PRABHAKAR - Hindustani Vocal (Second Year)

Definition and simple explanation -

 Dhwani, origin of Dhwani, Kampan, Aandolan 

- Niyamit, Aniyamit, Sthirta - Asthirta Aandolan, Aandolan - Sankhaya, three characteristics of Naad, High-Low Aandolan - Number Relation, Naad and Shruti Types of songs - Bada-Khayal, Chota Khayal, Dhrupad and Lakshan-geet ke avayav, (Sthai, Antara, Sanchari, Abhog), Janak Thaat, Janya Raag, Ashraya raag, Grah, Ansh, Nyas, Wakra-Swar, Samay-Samay and Saptak's Poorvang-Uttarang, Vadi-Swar's relation with the time of Raag, Poorvang-Uttarang raag, Tigun, Chaugun, Meend, Kan, Sparsh Swar and Wakra swar.

• Raga Parichay -

   Complete introduction of first and second year raags and practice of writing them in swar lipi including Thaat, Swar, Aaroh-Avaroh, Jati, Pakad, Samay, Varjay swar and Alap taan.

• Taal Parichay -

   Complete introduction to Taals of both the years and practice of writing them in Thah, Dugun, and Chaugun.

• Knowledge of Bhatkhande swarlipi paddhati.

• Identifying raags by written swars.

•  Knowledge of telling the similarity-difference in similar raag.

• Brief biography of Tansen and Amir Khusro and introduction to their musical works.

Practical

Swar-Gyan - Special knowledge of singing and recognizing Shudha, Komal and Tiwra