UPMSP High School Instrumental Music study plan

List all prescribed ragas and for each write aroha, avaroha, pakad, vadi, samvadi, and time of performance from memory.

Explain the nature and scope of vadyatmak sangeet and its difference from gayan, using specific examples.

Notate the aroha and avaroha of two ragas in the prescribed notation system, showing octave marks and komal/tivra symbols correctly.

Identify the characteristic phrases (pakad) of each raga and match them to audio examples.

Describe the time-cycle (samay chakra) and assign each raga to its correct prahar.

Write full notation of a prescribed raga (e.g., Yaman or Bhairav) in Vilambit and Drut khayal, including sthayi and antara, with correct matra and vibhag markings.

Compare and contrast two ragas that share similar notes (e.g., Yaman and Bhoopali, or Bhairav and Bhairavi) in terms of aroha, avaroha, pakad, and vadi.

Analyze the role of vadi and samvadi in shaping the raga's mood and time of performance.

Notate a simple tala cycle (e.g., Teental) with tali, khali, and vibhag symbols, and align a raga composition to it.

Explain the concept of raga characteristics: graha, amsha, nyasa, and their application in prescribed ragas.

Write the theka of all prescribed talas (e.g., Teental, Jhaptal, Rupak, Dhamar, Keherwa) with matra, vibhag, tali, and khali clearly marked.

Demonstrate laya and layakari: explain and notate examples of dugun, tigun, and chaugun in at least two talas.

Classify musical instruments into tata, sushir, avanaddha, and ghan, giving two examples of each and explaining the classification criteria.

Describe the structure and playing technique of one instrument from each category (e.g., sitar, bansuri, tabla, jaltarang).

Explain the concept of khali and its role in tala structure, with reference to specific talas.

Recite the theka of each prescribed tala while keeping tal with hand, maintaining steady laya.

Notate a drut composition in a prescribed raga, setting it to a prescribed tala and showing all vibhag and tali markers.

Explain the time of performance for each prescribed raga and justify it with reference to its vadi and samvadi.

Demonstrate layakari by writing out a tigun (three times) pattern for a prescribed tala and checking it against the matra count.

Compare the theka of two talas with the same number of matras but different vibhag (e.g., Teental and Jhaptal) and explain the difference in feel.

Describe the structure of the prescribed instrument (e.g., sitar or tabla) including its parts, materials, and assembly.

Explain the tuning process of the instrument, including reference pitch, string tension, and adjustments for raga and tala.

Demonstrate correct posture and basic playing technique (e.g., mizrab stroke, bol production) for the prescribed instrument.

Relate the instrument to its classification category and explain how its construction affects its sound.

Identify common maintenance issues and solutions for the instrument.

Write life sketches of two prescribed musicians (e.g., Ravi Shankar, Allauddin Khan, or Omkarnath Thakur) focusing on their training, contributions, and innovations.

Describe the contributions of one instrument maker (e.g., the family that developed the modern sitar or tabla) and explain their impact on instrument design.

Explain the scope of instrumental music in contemporary contexts: solo, accompaniment, fusion, and film music.

List major gharanas or schools associated with the prescribed instrument and their distinguishing features.

Summarize the role of instrumental music in Indian classical tradition versus vocal music.

Explain the concepts of swara and shruti, including the 22 shruti system and its practical application in ragas.

Describe basic acoustics: frequency, pitch, amplitude, timbre, and resonance, and relate them to instrument tuning and sound production.

Define technical terms such as nada, dhwani, murcchana, alankar, and gamak, and use them correctly in context.

Notate a prescribed raga using the notation system, incorporating at least two types of gamak or alankar.

Explain how the structure of an instrument affects its acoustic properties (e.g., string length and pitch).

Review all prescribed ragas and talas by writing aroha, avaroha, pakad, and theka from memory under timed conditions.

Complete a full notation of one prescribed raga in a prescribed tala, including sthayi, antara, and layakari.

Answer practice questions on classification, musicians, instrument structure, and acoustics, aiming for 80% accuracy.

Simulate an exam by solving a full-length sample paper within the allotted time.

Identify weak areas from the simulation and revise those topics.