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Carnatic Music Exam Theory Syllabus Prescribed by Karnataka Government, Junior Grade (VOCAL) – 1 in Carnatic Vocal / Violin / Flute

Carnatic Music Exam Theory Syllabus Prescribed by Karnataka Government, Junior Grade(VOCAL) - 1 in Carnatic Vocal / Violin / Flute
  1. Indian Music styles/ systems
    A brief introduction to the similarities and differences between Karnatic and Hindusthani styles/systems of music.
  2. Saptha Swaras, Prakruthi, and Vikruthi swaras 
    Brief explanation.
  3. Sthaayi
    MandraSthaayi, MadhyaSthaayi, TaaraSthaayi; Aarohana, Avarohana, Aadhara Shruthi.
  4. Raaga
    Janaka Raaga, Janya Raaga, Upaanga Raaga, Bhaashanga Raaga, Vakra Raaga.
  5. Raaga Lakshana
    Aarohana, Avarohana of the following Raagas, and a description of their Vikruthi swaras.
      • Shankaraabharana
      • Hamsadhwani
      • Kalyaani
      • Mohana
      • Abhogi
      • Vasantha
      • Kaambhoji
      • Sri
      • Hindola
      • Bilahari
      • Maayaamaalavagowla
      • Kaamavardhini (Panthuvaraali)
      • Malahari
      • Shuddha Saaveri
      • Kharaharapriya
      • Shanmukhapriya
      • Kedaaragowla
      • Aarabhi
  6. Kaala
    First, Second and Third speeds found in music compositions; Aavartha and Aksharakaala.
  7. Taala
    Names of Saptha Taalas, their Angaas, names of Five Jaathis, and three primary components of Taala.
  8. Brief description of the following
    Sarale varase, Thaarasthaayi Varase, Mandrasthaayi varase, Daatu varase, Janti varase, Alankaara, Sanchaari Geetha, Jathiswara, Taanavarna, Krithi, Daasara Keerthane, Shivasharanara vachana, Bhajans, and Abhangs.
  9. A brief introduction to music composers.
      • Basavanna
      • Akkamahaadevi
      • Purandaradasa
      • Kanakadasa
      • Thyagaraaja
      • Muthuswamy Dikshithar
      • Shyamashaastry
      • Muthaiah Bhagavathar
      • Annamacharya
      • Bhadrachala Ramadas
      • Papanasan Sivam
  10. Names of musical instruments currently in use in the Karnatic music system.
Carnatic Senior Examination Syllabus for WMC (Theory)

Basic Terminologies in Music

  1. Naada – Introduction; and Shruti and Svara
  2. Sthayi – Mandarasthayi, Madhyasthayi, and Taarasthayi
  3. Graha
  4. Purvanga and Uttaranga
  5. Concept of Music and Vadi, Samvaadi, Anuvaadi and Vivaadi Svaras
  6. Concept of Graha, Amsha and Nyaasa Svara
  7. Sangati

The 72 Melakarta Raga System including Katapayaadi Soothra

Janaka and Janya Ragas – Concept of Vakra, Bhashanga, Vakra and Upanga Ragas in Janya Raga System

Musical Notation

Voice Culture in Music

Music and Sound – Introduction and Description of Nadotpatti

Tonic Quality in Instruments and Classification of Musical Instruments

  1. The vibration manner and production of anuswaras in strings
  2. Origin of tonic in instruments
  3. Classification of the musical instruments in the following categories
    • Tata Vadya
    • Sushira Vadya
    • Avanaddha Vadya
    • Ghana Vadya

Description of the following musical instruments:

  1. Tambura
  2. Violin
  3. Naadaswara
  4. Mrdanga
  5. Khanjari
  6. Morching
  7. Taala

Ragalakshanas of the following Ragas:

  1. Nata
  2. Arabhi
  3. Bilahari
  4. Khamaj
  5. Dhenuka
  6. Kedaragowla
  7. Todi
  8. Chakravaka
  9. Shankarabharanam
  10. Mayamalavagoula
  11. Kharaharapriya
  12. Keeravani
  13. Kamboji
  14. Vasantha
  15. Sri
  16. Bhairavi
  17. Panthuvarali
  18. Kalyani
  19. Saraswati
  20. Shanmukhapriya
  21. Vachaspathi
  22. Simhendramadhyamam
  23. Hindola
  24. Mohana
  25. Hamsadhwani
  26. Madhyamavathi
  27. Saveri
  28. Dhanyasi
  29. Malayamarutha
  30. Sriranjani
  31. Durbar
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