. Flute
f. Mridangam
2 Developing the ability to tune the Mridangam to the Aadhara Swara sounded on
a. Pitch Pipe
b. Thampura
c. Veena
d. Violin
e. Electronic Sruthi Box
3. MeetuChappu Adjustment identifying of the various types of Wood /Skin used i n the
manufacturing of Mridangam
4. Study on the tools used in the manufacture of Mridangam
Valam Thala(Right Side Portion) Edam Thala (Left Side) Muttu Manufacturing system
fixing of Choru(Black Paste)
Core CourseXV
Concert Presentation
1.Ability to accompany for music Concert incorporating the following msical compositions with a
brief Thani Avarthamnam for theVilamba Kala Kriti(Duration of 40 Minutes)
a.Aadi Thal Varnam Two Degrees of speed
b.Aalapana of Kriti With Manodharma Swaram
c.One Vilambakala Kriti(Aadi Thala or Misra Chappu Thala)
d. One Dhrutha Kala Krithi
e.Padam
f.Bhajan
g.Thillana
h.Mangalam
(*) Note: The candidate will have to make own arrangements for the Vocalist and Violinist for the
concert
CourseWork/Project Work
Course Code MMrVI16
Record
Preparation of record Book of Musicography of Thaniavarthanam learned (Except
Model Thani Avarthanam)
Preparation of Concert review of the following
Two Music Concerts (One Vocal concert and one Instrumental Concert)
ANNEXURE
1. This Syllabus contains 98 pages.
2. One Theory paper has been added in Vth Semester and the Course Work/ Project Work from
the same semester has been excluded
3. The Course Code has been changed as per directions.
There is no serious change in other parts of the syllabus.
5212/GA - IV - B2/2013/CU (Page : 607)
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Read:-1. UO No.3797/2013/CU dated 07.09.2013 (CBCSS UG Modified Regulations) (File

2. UO No.1838/2015/Admn dated 23.02.2015

3. UO Note no. 10185/EX-I-ASST-3/2015/PB dated 28.02.2015

4. Email dated 17.06.2015 from the Chairman, Board of Studies in Music

5. Orders of the Vice Chancellor in file of even number dated 18.06.2015

The Corrections effected are:

1. The Total Marks of all Programmes has been fixed as 3000.

3. All courses coming under Open Course are Practicals.

Orders are issued accordingly.

1. The Total Marks of all Programmes has been fixed as 3000.

3. All courses coming under Open Course are Practicals.

UO read second above stands modified to this extent.

((The UO along with the Corrected Syllabus is uploaded in the Website)

Read:-1.-UO , No. 3797/2013/CU dated 07.09.2013 (CBCSS UG Modified Regulations )

Orders are issued accordingly.

SCHEME AND SYLLABUS

(VOCAL, VEENA, VIOLIN AND MRIDANGAM)

2014 ADMISSION ONWARDS

Common Course – 1 4 3 3 80 20 100

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CORE COURSE – I COURSE CODE: MVo IB 01

PRACTICAL – I – FOUNDATION COURSE – I

1. Alankaras in 5 of the following ragas

4. Adi tala varnam - 2

PRILIMINARY EXERCISES – I – COURSE CODE: MVo IC 01

1. Preliminary svara exercises

a. Sarali varisas b. Janda varisas

2ND COMPLEMENTARY – I – COURSE CODE : MVo IC 02

1. Place of music in life

2. Distinctive features of Indian Music

3. Major seats of music

4. Technical terms and their explanations.

c. Svaram – Svara nomenclature

e. Tala –Sapta talas and their angas, Shadangas.

6. Construction, method of tuning and playing technique of Tambura.

7. Life sketch and contributions of the following vaggeyakaras

a. Jayadeva b. Annamacharya c. Purandaradasa

PRACTICAL – II – FOUNDATION COURSE – II

3. Adi tala varnam – 2

4. Simple kritis in the following ragas

PRELIMINARY EXERCISES – II COURSE CODE: MVo IIC 01

1. Sapta tala alankaras in two degrees of speeds.

2nd – COMPLEMENTARY – II COURSE CODE : MVo IIC 02

1. Trayodasa lakshanas of ragas.

3. Minor seats of music

5. Classification of musical instruments – Stringed, Wind, and Percussion.

6. Construction of Veena and Violin

7. Life sketch and contributions of Musical Trinity – Saint Tyagaraja, Muthuswami

9. Lakshanas of the following ragas: