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National Sanskrit University, Tirupati, (Central University) Department of performing arts Indian Classical Instrumental Music On-line Certificate Programme for Six month Subject- Sitar

Programme Details: Name of the Programme : On-line Certificate Programme in Sitar Duration of the Programme : 6 Months (July to December) 2020 Level 1:- July - August. Level 2:- September - October. Level 3:- November - December. Time allocation : Indian Students: - 1 hour class for a day (3 days in a week.) Abroad students: - 1 hour class for a day (3 days in a week.) Mode of Examination : On-line

No. of Papers : Two types of papers each Level . 1st Paper: Practical . 2nd Paper: Applied Viva

*Including One Theory paper in 3rd level

Total Marks : 300 marks For 3 Level. Each Level Carry 75 Marks. . 1st Paper: Practical: 50 Marks . 2nd Paper: Applied Viva: 25 Marks *Applied Theory paper in 3rd level 75 Marks

Programme Fee : Onetime payment for 1, 2, 3 Level For Indian Student: - INR – 3000/- For Abroad Student: - INR - 5000/- Eligibility : Age 12 to 50 Years Medium of Instruction : Hindi, English Number of Seats : 20 (Based on merit in audition test) Presets for Learning : Students are required to have sitar essentials. (Students can keep any mobile app for shruti, Rhythm metronome, Guitar tuners)

Programme Coordinator : Dr. Hans Prabhakar Ravidas Assistant Professor Department of Performing Arts Instrumental Music (Sitar) National Sanskrit University, Tirupat, Andhra Pradesh, India Mobile- 8127759391, Mail- [email protected] More information can be found on the website of the university: www.nsktu.ac.in Registration: https://forms.gle/3cwDY1JCdC9UzfYr7 Level 1 Prescribed Syllabus

1. Introduction of sitar with structure. 2. Study of musical notes and symbols. 3. Preliminary right and left hand synchronization. Practicable of right hand bole Da, Ra, Dir and left hand fingering. 4. 5 General Alankars. 5. The detailed outline of prescribed ragas, their Thaat, aroh, avroh, jati, vadi, samvadi, nyas swar, pakad, time etc. 6. Study to play Madhyalaya CompostionRazakhani Gat with sthai-antara, 5 tanas and Jhala in prescribe Raag. 7. Study of prescribed taals with matra, vibhag, tali, khali, bol etc.

Prescribed Raga’s and Taals

 Study of Raag for Practical ,Viva & Applied Theory for 3rd level :- Raag Bilaval  Study of taal for Practical ,Viva & Applied Theory for 3rd level :- Teental

First Paper: Practical Marks: 50 Performance of the prescribed raga The performance will involve delineation of compositions with all their major performance components which includes ability to play Madhyalay CompositionRazakhani gat with sthai-antara, toda-tans and Jhala in prescribe raga.

Second Paper: Applied Viva Marks:25

Viva based on the concepts of prescribe syllabus About Instrument, Musical Notes, Ragas, Talas with Tali khali,

Level 2 Prescribed Syllabus

1. Practice and Knowledge of previous Level programme is essential. 2. Two bole alankars with right and left hand synchronization. 3. Use to be practice simple meend one, two notes span. 4. The detailed outline of prescribed ragas their thaat, aroh, avroh, jati, vadi, samvadi, nyas swar, pakad, time etc 5. Study of prescribed taals with matra, vibhag, tali, khali, bol etc. 6. Study of Madhyalaya Compostion/Rajakhani gat with sthai-antara, toda, taans, simple tihai and jhala at in the prescribe raag. 7. Study of following sitar technique : jamjama, krintan, ghasit, meed, murki, gamak, . Prescribed Raga’s and Taals

 Study of Raag for Practical & Viva :- Raag Khamaj  Study of taals for Practical ,Viva & Applied Theory for 3rd level :- Teental , Rupak

First Paper: Practical Marks: 50 Performance of the prescribed raga

a. The performance will involve delineation of compositions with all their major performance components which includes ability to play Madhyalay/Razakhani composition with sthai-antara, toda-tans Tihai and Jhala in prescribe raga. b. Ability to play two bole alankars each in 16 matra talas with right and left hand synchronization. c. Ability to play following sitar technique : jamjama, krintan, ghasit, meed, murki, gamak, d. You should have ability to play the given raga of level 1.

Second Paper: Applied Viva Marks: 25

a. Viva based on the concepts of prescribe syllabus- Sitar Technique (Jamjama Krintan Ghasit Meed Murki Gamak), b. Knowledge of prescribe Raag their thaat, aroh, avroh, jati, vadi, samvadi, nyas swara pakad, time etc. c. Knowledge of prescribed talas with matra, vibhag, tali, khali, bol etc. d. You should know about Viva based concepts of prescribe syllabus of level 1.

Level 3 Prescribed Syllabus

1. Practice and Knowledge of all previous Level programme is essential 2. Two Alankars with more advanced technique with right and left hand synchronization. 3. Study of shudda rishab Thaats : bilaval, khamaj, kalyan. 4. Study of Madhyalaya Compostion/Rajakhani gat with sthai-antara, advanced technique toda, taans, tihai and jhala at in the prescribe raag. 5. The detailed outline of prescribed ragas, their thaat, aroh, avroh, jati, vadi, samvadi, nyas swar, pakad, time etc 6. Study of prescribed taals with matra, vibhag, tali, khali, bol etc. 7. Study of following sitar technique: jamjama, krintan, ghasit, meed, murki, gamak.

Prescribed Raga’s and Taals

 Study of Raag for Practical & Viva :- Raag Yaman  Study of taal for Practical ,Viva & Applied Theory for 3rd level :- Teental, Ektal

First Paper: Practical Marks : 50 Performance of the prescribed raga

a. The performance will involve delineation of compositions with all their major performance components which includes ability to play Madhyalay/Razakhani composition with sthai-antara, toda-tans Tihai and Jhala on prescribe raga. b. Ability to play madhyalaya alankars with more advanced technique with each in 16 matra talas with right and left hand synchronization, use of simple meend one, two note span. c. You should have ability to play the given raga of Level 1 and Level 2.

Second Paper: Applied Viva Marks: 25

a. Viva based on the concepts of prescribe syllabus- Sitar Technique (Jamjama Krintan Ghasit Meed Murki Gamak). b. Knowledge of prescribe Raag their thaat, aroh, avroh, jati, vadi, samvadi, nyas swar, pakad, time etc c. Knowledge of prescribed talas with matra, vibhag, tali, khali, bol etc. d. You should know about Viva based concepts of prescribe syllabus of Level 1 and Level 2.

Applied Theory Paper 75 Marks

Under the written examination, there will be details of introduction of the raga, script of the composition, description of the Taals, pictorial description of sitar organs, etc. Some objective questions will also be asked from the base for all prescribe syllabus.

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