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MUSC439

South Indian Music--Solkattu
MUSC439 SP

Spring 97 Availability (Last Updated on Thu Apr 17 05:00:17 EDT 1997 )

Section  Limit  Enrollment  Available
  01       18      0         18

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


EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Regular practice of assignments.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Strict attendance is compulsory. A second section 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: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA MUSC

Prerequisites: None

Section 01
Raghavan, R
Grading Mode: A/F
Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 1, So: 1, Fr: 1
No Major Preference Given

Last Updated on MAR-10-1997




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