MUSC437 - South Indian Music--Mridangam

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Academic Year 2001/2002

South Indian Music--Mridangam
MUSC 437 FA

Clusters:

Southern Asia and Indian Ocean

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 supplemented by a weekly group section.

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.
Preference will be given to continuing students, then to music department graduate students and music majors, particularly those specializing in percussion.

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: MUSC439 OR MUSC441 OR MUSC433 OR MUSC435

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Nelson,David Paul

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:

Curricular Renewal: Reading Non-Verbal Texts

Permission: Permission of Instructor Required

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Last Updated on MAR-19-2002