ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS
(a) MUSIC
Any one of the following can be offered : (Hindustani or Karnataka)
1. Hindustani Music - Vocal 4. Karnataka Music - Vocal
or or
2. Hindustani Music Melodic Instruments 5. Karnataka Music - Melodic Instruments
or or
3. Hindustani Music Percussion Instruments 6. Karnataka Music - Percussion Instruments.
(i) HINDUSTANI MUSIC (VOCAL) - Code No. 034.
CLASS IX
Theory 2 hours 25 Marks
Practical 75 Marks
THEORY 68 pds.
1. An outline history of Indian Music.
2. Definition of the following :
Sangeet, Nada, Swara, Shuddha, Vikrit (Komai, Teevra) Sthana (Mandra, Madhya, Tara),
Aaroha Avaroha, Raga, Laya, Tala, Sam, Tali, Khali, Matra, Avartana.
PRACTICAL 202 pds.
1 (a) National Anthem
(b) Four Folk or tribal songs
(c) Four devotional songs
(d) Three patriotic songs.
(e) Community singing (two songs)
2. Aroha, Avaroha, Palkad and a Drut Khyal in the following Ragas : Yaman, Bhairav, Bhopali
with few tanas.
3. Recitation of the Thekas of Teentala, Kaharwa, Dadra and Jhaptal; keeping tala with hand
beats.
4. Eight Tala-baddha, Alankars set to different Talas.
CLASS X
Theory 2 hours 25 Marks
Practical 75 Marks
THEORY 68 pds.
1. Basic knowledge of the structure and tuning of Taanpura.
2. Knowledge of the notation systems laid down by Pt. Vishnu Digamber and Pt. V.N.
Bhatkhande.
3. Definition of Vadi, Samvadi, Anuvadi, Vivadi, Alap
4. Brief description of Natya Shastra, Sangeet Ratnakar.
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PRACTICAL 202 pds.
1. Community Singing
(a) Two songs in different regional languages.
(b) One Tagore song.
2. Aaroha, Avaroha, Pakad and a Drut Khayal in the following Ragas Kafi, Khamaj, Sarang
and Desh with simple elaborations and few tanas.
Suggested Reference Books
1. Kramik Pust ak Malika by Pandit V.N. Bhatkhande
2. Rag Vigyan by Pandit V.N. Patwardhan.
(ii) HINDUSTANI MUSIC (MELODIC INSTRUMENTS) (Code No. 035)
CLASS IX
Theory 2 hours 25 Marks
Practical 75 Marks
THEORY 68 pds.
1. An outline history of Indian Music.
2. Definition of the following :
Sangeet, Nada, Swara, Shuddha, Vikrit (Komal, Teevra) Sthana (Mandra, Madhya, Tara),
Aaroha Avaroha, Raga, Laya, Tala, Sama, Tali, Khali, Matras, Avartana.
PRACTICAL 202 pds.
1. Proficiency in any one of the following instruments
(i) Sitar, (ii) Sarod, (iii) Violin, (iv) Dilruba or Esraj, (v) Flute, (vi) Mandolin, (vii) Guitar.
2. (a) The tune of National Anthem.
(b) Four light Dhuns and four4olk Dhuns of different regions.
3. Aaroha, Avaroha, Pakad and Drut gat in the following Ragas : Yaman Bhairav, Bhopall with
few Todas.
4. The recitation of Thekas of Teen Taal, Keharwa, Dadra and Jhaptal taal keeping with hand
beats.
CLASS X
Theory 2 hours 25 Marks
Practical 75 Marks
THEORY 68 pds.
1. Basic knowledge of the structure and tuning of any one of the following instruments
(i) Sitar, (ii) Sarod, (iii) Violin, (iv) Dilruba or Esraj, (v) Flute, (vi) Mandolin, (vii) Guitar.
2. Knowledge of the Notation systems laid down by Pt. V.D. Paluskar. and Pt. V.N. Bhatkhande.
Vadi, Samvadi, Anuvadi, Vivadi, Alap.
4. Brief description of Natya Shastra and Sangeet Ratnakar.
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PRACTICAL 202 pds.
1. Eight Tala-baddha Alankaras set to different Talas.
2. Aaroha, Avaroha, Pakad and Drut gat in the following Ragas : Kafi, Khamaj, Sarang and
Desh with simple elaborations and few Todas.
Suggested Reference Books :
1. 'Sitar Marg (I part)' by Shri S. Bandyopadhyaya, Vani Mandir, Subzi Mandi, Delhi-7.
2. 'Vitat Vadya Shiksha', by Shri S. Bandyopadhyaya, Vani Mandir, Subzi Mandi, Delhi-7.
3. Sitar and its Technique by Prof Debu Chaudhuri, Avon Publishers, Shahdara, Delhi.
(iii) HINDUSTANI MUSIC (PERCUSSION-INSTRUMENTS) -
(CODE NO. 036)
CLASS IX
Theory 2 hours 25 Marks
Practical 75 Marks
THEORY 68 pds.
1. An outline history of Indian Music.
2. Definition of the following :
Sangeet, Nada, Swara, Shuddha, Vikrit (Komal, Teevra) Raga, Laya, Tala, Matra, Vibhag,
Sama, Tali, Avartana, Dugun, Tigun, Chaugun.
PRACTICAL 202 pds.
To acquire efficiency in playing on the opted percussion instrument (Tabla or Pakhawaj) with
special reference to accompaniment.
1. Ability to recite with hand beats and to play on the instruments the Theka of Teen Taal,
Kaharwa, Dadra, with simple elaborations.
2. Accompaniment with solo performance.
CLASS X
Theory 2 hours, 25 Marks
Practical 75 Marks
THEORY 68 pds.
1. Basic knowledge of the structure and tuning of the instruments (Tabla or Pakhawaj).
2. Knowledge of the Notation systems laid down by Pt. Vishnu Digamber Paluskar and Pt.
V.N. Bhatkhande.
3. Definition of Avartan, Theka, Lahera, Amad, Mohra, Tihai.
4. Brief description of Natya Shastra and Sangeet Ratnakar.
PRACTICAL 202 pds.
1. To produce correctly the basic Bolas-Ta, Dha, Tin and Dhin, Dha, Ki, Na, Ti, Dhi, Dhi, Na
and Ti; Ti, Na, Dhi, Dhi, Ga, Tir, Kit, Tu, Na, Katta, etc.
2. Ability to recognise the tala of the composition being sung or played on a melodic instrument.
3. To recite the tala with hand beats and to play on the instrument the Theka of Jhaptala, Rupak
and Ektala with elaborations.
Suggested Reference Books
1. 'Tal Sastra' by Shri Bhagwat Sharan, Sangit Hathras.
2. Tabla Vadan Shiksha by Pt. Krishna Rao, Shankar Pandit
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(iv) KARNATAKA MUSIC (VOCAL) (CODE NO. 31)
CLASS IX
Theory 2 hours 25 Marks
Practical 75 Marks
THEORY 68 pds.
1. Knowledge of the following terms :
Sangita, Naada, Swara, Svarsthana, Arohana, Avarohana, Aavarta, Sruti, Taala, Laya, Alankara,
Sthayi, Graha or Eduppu, Dhaatu, Maatu, Kaala or Degrees of Speed, Anya Svara, Suddha
Svara, Vikrta, Svara, Sangati, Poorvaanga, Uttaranga, Vaadi Samvaadi, Anuvaadi, Vivaadi,
Samam, Atita, Anaagata, Raaga.
2. Outlines of Raaga, Laksanaas of the following :
Maayaamaalavagowla, Sankaraabharanam, Kharaharapriya, Hamsadhvani.
3. Lakshanaas of the following musical forms :
Gitam, Svarajati, Varnam.
4. Basic knowledge of the following Taalas :
Aadi, Roopakam, Chaapu.
5. An outline history of Indian Music, including the biography of Purandaradaasa and Tyaagaraaja.
PRACTICAL 202 pds.
1 Community Singing :
(a) National Anthem
(b) Five folk or tribal songs of any region indicating time of the year and occasion with
which they are related.
2. Voice-culture exercises for Sruti Suddha and Sthana Suddha.
3. The following ragas with descriptive details
Maayaamaalavagowla, Sankaraabharaham, Kharabarapriya, Hamsadhvani.
4. Singing of simple, Devarnaamaas and Tiru-Pugazh to the accompaniment of Tambura and
mridangam.
5. Soolaadi Sapta Talas and Chaapu Talas.
Suggested Reference Books
South Indian Music Series : Volumes I, II, III & IV by prof. P. Sambamoorthy,
South Indian Music Publishing House, Madras.
CLASS X
Theory 2 hours 25 Marks
Practical 75 Marks
THEORY 68 pds.
1 Raaga Lakshana outlines of the following
Mohanam, Kalyaani, Kaambhoji, Bhairavi.-
2. Lakshanas of Koortana and Kriti.
3. Outline knowledge of the seventy-two Melakarta Scme.
4. Basic Knowledge of the structure and tuning of the Tambura.
5. Principles of Notation in Karnataka music.
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PRACTICAL 202 pds.
1. Community Singing
Four devotional songs, simple Naamaavalis, Bhajans composed the saints/poets of India.
2. The following ragas with descriptive details :
Mohanam, Kalyaani, Kaambhoji, Bhairavi.
3. To create proper sense. of svara and laya through sapta tala alankaaras. Alankaaras in
Moyaamaalava - gowla and other simple scales.
4. Divyanaama keertanas and simple kritis, to the accompaniment of Tambura and Mridangam.
5. Principles of notation in Karnataka music, illustrated with suitable examples.
(v) KARNATAKA MUSIC (MELODIC INSTRUMENTS) (CODE NO. 32)
CLASS IX
Theory 2 hours 25 Marks
Practical 75 Marks
THEORY 68 pds.
1. Knowledge of the following terms :
Sangita, Naada, Swara, Svarasthana, Arohana, Avarohana, Aavarta, Sruti, Sthayi, Graha or
Eduppu, Dhaatu, Maatu, Sama, Kaala or Degrees of Speed, Suddha Svara Vikrta, Svara,
Sangati Poorvaanga, Uttaranga, Vaadi, Samvaadi, Anuvaadi, Vivaadi, Atita, Anaagata, Anya
svara.
2. Raga Lakshana outlines of :
Maayaamaalavagowla, Sankarabharanam, Kharaharapriya, Hamsadhvani
3. Lakshanas of the musical forms geetam, Svarajati and Varnam.
4. Taalas : Adi, Roopakam and Chaapu.
5. An outline history of Indian music including the biography of Purandaradasa and Tyagaraja.
PRACTICAL 202 pds.
1. Any one of the following instruments :
1. Veena 2. Violin 3. Flute 4. Gothuvadyam.
2. The candidates for instruments may be allowed to opt for community singing or for instrumental
ensemble based either on the ragas from the syllabus or light and folk melodies.
3. Sapta Tala Alankaras in simple scales.
4. Playing ragas in detail on the instrument as prescribed in Theory.
5. Musical compositions
Two geetams, one svarajati and one Adi Tala Varnam in two degrees of speed.
CLASS X
Theory 2 hours, 25 Marks
Practical 75 Marks
THEORY 68 pds.
1. Basic knowledge of the structure and tuning of the instrument opted for.
2. Outline knowledge of the seventy two Malakarta Scheme.
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3. Principles of notation in Karnataka musk.
4. Raga Lakshanas of Mohanam, Kalyaani, Kaambhoji Bhairavi.
5. Lakshanas of the musical forms Keertanam and Kriti.
PRACTICAL 202 Pds.
1. Playing of the ragas Prescribed for Theory.
2. Tuning the instrument.
3. Musical compositions : Ata tala Varnam in two degrees of speed.
4. Simple keertanams and simple kritis.
Suggested Reference Books
1. Flute by Prof. Sambamoorthy-
2. Musical Instruments of India. by S. Krishnaswamy.
(A) KARNATAKA MUSIC (PERCUSSION-INSTRUMENTS) (Code No. 33)
CLASS IX
Theory 2 hours 25 Marks
Practical 75 Marks
THEORY 68 pds.
1. Knowledge of the following terms :
Sangita, Naada, Swara, Svarasthana, Arohana, Avarohana, Aavarta, Sruti, Sthayi, Graha or
Eduppu, Dhaatu, Maatu, Sama, Kaala or Degrees of Speed, Suddha Svara Vikrta, Svara,
Sangati, Poorvaanga, Uttaranga, Vaadi Samvaadi, Anuvaadi, Vivaadi, Atita, Anaagata, Anya
svara.
2. Raga Lak-hsana outlines of :
Maayaarnaalagowla, Sankaraabharanam, Kharaharpriya, Harnaadhvani.
3. Lakshanas of the musical forms Geetam, Svarajati and Varnam.
4. Taalas-Adi, Roopkam and Chapu Taalas..
5. An outline history, of Indian music including the biography of Purandaradasa and Tyagaraja.
PRACTICAL 202 pds.
To acquire proficiency in playing on the Mridangam both for Sole and Accompanying
purposes. Also to learn to handle a few other percussion instruments, such as the Ghatam, the
Kanjeera and the Moresing.
1. To participate in community singing
2. Stress to be laid on Creating and developing proper sense of rhythm.
3. To recite 'Sollukattus' for the different taalas.
CIASS X
Theory 2 hours 25 Marks
Practical 75 Marks
THEORY 68 pds.
1. Knowledge of the structure and tuning of the instrument.
2. To produce correctly and clearly the Sollukattus on the instrument for the technicalities related to them.
3. Principles of notation in Karnataka music.
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4. Lakshanas of the musical forms Keertanam and Kriti, also ragas Mohanam, Kalyaani,
Kaambhoji, Bhairavi.
5. Basic knowledge of the principles of performance as presented in Vocal and Insurumental
music.
PRACTICAL 202 pds.
1. To play precisely, the Sollukattus in different degrees of speed.
2. Tuning of the instrument.
3. Ability to play the Thekas and Mohras in Adi tala, Rupaka tala and Chaapu talas.
4. To play brief toni-aavartams in simple taalas.
Suggested Reference Books :
1. 'Percussion Instruments' & Laya Vadyas Prof. P. Sambamurti.
2. 'Mridanga Svabodhini' by M.R. Durairaj.
(b) PAINTING (CODE NO. 049)
CLASS IX
paper 3 hours 100 Marks Periods
(i) Still Life Study 50 190
Study of a group of two or three arranged objects from
a fixed point of view in colour Group may include,
vegetables, foliage and objects of daily use.
(ii) Sketches from Life and Nature in Pencil and Ink. 20 80
(iii) Submission of portfolio consisting of five selected works
done during the year. 30
CLASS X
One paper 3 hours 100 Marks 270
Painting from; Memory.
Simple composition in (water/poster/pastel) colours on given subjects based on sketching
from life.
(c) COMMERCE
Note : Any one of the following three areas can be offered
I. Elements of Business
or
II. Elements of Book Keeping and Accountancy.
or
III. Typewriting - English or Hindi.
I. ELEMENTS OF BUSINESS (CODE NO. 154)
Objective : The objective of this paper is to provide elementary knowledge of the different
aspects of business.
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