Department of Indian Classical Music(Vocal-Tabla) Academic Tabla Section Year 2019-20 Faculty of Performing Arts, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Bachelor of Performing Arts : Tabla Graduate Programme Year 1 Core Compulsory-2 : Tradition and Composition of Tabla Credit 6 Semester 2 (Practical-4 credit & Theory-2 credit-6credit) Hours 150 To introduce basic thekas of Pakahawaj. OBJECTIVES Provide knowledge of introductory solo playing. Provide knowledge of Padhant , Nikas and basic concepts of Riyaz.

Unit-1 Practical knowledge in reference to theoretical aspects: 30 hours Theoretical aspects of Theka. Theoretical aspects in solo playing. Theoretical aspects of Padhant. Theoretical aspects of different bandishes. Theoretical Techniques of Riyaz. (Note: All theoretical aspects of this practical paper included in first unit) Unit-2 Elementary knowledge of solo performance in Roopak: 40 hours Vilambeet laya bandishes: Two basic kayadas with paltas ended with Tihai. Madhya laya bandishes: One Rele with paltas ended with Tihai. Drut laya bandishes: a) Mukhada b) tukada c) Bedam and Damdar tihai etc. Unit-3 Basic knowledge of Pakhawaj Taals(Chautaal and Dhamar): 40 hours Introduction of theka and its variations of above taals. Use of above taal in Indian Music. Unit-4 Padhant and Nikas of Taals and bandishes: 40 hours Elementary study of padhant of Chautaal and Dhamar in Single, Double speed. Padhant of Bandishes. a)Vilambeet lay b)Madhya lay c)Drut lay Nikas of all bandishes in appropriate fingers and proper style as per Gharana system. Assessment: 1.Continuous Assessment :30% One class test(Theory) One written Assessment(Minor) 2.Written Examination :70% REFERENCES 1. Tabla ki Bandishes,Dr. Aban Mistry 2. Mrudang Vaadan(Naath Dwara Parampara)(1983),Sangeet Natak Akadami,New Delhi 3. Tabla ki Bandishe(2007),Dr,Aaban Mistry,Sangeet Sadan Prakashan,Alahabad. 4. Bhartiya Vadya Sangeet(1990),Dr.Lalmani Mishra