Karnataka Government Music Examination Syllabus Junior

KARNATAKA GOVERNMENT SPECIAL MUSIC EXAMINATION
CARNATIC MUSIC SYLLABUS, JUNIOR GRADE (VOCAL)
THEORY - 1
1. Indian Music styles/ systems: A brief introduction to the similarities and differences between Karnatic
and Hindusthani styles/systems of music
2. Saptha Swaras, Prakruthi and Vikruthi swaras : Brief explanation
3. Sthaayi: MandraSthaayi, MadhyaSthaayi, TaaraSthaayi; Aarohana, Avarohana, Aadhara Shruthi
4. Raaga: Janaka Raaga, Janya Raaga, Upaanga Raaga, Bhaashanga Raaga, Vakra Raaga
5. Raaga Lakshana: Aarohana, Avarohana of the following Raagas, and a description on their Vikruthi
swaras
5.1. Shankaraabharana
5.2. Hamsadhwani
5.3. Kalyaani
5.4. Mohana
5.5. Abhogi
5.6. Vasantha
5.7. Kaambhoji
5.8. Sriraaga
5.9. Hindola
5.10. Bilahari
5.11. Maayaamaalavagowla
5.12. Kaamavardhini (Panthuvaraali)
5.13. Malahari
5.14. Shuddha Saaveri
5.15. Kharaharapriya
5.16. Shanmukhapriya
5.17. Kedaaragowla
5.18. Aarabhi
6. Kaala: First, Second and Third speeds found in music compositions; Aavartha and Aksharakaala
7. Taala: Names of Saptha Taalas, their Angaas, names of Five Jaathis and three primary components of
Taala.
8. Brief description of the following: Sarale varase, Thaarasthaayi Varase, Mandrasthaayi varase,
Daatuvarase, Jantivarase, Alankaara, Sanchaari Geetha, Jathiswara, Taanavarna, Krithi, Daasara
Keerthane, Shivasharanara vachana
9. Brief introduction to music composers:
9.1. Basavanna
9.2. Akkamahaadevi
9.3. Purandaradaas
9.4. Kanakadaas
9.5. Thyagaraaja
9.6. Muthuswamy Dikshithar
9.7. Shyamashaastry
9.8. Muthaiah Bhagavathar
10. Names of musical instruments currently in use in karnatic music system.
AURAL TEST
1. Taalams introduced in the Junior Practical Lessons

2. Identification of the Raagas from the following, when Aarohana and Avarohana is sung in swara form
or “akaara” form:
2.1. Maayamaalavagowla
2.2. Malahari
2.3. Hamsadhwani
2.4. Mohana
2.5. Kalyaani
2.6. Shriraaga
2.7. Kaamavardhini (Panthuvaraali)
2.8. Shankarabharana
3. Knowledge of writing Swaraavalis in First Speed
4. Ability to write notation for Geethas in Malahari, Kalyani, Mohana, Aanandabhairavi and Kaambhoji
5. Ability to identify the composer (from among Purandaradaas, Thyagaraja, Muthuswami Dikshitar and
Shyaamashastry) when a specific line from krithis is sung.
PRACTICAL PAPER-1
1. Rendering of the following swaraavalis in Maayamaalavagowla, in 3 speeds

1.1. Sarale Varase (7 Nos.)
1.2. Janti varase (5 Nos.)
1.3. Soolaadi saptha thaala alankaara (7 Nos.)
1.4. Daatu varase (4 Nos.)
1.5. Thaarasthaayi varase (3 Nos.)
1.6. Mandrasthaayi varase (3 Nos.)
2. Geethas
2.1. Pillari Geetha (4 Nos.)
2.2. Sanchaari Geetha (4 Nos.)
2.3. Lakshana Geetha (2 Nos.)
3. Jathiswara (4 Nos.)
PRACTICAL PAPER – 2
1. Thaanavarnam (any 4 from the following Raagas), in First Speed

1.1. Shankaraabharana
1.2. Hamsadhwani
1.3. Kalyaani
1.4. Shriraaga
1.5. Mohana
1.6. Abhogi
1.7. Vasantha
1.8. Kaambhoji
2. Rendering of Madhyamakaala krithis (10):
3. Rendering of Vilambakaala krithis (5):
Notes: Krithis should be from the Raagas specified in the Junior Theory syllabus under Raagalakshana;
composers as specified in the Junior Theory syllabus; famous/ popular compositions of other
composers may be rendered. Krithis must include Shuddha Madhyama, Prathimadhyama, Sampoorna,
Oudava and Shaadava Raagas, and Aadi & Roopaka Thaalas.
4. Daasara keerthane (2)

5. Sharanara Vachana (2)
MARKS ALLOTTED FOR EACH PAPER AND DURATION OF EXAMINATION
MARKS MAX. DURATION (Hrs-

PAPER
MAX. MIN.* Minutes)
THEORY-1 100 30 2-30
AURAL 50 15 0-30
PRACTICAL-1 100 30 0-30
PRACTICAL-2 150 45 0-30
TOTAL 400 <158>** 4-00
*Notes:
a) Although minimum passing marks in each subject is 30 percent, it is necessary to score a minimum
of 40 percent overall in order to qualify in the examination. That is, minimum overall marks
obtained should be 160/400.
b) **In case the candidate secures a minimum of 30 percent in each paper and falls short by 2 marks
to secure overall 40 percent (that is, aggregate marks obtained is 158/400), the candidate may be
given the benefit of maximum 2 grace marks to enable him/her to qualify in the examination.
c) Classification of successful candidates as follows:
First class: 60 percent and above;
Second Class: 50 to 59 percent
Third Class: 40 to 49 percent.

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KARNATAKA GOVERNMENT SPECIAL MUSIC EXAMINATION

CARNATIC MUSIC SYLLABUS, JUNIOR GRADE (VOCAL)

1. Taalams introduced in the Junior Practical Lessons

1. Rendering of the following swaraavalis in Maayamaalavagowla, in 3 speeds

1. Thaanavarnam (any 4 from the following Raagas), in First Speed

4. Daasara keerthane (2)

MARKS ALLOTTED FOR EACH PAPER AND DURATION OF EXAMINATION

MARKS MAX. DURATION (Hrs-

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