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Academic Year 2005/2006
Improvisation Techniques in South Indian Music
MUSC 434 FA
This course may be repeated for credit.
This course will introduce advanced students of Karnatak vocal music to raga alapana and svara kalpana, the most important forms of melodic improvisation. Students will begin by learning pre-composed examples of these
forms.
As they become comfortable with idiom, they will progress to designing their own improvisations.
MAJOR READINGS
TBA
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Weekly listening and transcription assignments.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
Daily practice is expected.
COURSE FORMAT:
Performance
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level:
UGRD
Credit:
1
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA MUSC
Grading Mode:
Graded
Prerequisites:
MUSC432
SECTION 01
- Instructor(s): Balasubrahmaniyan,B.
- Times: TBA; Location: MST313;
- Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: 8)
Special Attributes:
- Permission: Permission of Instructor Required
POI forms will be distributed by the instructor during the browsing period of pre-registration and must be submitted to the Registrar's office prior to the on-line registration appointment
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Last Updated on MAR-30-2006
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