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1 Shivaji University Kolhapur Department of Music and Dramatics Master of Performing Arts (Instrumental Tabla/Pakhavaj) Applicable from June A) Title-Coursee of the study for Master of Performing Arts (M.P.A) Instrumental. B) Duration: -Two Years (Part I & Part II)each part shall have two theory papers of 100 marks each &two Practical papers of 1000 mark each. C) AdmissionEligibility -B.P.A / Bridge course in Instrumental Music. D) Medium of Instructionn -Marathi / English E) Teaching Periods-There shall be four Periods of Theory & Practical. F) Tuition Feee -Rs /- Examination fees and other feee as per University Rules. G) Qualification of the Teacher-As per U.G.C Rules. H) Examination -There shall be an exam at the end of every year. Studentswill appear for four Papers (two theory & two practical) I) Standard ofpassing -To pass the examination candidate is required to obtain a minimum of 40% marks in each head of passing. 50% or more of the aggregate will be declared to have passed the examination in II nd class. Those who obtain 60% or more shall be declared to have passed the examination in I st class. Those who obtain 70% or more shall be declared to have passed the examination in first class with distinction.

2 New revised Syllabus from Master of Performing Arts (MPA) in TablaandPakhavaj Duration-Two Years Marks-800 First Year- Note- There will be two theory papers of 100 marks each and two practical papers of 100 mark each. Theory Paper I - (100 Marks) (1) Importance of extendable composition in Tabla/Importance of Matrabhed and various types of Paransin Pakhavaj.(For students offering Pakhavaj) (20 Marks) (2) Origin & development of Tabla/ Pakhavaj.(20 Marks) (3) Study of the following Laykaris and ability to write the notation (Aad, Kuad, Biad)(20Marks) 1. Teentaal 2. Rupak 3. Jhaptaal 4.Chautaal 5. Sultaal (4) Definitions with examples of following Terms.(20 Marks) 1. Quida-Rela 2. Gat-Quida 3. Chalan 4. Farshbandi 5. Ladi. (5) Detail study of Taaladhyay of Sangeetratnakar.(20 Marks) Kaal Kriya Marga Jati

3 Theory Paper II - (100 Marks) (1) Critical study of the following Gharanas of Tabla / Pakhavaj with Reference to their style (Baaj) of playing.(20 Marks) 1. Delhi 2. Lucknow 3.Banaras ( For Tabla) 1. NanasahebPanase. 2. Punjab 3. Kuduo Sing (For Pakhavaj) (2) Definition and explanation of following terms.(20 Marks) a) Paran b) Gat c) laggid) Tipalli e) Bedamtehai d) Farmaishitukda (3) Detail knowledge of south indiantaal system and it s comparison with Northindia staal system.(20 Marks) (4) Role of Taal in indian classical music.(20 Marks) (5) Detail study of Tablaaccompaniment with semi-classical form of music. OR Detail study of Pakhavaj accompaniment with Dhrupad Dhamar form of singing.(20 Marks)

4 First Year M.P.A Practical Paper I (100 Marks) (1) Comprehensive study of Teentaal Rupak Matta Taal PanchamSawari For students offering Pakhavaj Chautaal Sooltaal Tevra With Peshkar, Quida, Rela, Tukdas, Gats, Chakrdhar, Ladi, Parans, Tehaietc. with Specialty of Gharana. (2) Study of bothbedam and DamdarTehai. (3) Recitation of all the above compositions. (4) Demonstration of different advance Laykaris.

5 Practical Paper II (100 Marks) (1) STAGE PERFORMANCE :- Performance of any Taal prescribed in the syllabus for 25 mins. (2) Ability to play Theka of Teentaal Ada Chautaal Ektaal At faster tempo (Drut Lay) (3) To play following Thekas. Addha Tappa JatTaal Khemta (4) Ability to play laggis in kehrawa and DadaraTaal. (5) Internal Assessment.

6 New revised Syllabus from Master of Performing Arts (MPA) in TablaandPakhavaj Second Year:- Theory Paper III (100 Marks) (1) Definition and explanation of the following terms:-(20 Marks) 1. Chaupalli Gat 2. Sab Akal Gat 3. Paran 4. AnaghatTukda 5. FarmaishiChakradhar 6. KamaliChakrdhar (2) Writing of Laykariin the following Taal.(20 Marks) Poungun(3/4),Sawa Gun (5/4)SawaDugun(9/4) PanchamSawari Matta Taal Rudra Ektaal Tewra Sooltaal (3) General knowledge of the different classical and folk percussion Instruments of North and South India and their application in different types of music.(20 Marks) (4) Importance of Riyazandits various types in Tabla/Pakhavaj playing. (20 Marks) (5) Necessity and use of Modern gadgets in Indian classical music for its promotion and propagation.(20 Marks)

7 Theory Paper IV (100 Marks) (1) Critical study of the Gharanasof Tabla.(20 Marks) 1. Ajrada 2. Punjab 3. Farukhabad (for students offering Tabla) OR Detail study of Pakhavaj tradition in Maharashtra (for students offering Pakhavaj) (2) Essays on following topics: -(20 Marks) a. The necessity and origin of varioustaals having same Matra. b. The Scope&importance of Upaj and Creativity in accompaniment and solo performance. c. Role of rhythm in everyday life. d. Aesthetical value of various compositions of different GharanasofTabla/ Pakhavaj. (3) Capacity of composing and writing different Bandishon the basis of given set of Bols.(20 Marks) (4) Life History and contribution to music of the following.(20 Marks) 1. UstadMunir khan 2. UstadAhamadjanThirakwa 3. Ustad Amir Hussain Khan 4. Pt. Ram Sahay (for students offering Tabla) 1. Pt. Paravatsingh 2. Pt. Kodausingh 3. Pt.NanasahebPanase 4. Pt. GhanshyamPakhawaji (for students offering Pakhawaj) (5) Detail study of Taaladhyay ofsangeetratnakar.(20 Marks) Kala Laya

8 Yati Graha Prastar Second Year Practical paper III (100 Marks) 1) Comprehensive study of 1) Adachautaal 2) Ektaal 3) Rudrataal (11 matra) 4) Jhaptaal 5) Teentaal (for students offering Tabla) (With Peshkar, Kaydas, Relas, Tukdas, Gaths, Chakkardars, Parans,Tehai etc. in traditional manner ) 6) Dhamar 7) Jhampa 8) Shikhartaal 9) Matta (for students offering Pakhavaj) 2) Ability to compose any composition of Tukda, Gath, Chakkardar&Tehai in any of the Taal prescribed in syllabus. 3) Demonstration of advanced layakaris. 4) Students offering Pakhavaj should be able to perform traditional compositions of Nana panse, Kodausingh&Nathdwarastyles. 5) Study of different types of Gaths, Chalan& Rau. 6) Ability to play Theka of Tilwada, Jhumra, Deepchandi&Adachautaal in VilambitLaya. 7) Ability to accompany with instrumental Music. 8) Playing decorative Laggis in Keherwa& Dadra.

9 Practical paper IV (100 Marks) 1) STAGE PERFORMANCE (70 Marks) Performance of any Taal prescribed in the syllabus for 25 mins. 2) Project work and Internal assessment(30 Marks) All the candidates offering Tabla/Pakhavaj will prepare a practical oriented project of pages on any topic related to Tabla/Pakhavaj and submit it before the practical examination. Candidate should present the topic for 10 minutes