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Academic Year 2003/2004
South Indian Music--Vocal
MUSC 431 FA
This course may be repeated for credit.
Beginning: Introduction to raga scales and talas (metrical cycle) using Indian sol-fa syllables in the context of composed exercises and simple compositions. Intermediate and advanced: Instruction will be in-depth
exploration
of varied and more complicated song forms and ornamentation.
MAJOR READINGS
Required: Brown, Robert E.; "India's Music" in CHAPTERS IN INDIAN CIVILIZATION, ed. Joseph Elder
Optional: Powers, Harold S.; "India", NEW GROVES DICTIONARY OF MUSIC, ed. Stanley Sadie.
Sambamoorthy, P.;
SOUTH INDIAN MUSIC, Vols I-VI
Wade, Bonnie C.; MUSIC IN INDIA: THE CLASSICAL TRADITIONS
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Regular practice of lessons, periodic reading assignments, memorization of technical exercises and compositions. At the end of two semesters, students will give an informal presentation of their work.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
Rudimentary sense of pitch and rhythm is required. Interested students should sign up in room 313 Music Studios.
COURSE FORMAT:
Performance
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level:
UGRD
Credit:
1
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA MUSC
Grading Mode:
Graded
Prerequisites:
MUSC 110
SECTION 01
- Instructor(s): Balasubrahmaniyan,Balraj
- Times: S.....S TBA; Location: MST313
- Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 9)
Special Attributes:
- Curricular Renewal: Reading Non-Verbal Texts
- Permission: Permission of Instructor Required
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Last Updated on MAR-19-2004
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