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Academic Year 2000/2001
South Indian Music--Mridangam
MUSC 437 FA
The principal drum used in the performance of classical South Indian music and dance. Beginning students will learn the fundamentals of technique and will study the formation of phrases with stroke combinations.
Advanced classes will be a continuation
of lessons in a variety of talas. Individual classes.
MAJOR READINGS
Compositions and/or exercises are presented orally or in notation. Through practice, students master the assignments from one lesson to the next.
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Daily practice of lessons, memorization of technical exercises and rhythmic compositions. In class final exam will test performance skills.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
Strict attendance is compulsory. Admission by interview.
Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed
Drop/Add form to the Registrar's
Office.
COURSE FORMAT:
Performance
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level:
UGRD
Credit:
1
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA MUSC
Grading Mode:
Graded
Prerequisites:
NONE
SECTION 01
- Instructor(s): Nelson,David P.
- Times: S.....S TBA; Location: MST202
- Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 8)
- SR. major: Jr. major:
- SR. non-major: Jr. non-major: SO: FR:
Special Attributes:
- Permission: Permission of Instructor Required
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Last Updated on MAR-26-2001
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