MUSC437 - South Indian Music--Mridangam

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South Indian Music--Mridangam
MUSC437 FA

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.

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.

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 AND MUSC439

SECTION 01

Instructor(s): Raghavan,Ramnad V.

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:

Permission: Permission of Instructor Required

Last Updated on MAR-24-2000