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Diploma in Gurmat Sangeet DIPLOMA IN GURMAT SANGEET ACADEMIC POLICY/ORDINANCES Objectives of the Course : An Online initiative by Gurmat Sangeet Chair - Department of Gurmat Sangeet, Punjabi University, Patiala to disseminate the message of Sikh Gurus through Gurmukhi, Gurmat Studies and Gurmat Sangeet at global level. Duration of the Course : Two Semester Eligibility : The candidate must have passed Certificate Course in Gurmat Sangeet in the same stream Medium of Instruction : English & Punjabi Medium of Examination : English & Punjabi Fees for the Course : On admission in the course a candidate shall have to pay Admission fees (including Examination Fee) as given below Admission Fee : 300US$ (15,000/- INR) upto 30th June st With Late Fee 350US$ (17,500/- INR) upto 31 July With Late Fee 450US$ (22,500/- INR) and with the st special permission of Vice Chancellor upto 31 August SCHEME OF THE COURSE FOR SPRING SEMESTER Compulsory/ Papers Paper Code Title of the Papers Elective Compulsory Paper I DGS 301 Historical Study of Sikhism Papers Paper III DGS 302 Gurbani Santhya DGS 303 Musicology of Gurmat Sangeet Vocal Tradition Elective Paper II DGS 304 Musicology of Gurmat Sangeet String Instrumental Tradition Papers DGS 305 Musicology of Gurmat Sangeet Percussion Instrumental Tradition (Jorhi/Tabla) DGS 306 Stage Performance of Shabad Keertan Elective Paper IV DGS 307 Stage Performance of String Instruments Papers DGS 308 Stage Performance of Percussion Instrumental (Jorhi/Tabla) 1 HISTORICAL STUDY OF SIKHISM (Paper I - DGS 301) 1. Contribution of Ten Guru in Propagation of Sikhism 2. Contributors of Bhai Mardana ji, Baaba Budha ji, Bhai Gurdas ji, and Bhai Nand lal ji in Sikh History. 3. Brief Life history of Banda Singh Bahadar. 4. Brief Life history of Maharaja Ranjeet Singh. 5. Brief Description of between British and Sikh Battles. 6. Singh Sabha Movements 7. Akali Movements PATTERN OF EVALUATION Assessment after 6 Weeks - 20 Marks Theory - 50 Assessment after 12 Weeks - 30 Marks GURBANI SANTHYA (Paper III - DGS 302) Part A (Theory) 1. Description of Aasa di Vaar. 2. Description of Savaiye Baani. 3. Description of Ghoriya Baani. 4. Description of Alahunia Baani. Part B (Tutorial) 1. Santhya test Aasa di Vaar 2. Santhya test Svaiye Baani 3. Santhya test Ghoriya Baani. 4. Santhya test Alahunia Baani. PATTERN OF EVALUATION Theory 25 Marks Assessment after 6 Weeks - 20 Marks Tutorials - 25 Assessment after 12 Weeks - 30 Marks MUSICOLOGY OF GURMAT SANGEET VOCAL TRADITION (Paper II - DGS 303) 1. Definition of Technical Terms: Janam Samay / Shukraane di keertan Chauki, Anand Kaaraj di keertan Chauki, Basant di keertan Chauki, Malhaar di keertan Chauki, Kaanhre di keertan Chauki, Dhrupad, Khayaal, Thumri, Taraanaa, Tappaa, Daadraa. 2. Contribution of Guru Arjan Dev ji in the development of Gurmat Sangeet 4. Classical Singing styles of Sri Guru Granth Sahib 5. Importance of Shabad Keertan Chauki in Gurmat Sangeet 6. Keertan Chauki tradition of Sikh way of life 7. Description of Raagas: Siri, Maajh, Devgandhaari, Bihagrhaa, Bairari, Maligaura, Maaru. 8. Description of Taalas: Panj tal di Savaari, Ektaal, Japtaal, Chartaal, Frodast taal. 2 STAGE PERFORMANCE OF SHABAD KEERTAN (Paper IV - DGS 306) 1. Practical performance of Raagas: Siri (One Shabad Composition), Maajh (One Shabad Composition), Vadhans (Alahunia and Ghoria), Bihagrhaa(One Shabad Composition), Bairaari (One Shabad Composition) 2. Description of Taalas: Panjtal di Savaari, Ektaal, Japtaal. 3. Aasa di Vaar (1 - 12 Chhant ) 4. One Parhtaals (Raaga Malhaar ) 5. Akal Chaalane di keertan Chauki , Shaan and Manglacharan (Raaga Tilang, Maru, Jaijawanti) PATTERN OF EVALUATION Theory 25 Marks Assessment after 6 Weeks - 20 Marks Tutorials - 25 Assessment after 12 Weeks - 30 Marks MUSICOLOGY OF GURMAT SANGEET STRING INSTRUMENTAL TRADITION (Paper II - DGS 304) 1. Definition of Technical Terms: Janam Samay / Shukraane di keertan Chauki, Anand Kaaraj di keertan Chauki, Basant di keertan Chauki, Malhaar di keertan Chauki, Kaanhre di keertan Chauki, Dhrupad, Khayaal, Thumri, Taraanaa, Tappaa, Daadraa. 2. Contribution of Guru Arjan Dev ji in the development of Gurmat Sangeet 4. Classical Singing styles of Sri Guru Granth Sahib 5. Importance of Shabad Keertan Chauki in Gurmat Sangeet 6. Keertan Chauki tradition of Sikh way of life 7. Description of Raagas: Siri, Maajh, Devgandhaari, Bihagrhaa, Bairari, Maligaura, Maaru. 8. Description of Taalas: Panjtal di Savaari, Ektaal, Japtaal, Chartaal, Frodast taal. STAGE PERFORMANCE OF STRING INSTRUMENTS (Paper IV - DGS 307) Note: Candidate will have to opt one string instruments from the following: Rabab, Saranda, Taus, Dilruba, Sarangi, Israj 1. Practical performance of Raagas: Siri (One Shabad Composition), Maajh (One Shabad Composition), Vadhans (Alahunia and Ghoria), Bihagrhaa(One Shabad Composition), Bairaari (One Shabad Composition) 2. Description of Taalas: Panjtal di Saawari, Ektaal, Japtaal. 3. Aasa di Vaar (1 - 12 Chhant ) 4. One Parhtaals (Raaga Malhaar ) 5. Akal Chaalane di keertan Chauki , Shaan and Manglacharan (Raaga Tilang, Maru, Jaijawanti) 3 PATTERN OF EVALUATION Theory 50 Marks Assessment after 6 Weeks - 20 Marks Tutorials - 25 Assessment after 12 Weeks - 30 Marks MUSICOLOGY OF GURMAT SANGEET PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTAL TRADITION (JORHI/TABLA) (Paper II - DGS 305) 1. Definition of Technical Terms: Gurmat Sangeet (Sikh Music), Bharti Sangeet, Hindustani Music, Carnatic Music, Mridang, Pakhavaj, Hast Vidhi, Sashabad Kiryaa, Nishabad Kiryaa, Bol Baant, Taal, Maatra, Vibhaag, Maatraa, Sam, Taali, Khaali, Farmaaishee, Chakardaar, Kinaar Ki Gat, Mohraa, Larhant, Taal Lipi (Bhatkhande), Uttari Taal Padhitti, Dakhni Taal Padhitti, Lagu, Guru, Drut – Anudrut, Chhand, Mukhrhaa. 2. Contribution of Guru Arjan Dev ji in the development of Gurmat Sangeet 3. Importance of Shabad Keertan Chauki in Gurmat Sangeet 4. Knowledge of writing different Taalas and Layakaaris in Bhatkhande notation system. 5. Description of Taalas: Chartaal, Frodast taal, Adachartaal, Birtaal. STAGE PERFORMANCE OF PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTAL (JORHI/TABLA) (Paper IV - DGS 308) Note: Candidate will have to opt one percussion instrument either Jorhi or Tabla 1. Solo Taal recital demonstrating Peshkar, Uthaan, and Kayada each in the taala of the syllabus 2. Dugun Laykari of the matter used for Solo recital. 4. Recital of theka in Dugun Laya of solo taal by hands PATTERN OF EVALUATION Theory 25 Marks Assessment after 6 Weeks - 20 Marks Tutorials - 25 Assessment after 12 Weeks - 30 Marks BOOKS PRESCRIBED - (GURMAT STUDIES) 1. The Essence of Sikhism - 4 by Tejinder Kaur, Anand Madhbun Educational book, New Delhi, 2008. 2. The Essence of Sikhism - 5 by Tejinder Kaur, Anand Madhbun Educational book, New Delhi, 2008. 3. The Essence of Sikhism - 6 by Tejinder Kaur, Anand Madhbun Educational book, New Delhi, 2008. 4. The Essence of Sikhism - 7 by Tejinder Kaur, Anand Madhbun Educational book, New Delhi, 2008. 4 5. The Essence of Sikhism - 8 by Tejinder Kaur, Anand Madhbun Educational book, New Delhi, 2008. 6. Dharam Pothi by Prof. Kartar Singh, SGPC, Amritsar. 7. Dharam Pothi - 1 by Prof. Kartar Singh, SGPC, Amritsar, 2008 8. Dharam Pothi - 2 by Prof. Kartar Singh, SGPC, Amritsar, 2008 9. Dharam Pothi - 3 by Prof. Kartar Singh, SGPC, Amritsar, 2008 10. Dharam Pothi - 4 by Prof. Kartar Singh, SGPC, Amritsar, 2008 11. Dharam Pothi - 5 by Prof. Kartar Singh, SGPC, Amritsar, 2008 12. Dharam Pothi - 6 by Prof. Kartar Singh, SGPC, Amritsar, 2008 13. Dharam Pothi - 6-7 by Prof. Kartar Singh, SGPC, Amritsar, 2008 14. Sikh Religion the double EDGED SWORD, by Kharak Singh (Edi.), SGPC, Amritsar, 1998. 15. Sikhism and the World Society by Bhai Sahib Sirdar Kapur Singh, SGPC, Amritsar, 2002. 16. A Note on the Jap (U), by Bhai Sahib Sirdar Kapur Singh, SGPC, Amritsar, 2007. 17. Sikh Itihas - Part 1 by Prof. Kartar Singh, SGPC, Amritsar, 2010. 18. Sikh Itihas - Part 2, by Prof. Kartar Singh, SGPC, Amritsar, 2010 19. Gurbani Vyakarn by Prof. Sahib Singh,Singh Brothers, Amritsar,2004. 20. Gurbani Dya Lagamatra di Vilakhanta by Bhai Sahib Randhir Singh, Bhai Sahib Randhir Singh Trust Ludhiana,2003 BOOKS PRESCRIBED - (GURMAT SANGEET) 1. Gurmat Sangeet Termonolgy by Dr. Gurnam Singh (Chief Edi.), Punjabi University, Patiala, 2. Sri Guru Granth Sahib Raag Ratnawali (Prof. Tara Singh), Punjabi University, Patiala. 3. Gurmat Sangeet Prabandh te Pasaar (Dr. Gurnam Singh), Punjabi University, Patiala. 4. Sri Guru Granth Sahib Raag Ratnakar (Dr. Gurnam Singh), S.G.P.C., Amritsar. 5. Sikh Musicology (Dr. Gurnam Singh): Kanishka Publishers, Delhi. 6. Gurbani Sangeet Darpan (Prof. Kartar Singh): S.G.P.C., Amritsar. 7. Gurmat Sangeet Darpan Part I & II (Prof. Kartar Singh): S.G.P.C., Amritsar. 8. Gurbani Sangeet Pracheen Reet Ratnawali Part I & II 9. (Bhai Avtar Singh, Bhai Gurcharan Singh): Punjabi University, Patiala. 10. Gurbani Sangeet Part I & II (Giani Gian Singh Abtabad): S.G.P.C., Amritsar. 11. Guru Angad Dev Sangeet Darpan, (Prof. Kartar Singh): S.G.P.C., Amritsar. 12. Gurmat Sangeet Vishesh Ank (Editor Dr. Jasbir Kaur): 13. Punjabi University, Patiala 14. Guru Nanak Sangeet Padti Granth Part I & II (Editor Sukhwant Singh): 15. Gur Gian Prakash, Jawaddi Kalan, Ludhiana 16. Sangeet Sidhant te Sohaj Shaster (Dr. D.S. Narula): Punjabi University, Patiala 17. Sangeet Roop Part-I,II,III (Dr. Devinder Kaur): Sangeetanjali Publications, Patiala 18. Sri Guru Granth Sahib Raag Ratnakar by Dr. Gurnam Singh: S.G.P.C., Amritsar 19. Gurmat Sangeet: Kirtani Aasa Di Vaar (Dr. Kanwaljit Singh), Gurmat Parkashan, Patiala. 20. Gurmat Sangeet: Parhtaal Shabad Gayan (Dr. Kanwaljit Singh), Gurmat Parkashan, Patiala. 21. Gurmat Sangeet Nirnaya (Gurmat Sangeet Par Hun Tak Mili Khoj), Chief Khalsa Diwan, Amritsar. 22. Mahan Kosh, Bhai Kahn Singh Nabha, Dept. of Language, Patiala. 23. Simriti Granth, Aduti Gurmat Sangeet Samelon. 24. Sri Gur Pratap Suraj Granth, Bhai Santokh Singh, Amritsar. 25. Gurmat Sangeet Parbandh te Pasar, Dr. Gurnam Singh, Punjabi University, Patiala. 26. Vadan Kala, Prof. Tara Singh, Punjabi University, Patiala. 5 27. Vismad Nad, Gurmat Sangeet Vishesh Ank, Ludhiana. 28. Sri Guru Granth Kosh, Bhai Sahib Bhai Vir Singh, Khalsa Trect Society, Amritsar. 29. Guru Granth Sanket Kosh, Prof. Pyara Singh Padam, Punjabi University, Patiala.
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