MUSC439 - South Indian Music--Solkattu

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Academic Year 2001/2002

South Indian Music--Solkattu
MUSC 439 FA

Clusters:

Southern Asia and Indian Ocean

A course in the rhythmic repertoire of South India using a system of vocables corresponding to drum strokes. An accelerated approach to the repertoire; students will receive an introduction to the fundamentals of tala and rhythmic composition. Advanced students will study a variety of compositions in a number of talas.

MAJOR READINGS

Compositions and/or exercises are presented orally in notation. Through practice, students master the assignments from one lesson to another.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Regular practices of class work. Composition assignments based on classes. In class midterm and final. Midterm exam will cover written theory and performance. Final exam will emphasize performance.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Strict attendance is compulsory. When offered, Section 2 will be open to students who have studied at least one semester of Solkattu.

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: MUSC101

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Nelson,David Paul

Times: S.....S TBA; Location: MST202

Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 24)

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