(B) CARNATIC MUSIC (MELODIC INSTRUMENTAL)(CODE NO.

032)
CLASS–XI: (2024-25)
Total Marks: 100

Theory Marks: 30
Time: 2 Hours

A. History and Theory of Indian Music No. of

periods
1. An outline knowledge of the following Lakshana
(i) Grandhas 4
Natyasastra and Chaturdandi Prakasika.
(ii) Short life sketch and contributions of the following:- 8
Veena Dhanammal, Rajamanikkam Pillai, Tirukkodi
Kaval Krishna lyer (violin), Thyagaraja,
Syamasastry,Muthuswamy
Deekshitar,
(iii) Brief study of the musical forms: Geetam and 6
itsvarieties;
Varnam – Svarajati, Kriti/Kirtana
2. Definition and explanation of the following terms: 3
Nada, Sruti, Svara, Vadi, Vivadi:,Samvadi, Anuvadi,
Amsa&
Nyasa, Jaati, Raga, Tala, Jati, Yati, Suladisapta
talas,Nadai, Arohana, Avarohana.
3. Candidates should be able to write in notation the 5
Varnamin
the prescribed ragas
4. Lakshanas of the ragas prescribed. in addition to 06
Kambhoji& Dhanyasi, Ananda bhairavi is deleted
5. Talas Prescribed: Adi, Roopaka, Misra Chapu and 5
Khanda
Chapu. A brief study of SuladiSaptatalas.
6. A brief introduction to Manodhama Sangitam 3
Total Periods 40
 (B) CARNATIC MUSIC (MELODIC INSTRUMENTAL)(CODE NO.032)
CLASS–XI: (2024-25)

CLASS–XI

Practical Marks: 70

B. Practical Activities No. of Periods

1 Ragas Prescribed: Mayamalavagowla, 25
Sankarabharana, Kharaharapriya, Kalyani,
Madhyamavati, Arabhi, Pantuvarali
Kedaragaula, Vasanta,Kanada,.
2 Varnams (atleast two) in Aditala in two degree 08
ofspeed.
3 Kriti/Kirtana in each of the pr escribed 08
ragas, covering the main Talas Adi,
Rupakam and Chapu.
4 Brief alapana of the ragas prescribed 25
5 Technique of playing -Kalpanasvaras in Adi, 20
an Rupaka talas in two degrees of speed
6 The candidate should be able to produce all 14
the gamakas pertaining to the Chosen
instrument.Only important Gamakas
pertaining to opted Instruments are
recommended. Other gamakas are deleted,
Total Period 100
(B) CARNATIC MUSIC (MELODIC INSTRUMENTAL)(CODE NO. 032)
CLASS–XII
Total Marks: 100
Theory Marks: 30
Time: 2 Hours

A. History and Theory of Indian Music Periods 40

I (i) An outline knowledge of the following Lakshana 5
Granthas: Sangita Saramrita Sangita
Sampradaya Pradarsini, Svaramelakalanidhi
and Ragavibhodha, Brihaddesi
(ii) Short life sketch and contributions of the 8
following: Annamacharya, Swati Tirunal,
Kshetrajna, Maha VaidyanathaIyer, Patnam
Subramanya lyer, Ramnad Srinivasa Iyengar
Mysore Doraiswamy Iyengar, Dwaram
Venkataswamy, Naidu Karaikkudi Brothers,
Mysore Vasudevachar.
(iii) Brief study of the musical form, Kriti, Tiruppugazh, 5
Javali
(iv) Detailed study of the Manodharma Sangita 4
II Definition and explanation of the following: 4
Janaka, Janya system of Ragas, Bhashanga,
Upanga, Varja, VakraRagas, Arudi, Eduppu,
Jati, Grama and Murchchana, Jaati.
III Only Brief description of the ragas prescribed 4
IV Candidates should be able to write in notation 4
the kirtana in the ragas prescribed.
V The candidate should be able to describe 3
the construction of the instrument opted for
along with the basic techniques of playing.
VI The candidate should have an outline knowledge 3
of theclassification of instruments in general and
a brief history of the instrument opted for.
Total Periods 40
 (B) CARNATIC MUSIC (MELODIC INSTRUMENTAL)(CODE NO. 032)
CLASS–XII

CLASS–XII
Practical Marks: 70

S.No Practical Activities Periods

1. Ragas Prescribed: Purvikalyani, Todi, Sri, 30
Simhendramadhyamam,
Bhairavi,Shanmukhapriya and Keeravani, Nata,
Ritigaula, Saveri.
2. One varnam in Ata tala in two degrees of speed. 5
3. Brief outline alapana of the ragas prescribed. 15
4. Atleast one authentic compositions traditionally 10
rendered in each of the prescribed ragas, covering
the musical formsKirtanas, Kritis, Tillanas.
5. Kalpana svaras in Adi, Rupaka and Chapu talas 20
in twodegrees of speed.
6. Tala prescribed in Adi (Single) Rupakam, 5
Misrachapu andKhanda Chapu.
7. Presentation of a simple pallavi in Adi or Khanda 15
Triputatala with Trikalam only.
Total Periods 100
 CARNATIC MUSIC (MELODIC INSTRUMENTAL) PRACTICAL
GUIDELINESTO THE EXAMINERS FOR EVALUATION OF
PRACTICALS
CLASS–XII (2024-25)

One Practical Paper Marks: 70

Duration: 30 to 45 minutes per
Candidate General Instructions:
1. Before starting the test, the candidates may be asked to submit a list of
what theyhave been taught from the syllabus.
2. External Examiners are expected to ask questions which have direct
relevance withthe course and syllabus.
3. Award of marks should be in accordance with the marking scheme.

S. Value Point Marks

No.
1. Tuning of the candidate’s instrument and questions related to it 05
2. One Ata TalaVarnam in two degrees of speed 05
3. One kriti as per the choice of the candidate with all 05
Manodharma asked
4. One kriti or two with Manodharma asked as per the choice of 10
examiners
5. Questions about unique features of respective instruments. 04
6. Testing the knowledge on Raga Lakshanas 04
7. Testing the knowledge of Talas 04
8. Testing the knowledge of Musical forms 04
9. Details regarding different techniques of playing 03
10. Presentation of simple Pallavi 06
11. Project work
TOTAL 50

Internal assessment & Project Work 20 Marks

Total 70 Marks
Note: External examiners have to be arranged for the 50 marks of the Practical
Examination.
Project Work Guidelines:
Minimum four reports and maximum ten reports have to be submitted. Best
four will beconsidered for evaluation.
1. Must attend and report live concerts (Both Vocal and Instrumental)
2. Details of the organization (i.e., notices informing the concert has to be

included inthe project)

3. Presentation of Items in order
4. Details of each item presented (Whether creative or Manodharma aspects
included)
5. Audience response and duration of each item.
6. Details about the item in which Taniavartanamwas played.
7. Photographs of the live concert. (If possible)

Note: In absence of live classical concerts, students can make report on

Devotional Bhajans, T.V. live shows, etc.
List of topics for the reference:
1. Tuning of the instrument: The candidate should be asked to tune the

instrument tohis/her pitch. Questions related to its structure, tonality, etc.,

may be asked.
2. One Ata tala varnam of the candidate’s choice, in two degrees of

speed, eitherentirely or in parts, may be asked.

3. A kriti of the candidate’s choice may be asked along with Alapana

Niraval, andKalpanasvaram.
4. A kriti or two (fully or partly) of the examiners’ choice. The Alapana, Niraval,

Kalpanasvarams, etc., may be asked in different ragas from the syllabus.