PSEB Matric Music Instrumental study guide
PSEB Matric Music Instrumental · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The PSEB Matric Music Instrumental examination is the Class 10 elective offered under the Punjab School Education Board for students who study a melodic or percussion instrument as a school subject. It suits candidates already learning an instrument privately or in school who want board certification for that work, and it is assessed in two parts: a written theory paper and a practical performance examination. The PSEB Matric Music Instrumental study guide has 10 sections and about 2,668 words.
01Fundamentals of Indian Music: Nada, Swara, Saptak, Shruti and Laya
Fundamentals is the language layer of the paper: nada (sound), swara (pitch), saptak (register), shruti (microtone) and laya (tempo). Expect definition questions, symbol recognition and small numerical laya problems.
305 words, about 2 min02Notation Systems and Writing Notation (Bhatkhande and Vishnu Digambar)
You must read and write Hindustani notation in the Bhatkhande and Vishnu Digambar Paluskar systems, and keep tala marks aligned with the swaras. Both systems notate the seven shuddha swaras and the five vikrit forms.
326 words, about 2 min03Raga Theory: Aroha, Avaroha, Pakad, Vadi, Samvadi, Jati and Time
Raga theory asks you to define aroha, avaroha, pakad, vadi, samvadi, jati and time, and to use them as evidence when identifying a raga. A raga needs at least five swaras, an ascending and descending line, a dominant vadi, a consonant samvadi, and a recognizable pakad.
282 words, about 1 min04Tala Theory: Matra, Vibhag, Sam, Tali, Khali and Notation of Talas
Tala theory tests the vocabulary of rhythmic cycles and your ability to notate a theka with correct sam, tali, khali and vibhag. Matra is one beat-count; vibhag is a group of matras; avartan is one complete cycle.
251 words, about 1 min05Prescribed Ragas: Identification, Structure and Comparative Study
Prescribed ragas are tested by identification, structure and comparison: you must supply aroha, avaroha, pakad, vadi, samvadi, jati and time, and distinguish ragas with similar scales. Build a one-line profile for every prescribed raga: thaat, aroha, avaroha, pakad, vadi, samvadi, jati and prahar.
243 words, about 1 min06Prescribed Talas and Composition Forms: Sargam, Lakshan Geet and Bandish
This domain links prescribed talas to three composition forms: sargam, lakshan geet and bandish. You must recognize a form from its text and notate it in tala.
273 words, about 1 min07History of Indian Music
History questions check chronological landmarks, texts, and the people who shaped Hindustani music. Precision about date and contribution matters.
234 words, about 1 min08Gharanas and Life Sketches of Musicians
Gharana questions ask you to define a lineage, identify its style, and match musicians to it. Life-sketch questions need dates, teachers, instruments or voice, and main contribution.
249 words, about 1 min09Musical Instruments: Classification, Structure and Tuning
Instrument questions cover the fourfold classification, structural parts, and tuning. You must explain how an instrument produces pitch and how it is tuned to the performer's Sa.
254 words, about 1 min10Practical Performance: Alankaras, Raga Rendition, Tala on Tabla and Accompaniment
Practical performance is assessed through alankaras, raga rendition, tabla theka and accompaniment. The examiner looks for steady tala, correct swara and intelligent response to a soloist.
251 words, about 1 min