CBSE Class 11 Carnatic Percussion Syllabus 2021-22

CARNATIC (PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTAL)
MRIDANGAM (CODE NO. 033)
CLASS–XI (2021-22)

Total Marks: 100

Theory Marks: 30
Time: 2 Hours

A. History and Theory of Indian Music No. of
Periods

I (i) An outline knowledge of following Lakshana Granthas with special reference 5
to laya and percussion in Silappadikaram, Natya Sastra, Tala Deepikai,
Brihaddesi, Sangita, Sampradaya Pradarshini.

(ii) Short life sketch and contributions of the following: Patnam Subramany Iyer, 5
Poochi (Ramnad) Srinivas Iyenger, Swati Tirunal, Dikshitar and Syama
Sastry, Tyagaraja.

(iii) Unique contribution of the following luminaries: Narayana Swamy Appa, 5
Mamunidiya Pillai, Dakshinamurti Pillai and Alagunambi Pillai.

II Definition and explanation of the following: Nada, Sruti, Svara, Laya, Raga, 15
Tala, Jati, Gati, Suladi Sapta Talas, Karani, Vettu Thattu, Hechchu, Taggu,
Mohra, Korvai, Meettu, Chapu and Arachapu.

III The candidates should be able to write in notation of the percussion korvais 10
in Adi and Rupaka talas.

IV Knowledge of construction of the chosen playing percussion instrument. 5

V Basic knowledge of the construction and techniques of Mridangam. The 8
candidate should also be able to describe the Kanjira, Tavil, and Ghatam.

VI Tattakarams (or Konnakkol) of the talas learnt. 7

Total Periods 60

Format of Examination Total Marks -30
I MCQ covering the whole syllabus 6 marks

II (i) Notation of percussion Korvai 6 marks
(ii) Construction of playing techniques of Tatta karams of the tala 6 marks
of the chosen Instrument
III Life sketch of composers & luminaries Lakshana Grantas 6 marks
IV Basic knowledge of other percussion instruments definition of 6 marks
technical terms
Total Marks 30 marks

CLASS–XI

Practical No. of Periods

B Practical Activities No. of Periods

1. Ability to play the following talas with elaboration. Adi 50 periods
and Rupakam Talas covering atleast two Nadais.

2. Thekas and Mohras in different talas with Teermanam and 50 periods
Korvais.

3. Tuning of the instrument. 10 periods

4. Ability to render orally the sollukattus of the various patterns in 50 periods
Adi, Rupaka and Chapu Talas.

Total 160 periods

Format of Examination (Practical)

1. Ability to play two Nadais one of candidate’s 8+8 16 marks
choice & another of examiner’s choice
2. Questions based on Tekas, Mohras Teermanan & 4+4+4+4 16 marks
Korvai
3. Tuning of the instrumental for various Sruthis 6 marks

4. Viva voce based on the rendering of Tattakaran of 4+4+4 12 marks
the Talas learnt Adi, Rupakam & Chapu
Total Marks 50 marks

Internal Assessment & Project work 20 marks
Total 70 marks