BA Hons. Vocal Instruments, semester VI, University of Delhi

Semester – VI
Course – 117 Theory: “Study of the ancient and medieval Treatises”

General Review of the works of the following authors:-
Bharat, Matang, Someshwar, Narad (Sangeet Makarand), Parshvadeva,
Sharangdeva, Ramamatya, Somnath, Ahobal, Bhavabhatt, Fakirullah,
Sriniwas, Vyankatmakhi, Lochan, Pundarikvithal, Hridaynarayandeva.

Internal Assessment

Course 117

Recommended Books
1. Bharat Natyashastra
2. Matang Brihaddeshi
3. Sharangdeva Sangeet Ratnakar
4. Narad Sangeet Makarand
5. Ahobal Sangeet Parijat
6. V.N.Bhatkhande A Short Historical survey of the Music of
Upper India
7. V.N.Bhatkhande A Comparative Study of the leading
music systems oif the 15th, 16th, 17th, & 18th
centuries
8. N.P.Ahmad Hindustani Music

Course – 118 Stage Performance

Prescribed Ragas
Todi, Multani .Patdeep, Jaijaiwanti, Malkauns
Performance of half an hour, planned by the candidate within the above
prescribed ragas.
Vocal Music - i) Vilambit and Drut Khyal with gayaki to be presented
in any one raga.
ii) Dhrupad-Dhamar or Sadra composition in each of the
prescribed Ragas. Alap, Layakari & upaj in any one
Dhrupad & Dhamar with layakary & upaj in any other
ragas.
Instrumental music-i) Masit khani and razakhani gats with elaboration to
be presented in any one raga.
ii) gat with elaboration in any 3 of the following Talas –
Dhamar, Ektal, Jhaptal, Ada-Chautal
Internal Assessment