CBSE Senior Secondary Syllabus 2027 Hindustani Percussion

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HINDUSTANI MUSIC – PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS
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Subject Code - 036a
Class XI – XII (2026-27)
Introduction
The course in Percussion Instruments at Secondary and Senior Secondary level, is
being offered to students for the holistic development of their personality. Percussion
Instruments like Tabla/Pakhawaj are some of the finest Indian drum instruments around
the world. Enriched with soulful acoustic sound and beautifully crafted features, these
instruments produce sound based on scientific principles.
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Inheriting the concept of Layas and Talas as the key features, Hindustani Music

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distinguishes itself from any other rhythmic patterns in the world, representing India's

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unique rich cultural heritage. It is one of the two major Tala traditions of Indian classical
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music, the other being the Carnatic tradition. Hindustani Percussion Instruments have
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developed in India with roots tracking back to the Vedic period, and evolved significantly
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during the medieval era. Initially being accompanying instruments to various musical
forms, percussion instruments have established themselves as solo instruments today.
Objectives
 It is important to carry forward the rich heritage and tradition of Hindustani
Classical - Percussion Music to the next generation and to familiarize students
with its rich history and diversity.
 To ensure the correct rendering of nuances of percussion syllables and
Hindustani talas, pedagogical interventions involving the indigenous, traditional
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face-to-face Guru- Shishya (teacher – student) style are incorporated.
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Students learn the techniques of performing Tala and its cycle (Theka), Kayada,

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Rela, Baant, Uthan, Peshkar, Tihai and various other compositions, keeping in
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Students not only learn a vital aspect of Indian culture but also develop skills and
qualities that benefit their overall growth and personality development. Further
the nerve endings of the performer get pressurize while performing Hindustani
Classical - Percussion Music, which channelizes positive energy in the body.
This may help students enhance their capabilities, both physically and mentally.
 Music is very closely associated with many Science and Arts disciplines. The aim
is also to focus on making students aware of the interdisciplinary approaches in
various musical concepts.
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 Ability to understand the concept of rhythm and the techniques of instrumental

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 Ability to handle and perform solo recital on the percussion
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 Developing a scientific approach in all aspects, through the systematic training
adopted during the teaching – learning process.
 Understanding other disciplines and their relation to various aspects of
Hindustani Classical Percussion Music.

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HINDUSTANI MUSIC – PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS
Subject Code - 036
Class XI (2026-27)

Assessment Design
S.No Component Marks
A Theory 30
B Practical 70

Curriculum & Examination Structure

(A) Theory Max. Marks 30
Time: 02 hours
1. Questions to be set with internal choice covering the entire syllabus unit wise
2. Candidate has to attempt at least one question from each unit.
Distribution of Marks

S. No Units Marks

Unit 1
1.1 Description of the Talas prescribed for Class XI. 06
1.2 Description of the following: Kala ,Laya Sangeet
Unit 2 06
2.1 Brief knowledge of Natyashastra with special reference to
Awanaddha Vadya.
Unit 3 06
3.1 Short life sketch of Kudau Singh, Nana Panse,
Unit 4 06
4.1 Brief knowledge on Banaras Gharana
4.2 Salient feature of Kudau Singh Gharana of Pakhawaj
Unit 5 06
5.1 Ability to write in notation of the prescribed Talas and
compositions in Thah (Barabar), Dugun. Chaugunlaya.

5.2 Ability to do Tala Notation of compositions in
prescribed Talas.
Prescribed Talas: Teentala or Adi Tala Jhaptala or Sultala.

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(B) Practical Max. Marks 70

(i) Topics
1. Knowledge of Playing Thekas of Teentala or Aditala, Jhaptala or
Sultala, Ektala or Chautala.
2. Ability to play one Kayada / Rela two Chakradar Tukras or
Parans, two Sadharan Tukras or Paranin Jhaptala or Sultala
3. Ability to play two advance Kayadas, one Rela, two Chakardar Tukras
or Parans, in Teentala/Aditala
4. Knowledge of playing Bedam Tihai in prescribed Talas
5. Accompaniment of Vocal or Instrumental Music with Ektala or
Chautala in different layas.
6. Solo performance of 10-15 minutes in Teental/Aditala.

(ii) Distribution of Marks
Time: 20-25 Minutes for each candidate
1. Examiners are requested to ask questions directly related to the syllabus.
2. Marks should be awarded in accordance with the marking scheme.

S. No. Value Points Marks
1. Solo Performance with Peshkar, Uthan, Kayda, Rela, 10
Tukra, Chakradar Paran in Teentala or Aditala

2. Talas of examiner’s choice from the prescribed syllabus 10
Teentala/Aditala/ Jhaptala/Sultala
3. Ability to perform Kayada or Rela, Chakradar Tukra/Paran, 10
Stuti Paran/ Farmaishi Chakradar in Jhaptala or Sultala
4. Adalaya Kayada / Rela with Palta in Teentala / Aditala 10

5. Damadar and Bedamdar Tihai in prescribed Talas 10

6. Accompaniment of Eklata of Chautala in different layas 10

7. Reciting of Tala and Composition with hand boats in 10
different layas.

* Teachers will refer to the distribution of marks while examining the candidate for
practical examination.

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HINDUSTANI MUSIC – PERCUSSION
Subject Code - 036
Class XII (2026-27)

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2.2 Brief description of Gharanas of Tabla or Pakhawaj

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5.1 Writing notation of the prescribed Talas and compositions

5.2 Recognition of Talas from given portion of the Thekas and
compositions. Prescribe Talas: Teentala or Adi tala, Rupak or
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(B) Practical Max. Marks 70

(i) Topics
1. Ability to Play Theka of Rupak on Tabla or Pakhawaj with simple
elaborations.
2. Three Kaydas, One Rela, One Sadharan Tukra or Paran, One Chakradar
Tukra or Paran, One Farmaishi Chakradar in prescribed Talas

3. (a) Ability to play One Advance Kayada/ Rela with Two Paltas and
Tihai, One simple Tukra, One Sadharan Chakradar Tukras or Paran,
Two Damdar Tihais and OneParan in Rupak or Tevra Tala
4. Recitation of the prescribed Talas and composition with Thah, Dugun and
Chaugun Laya keeping Tala with hand beats.
5. A few simple laggis in Dadra on Pakhawaj
6. Knowledge of tuning of instrument opted for
7. Solo performance of any one Tala of choice from the prescribed syllabus
for 10-15 minutes
8. Ability to accompaniment with Folk songs
9. Ability to accompaniment with classical music – vocal

(ii) Distribution of Marks
Time: 20-25 Minutes for each candidate
1. Examiners are requested to ask questions directly related to the syllabus.
2. Marks should be awarded in accordance with the marking scheme.

S. No. Value Points Marks

1. Tuning of Instrument and questions regarding instrument. 10
2. Ability to perform choice Raga performance with Peshkar, 20
Uthan, Kayda, Rela, Tukra, Chakradar, Paran and Gat in any
prescribed Talas: Teentala /Aditala Rupak / Tevra
3. Tala of Examiner’s choice from the prescribe syllabus 15
4. Accompaniment of Ektala/ chautal in Vilambit & Drut Laya 10

5. Reciting of Tala and composition with hand beats in 10
different layas
6. Practical file 05
* External examiner will refer to the distribution of marks while examining the candidate
for practical examination.

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