SESSION I – Introduction to Indian Music.

• Origins of Music.
  • The Primordial sound “NAD” and the “NAD-BRAHMA”
  • Sounds in nature
• Indian Music – Historical setting.
  • Music in the Vedic Ages
  • Indian Art Music
  • Music of the Ragas
  • North Indian Classical (Vocal and Instrumental – Features)
    Dhrupad
    Khayal
    Alap
    Drut
    Taan
    Bol Taan
    Koot Taan
    Tarana
  • Taal and Bandish
  • Gharanas (Mention all)
    Styles and exclusive features of
  • Senia Gharana
  • Rampur-Sahaswan Gharana
  • Kirana Gharana
• Carnatic Music Features
• Thumri
• Kaajri
• Dadra
• Tappa
• Ghazal
• Bhajan
• Chaiti