Bachelor of Performing Arts (Music - Hindustani Tabla) Applied Theory Syllabus - Mumbai University
This is the NEP 2020 syllabus for B.P.A. (Music - Hindustani Tabla), in force from the academic year 2025-26. Semesters I to IV are set by University circular item 8.17 (R) of 20 May 2025 and Semesters V and VI by item 8.49 (N) of the same date; the Semester III Field Project is set separately, by item 8.1 (N) 1.5(b) of 15 July 2025. The University examines this degree under exam form 4945361 and spells it both "Bachelor of Performing Arts (Music-Hindustani Tabla)", in her Summer 2026 timetables, and "B.P.A. (Music - Tabla)", in these circulars. They are the same degree. You are reading FY BPA Tabla.
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Syllabus for Applied Theory
Course Objectives
- Understanding the theoretical concepts behind the music they play allows them to interpret the traditional values.
- It provides a systematic approach to teaching and learning music. Provides tools for analysing and studying different compositions.
- Applied theory helps students develop a strong foundation in music, improving their overall musicianship and fostering critical listening and performing skills. It enables educators to communicate musical concepts effectively and facilitate musical analysis and performance.
- Ultimately, the applied theory enhances musicians' understanding, creativity, communication, and expression in various musical contexts.
Course Outcomes
By the end of the module students will:
- Gain proficiency in reading and interpreting musical notation, including understanding pitch, rhythm, dynamics, and other symbols commonly used in Indian music.
- To understand the importance of terminologies that formed the base of Indian music
- Students will develop a fare foundation in fundamental music theory concepts.
- Students will learn to analyze and identify the structural elements of various Tabla compositions which will help them in Padhant and actual presentation of these compositions.
Module 1: Writing notations
- Notation systems of north Indian Music, i.e. Bhatkhande system
- Notation systems of north Indian Music, i.e.Paluskar system
- Writing Ekgun, Dugun, Tigun and Chaugun of Taalas learnt in Semester I & II as per both the notation systems.
- Writing compositions as per Pt. Bhatkhande notation systems.
Module 2: Meaning and Definitions
- Khali-Bhari, Peshkar, Kayada, Rela, Tihai, Chakradar, Tukada, Mukhada and all other terms related to Taal
- Anatomy of Tabla and Pakhavaj
- Names of Dash Pranas and detailed explanation of Ang, Grah and Jati
- Playing technique of Major Varnas(Notes and Phrases) played on Tabla.
Text Books
- Tabla by Pt. Arvind Mulgaonkar
- TablaVadan Kala aur Shastra by Pt. Sudhir Mainkar
- Pakhawaj aur Tablake Gharane aur Parampara by Dr. Aban Mestry
- Delhi KaTabla by Pt. Umesh Moghe
- Tabla Puran by Pt. Vijay Shankar Mishra
Reference Books
- Tabla by Pt. Arvind Mulgaonkar
- TablaVadan Kala aur Shastra by Pt. Sudhir Mainkar
- Pakhawaj aur Tablake Gharane aur Parampara by Dr. Aban Mestry
- Delhi KaTabla by Pt. Umesh Moghe
- Tabla Puran by Pt. Vijay Shankar Mishra
Reproduced from the University of Mumbai syllabus for B.P.A. (Music - Hindustani Tabla) under NEP 2020, in force from the academic year 2025-26 (Item No. 8.17 (R), AC 20 May 2025). Wording and module numbering are as printed there.
The complete syllabus
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