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Hindustani Sangeet Theory [1]

Paper Code: 
25DVM231
Credits: 
02
Contact Hours: 
2.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to develop a strong base of Hindustani Music, raags and notations.

Course Outcomes: 

 

Course outcome

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course

title

 

25DVM231

 

Hindustani Sangeet Theory(Theory)

 

CO1:  Develop the concept of the origin of the Vocal music with the study of ancient history and enhance the understanding with the definition of the music.

CO2:   Appraise the students with the different terminologies and their basic definitions for understanding the music.

CO3:  Evaluate various Raagas of Hindustani classical music.

CO4:      Explore the contribution of two proponents of the Vocal music.

CO5: Demonstrate skills in understanding the Hindustani classical rhythm system, in different speeds.

CO6:   Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach in teaching: Class

room Lecture

(Theory/ Using

Power Point

Presentation

/Discussions/ Videos)

 

 

 

Learning activities for the students:Class

Presentation.

 

Class

participation,

tutorial

assignments and

presentations,

class tests, C A

Test, Semester

End Exams.

 

6.00
Unit I: 
INTRODUCTION TO HINDUSTANI MUSIC

Definition, history and evolution.

6.00
Unit II: 
DEFINITIONS

Naad, Shruti, Swar, Dhawani, Saptak, Alankar, Vadi, Samwadi, Anuwadi, Vivadi, Pakad,

Meend, Aalap, Taan, Sam, Laya, Theka, That

6.00
Unit III: 
FORMS OF SINGING AND RAAG

Brief introduction – dhrupad, dhamar, khayal, thumri, lakshangeet, sargam

Raag Discription– Yaman, Asawari, Kaafi, Bhairvi, Bhairav

6.00
Unit IV: 
BIOGRAPHY OF MAESTROS IN HINDUSTANI MUSICIANS

Tansen

Pandit Bhatkhande

6.00
Unit V: 
NOTATION WRITING

Writing the notations and description of Chota Khayal in the following raagas – Yaman,
Bhairav, Des

Writing the notations and description for the Taals – Tritaal, Ektaal, Keherwa and Dadra

Essential Readings: 

1. Sangeet Visharad,Vasant, Sangeet Karyalaya, Haathras

2. Hindustani Sangeet Padhati, Kramit Pustak Malika, Part 1, Pandit Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande, Sangeet Karyalaya, Haathras

3. Hindustani Sangeet Padhati, Kramit Pustak Malika, Part 2, Pandit Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande, Sangeet Karyalaya, Haathras

References: 

Suggested Readings:

1. An Introduction to Hindustani Classical Music: A Guidebook for Beginners, Vijay Prakash Singha [2], Shyam Benegal [3], Roli Books

 2. The Lost World Of Hindustani Music [4], Kumar Prasad Mukherji, Penguin Books India, 2006

 

e-Resources

1. How to practice your Swar - https://youtu.be/JESZDhENpm8?si=xyYHfsseL40L8mSC [5]

2. How to sing Swar - https://youtu.be/LEO_6YheAxc?si=HV8iUHKG8bq4NdWs [6]

3. Alankar practice - https://youtu.be/dofTEi820dc?si=Ai9yu25NaqYcWopc [7]

4. Practice Raag Yaman - https://youtu.be/VmOvwFvkVao?si=bAdEcrHqnQotoZPY [8]

 

Academic Year: 
2025-2026 [9]

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[2] https://www.google.co.in/search?tbo=p&tbm=bks&q=inauthor:%22Vijay+Prakash+Singha%22
[3] https://www.google.co.in/search?tbo=p&tbm=bks&q=inauthor:%22Shyam+Benegal%22
[4] https://www.google.com/search?sca_esv=f40bbf4ff6228df6&rlz=1C1CHBD_enIN894IN894&cs=0&sxsrf=ACQVn0-iogBtN_b6h-lpNL_CIG8TNiuWEQ:1714196795724&q=The+Lost+World+of+Hindustani+Music&stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAE1UPW_TUBSNgxqlbislqRAQMYSwVFliO_5IWIoolRhagUokOmHq5684fu_Ffq_-klj4BRUS_ACmDvwCBlQhMbQDQkViQgxdEAOwdqSpaj-_7bxz7zn3Xvvd-kJ3ue_0RclAcWIEtnTLwHhKOtjuuBNk7hO6hyYduE8m4IRbmUeKRpzCzJOVEy7PhJrpTBm8FGJwlkECCwgDzzA0xqYjWfeuoAsCU_Ezs2BnRFYGLgvWRqEsMSnVI6Dkq7nTYZxXaeo0oMosKOhwIKfIz2mgyQbRBZ-J2cAUmDMczgQYX0FxoGsRceRSsi14icqsfdlQMjagGdFgCorsCBEQxCzaAYjKzMoFQ5HNC44kPSs1qSTIc0vBHgAjBk2HiG5ubE-HA1sjgNFJKou0gAENYJpXnZqxN6Lzsvg-7AtqmMSzYembRqpcNEw93yCxgUrCxihDhW-QoTiQhRy7ghMokaMX2DbUaJqpxUDowKRKPmzXERQVTpNCzY5EhwA1x4EIZ1HshsxcB1Sh5T9KELxyk55HWJO-HepBabq2QKWrnsFAJXZaVBWiRJSTM-6cW2r8Pv-52v7LvX5__J37xfGNLYyJ5ac7lr9HLXOMWzf42iaiE5q2VtpL_OJcTgqjmLY2-aWnFh3jbWxO7LSltmR-cduChhWSx3brLs9vYN-3AJ1g1LreXuWbfVBc9C8f373qWrUbSM8_nL79UtttVi7O4ZOd--21XpOvPcRwb4Ka8bH44sfGv_XeKl8f7yUYYZg2b3897b08-7bevbN4kfOisftn_TL7wefR0c1rnepaRZzfS296R73KQZV79fHwU61e5xoVqVqvZJXldwvdsWt1tjChnWc49M35HnjE9sD2fA8c1Lj_C7YxDzYEAAA&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwijt9TY2OGFAxUWi2MGHThuA_8Q7fAIegUIABC0BA
[5] https://youtu.be/JESZDhENpm8?si=xyYHfsseL40L8mSC
[6] https://youtu.be/LEO_6YheAxc?si=HV8iUHKG8bq4NdWs
[7] https://youtu.be/dofTEi820dc?si=Ai9yu25NaqYcWopc
[8] https://youtu.be/VmOvwFvkVao?si=bAdEcrHqnQotoZPY
[9] https://performingarts.iisuniv.ac.in/academic-year/2025-2026