Bachelor of Performing Arts (Music - Hindustani Tabla) Riyaz Techniques Level II Syllabus - Mumbai University 2026
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 SY BPA Tabla.
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Syllabus for Riyaz Techniques Level II
The University spells this paper "Riyaz Techniques Level II" on the syllabus block and "Reyaz techniques Level II" in the credit structure for the same semester.
Course Objectives
- To understand the correct methods of Riyaz.
- To develop a profound awareness of the central role and purpose of the Riyaz and its part in the aesthetic creation in performance of Hindustani Classical Music.
- To improve the capacity of fingering.
- To get ease in sound production
- To improve the tonal quality.
Course Outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
- Develop technical skills specific to Tabla. It strengthens finger dexterity, hand-eye coordination, breath control, and overall physical agility required to perform intricate musical passages.
- Get control over techniques of Tabla. Produce a wide range of dynamics, master articulation techniques, execute precise ornamentations, and achieve smooth these students who wish to pursue ornamentations, and achieve smooth transitions between notes.
Module 1: Riyaz Systems
- Physical Riyaj
- Mental Riyaj
- Combining physical and mental riyaj
Module 2: Riyaz method
- Riyaj to improve the speed and stamina of Kaydas and relas having following phrases Dhingin, Dhinnanagin, Ghitag Dhindhinagin, Dhatrakdhikitkatgdigan
- Developing Kayda and Rela with various methods of improvisation
- Tigun and Chaugun of all Talas learnt so far
Text Books
- Tabla by Pt. Arvind Mulgaonkar
- Tabla Vadan Kala aur Shastra by Pt. Sudhir Mainkar
- Pakhawaj aur Tabla ke Gharane aur Parampara by Dr. Aban Mestry
- Delhi Ka Tabla by Pt. Umesh Moghe
- Tabla Puran by Pt. Vijay Shankar Mishra
Reference Books
- Tabla by Pt. Arvind Mulgaonkar
- Tabla Vadan Kala aur Shastra by Pt. Sudhir Mainkar
- Pakhawaj aur Tabla ke Gharane aur Parampara by Dr. Aban Mestry
- Delhi Ka Tabla 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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