ABOUT THE COURSE:This course, "Fundamental Concepts of Indian Classical Music," offers a theoretical exploration of the Indian Classical Musical tradition. Through various lectures covering wide variety of topics like the foundational principles of Raga and Tala, understanding the structural differences between various musical forms performed in Hindustani music, from Raga notation system to classification of Ragas, this course provides the essential theoretical knowledge to comprehend the structural and expressive nuances of Indian classical music specially referring to North Indian or Hindustani Music. It is useful for students of Performing Arts/Music as it covers many topic from their syllabus. Also it is useful for other interested students who want to have a better understanding about the terminologies and concepts used in Indian music.INTENDED AUDIENCE:STUDENTS OF PERFORMING ARTS/MUSIC, OTHER STUDENTS INTERESTED IN MUSICPREREQUISITES: N/AINDUSTRY SUPPORT:N/A

Syllabus

WEEK 1 – UNDERSTANDING MUSICAL TERMINOLOGIES

Definition and short explanation of Musical Terminologies of Indian Classical Vocal Music with special reference to North Indian Music

Lecture 1 – Sangeet, Dhwani, Naad – Aahat and Anahat, Shruti, Swar – Shuddha and Vikrit, Swar – Chal and Achal, Saptak, Ashtak, Mandra- Madhya- Taar
Lecture 2 – Raga, Aaroh-Avaroh-Pakad, Bandish, Sthayi-Antara-Sanchari-Aabhog, Aalaap, Tana, Raga-Jaati
Lecture 3 – Laya, Tala, Matra, Theka, Vibhaag, Taali-Khaali-Sama, Varna, Alankaar/Palta
Lecture 4 – Marg-Deshi, Gandharva-Gaan, Purvang-Uttarang, Vaadi-Samvaadi-Anuvaadi-Vivaadi swar, Grah, Ansh, Nyas, Alpatva-Bahutva
Lecture 5 – Swar-Samvaad, Avirbhav-Tirobhav, Vaggeykar, Geeti-Bani

WEEK 2 – UNDERSTANDING MUSICAL FORMS

Short explanations on Different Musical Forms of Indian Vocal Music with special reference to North Indian Music