Course Structure
Overview
- This course is designed for effective learning of Carnatic Music for both Vocal and Instrument learners.
- This course is designed for students aged 7 or above. For students below 7 years of age will be admitted in the preliminary course in which they will be taught basic Swara exercises, Taala exercises and Bhajans.
- Each level duration approximately ranges between 3 to 4 months based on completion of syllabus.
- For students joining for Instruments they will have to compulsorily undergo the Preliminary course for at least 4 months for effective learning of the course.
- The students are expected to attend the Continuous Assessment Test after every lesson completion to test their knowledge and feedback will be provided for further improvement.
- Students can complete the assessment at their convenience. However, for maximum effectiveness, it is recommended to complete the assessments concurrently with their classes.
- The certificate of completion will be issued only after successfully securing more than 80% and completing all the lessons at a given level.
- In Addition to the below mentioned curriculum, the students will be exposed to other competitions, Navarathiri Programs, Other physical and Virtual Programs and concerts.
- Supplementary Materials will be provided.
Learning Pattern
Level 1
S.No | Lessons |
1. | Sarali Varisai (All 3 speeds in Mayamalava Gowlai Raaga) |
2. | Janta Varisai (All 3 speeds in Mayamalava Gowlai Raaga) |
3. | Devotional songs |
Level 2
S.No | Lessons |
1. | Upper sthayi (All 3 speeds in Mayamalava Gowlai Raaga) |
2. | Lower sthayi (All 3 speeds in Mayamalava Gowlai Raaga) |
3. | Dhattu Varisai (All 3 speeds in Mayamalava Gowlai Raaga) |
4. | Sarali Varisai and Janta varisai in
|
5. | Devotional songs |
Level 3
S.No | Lessons |
1. | Alankaram (All 3 speeds in Mayamalava
|
2. | Upper sthayi, Lower sthayi and Dattu
|
3. | Devotional songs |
Level 4
S.No | Lessons |
1. | Other Alankaras Part 1 |
2. | 6 Geethams |
3. | Saptha thaala alankaras in other
|
4. | Devotional songs |
Level 5
S.No | Lessons |
1. | Other Alankaras Part 2 |
2. | 6 Geethams |
3. | Saptha thaala alankaras in Oudava raagas |
4. | Devotional songs |
Level 6
S.No | Lessons |
1. | 3 Geethams |
2. | Swarajathi Part 1 |
3. | Jathiswaram Part 1 |
4. | Alankaras in Shadava Raagas |
5. | Devotional songs |
Level 7
S.No | Lessons |
1. | Swarajathi Part 2 |
2. | Jathiswaram Part 2 |
3. | 3 Varnams in 2 speeds (madhyama and dhuritha
|
4. | Devotional songs |
Level 8
S.No | Lessons |
1. | 4 varnams in 2 speeds (madhyama and
|
2. | 4 Simple Krithis |
Level 9
S.No | Lessons |
1. | 4 varnams in 2 speeds (madhyama and
|
2. | 4 Simple Krithis |
Level 10
S.No | Lessons |
1. | 4 varnams in 2 speeds (madhyama and
|
2. | 4 Krithis |
3. | Pancharathna Krithi |
Level 11
S.No | Lessons |
1. | 4 varnams in 2 speeds (madhyama and
|
2. | 4 Krithis |
3. | Pancharathna Krithi |
Level 12
S.No | Lessons |
1. | 1 Ada taala Varnam |
2. | 1 Padha Varnam |
3. | Krithis |
4. | Pancharathna Krithi |
Level 13
S.No | Lessons |
1. | 1 Ada taala Varnam |
2. | 1 Padha Varnam |
3. | Pancharathna Krithi |
4. | Other Musical forms |
Level 14
S.No | Lessons |
1. | 2 Ada taala Varnam |
2. | Pancharathna Krithi |
3. | Other Musical forms |
Level 15
S.No | Lessons |
1. | 1 Ada taala Varnam |
2. | Other Musical forms |
3. | Vilamba Kaala Krithis |
4. | Introduction to Manodharmam |