Introduction to South Indian Music

FACULTY OF FINE ARTS
VALUE ADDED ELECTIVE COURSE
VAFA-011 - Introduction to South Indian Music : Vocal
Objective
To understand the basic lessons and instruments of south
Indian Music and to enable the student to sing or play the
exercises and compositions
Unit I
Details of the following: Nadham, Sruti, Swarasthanas,
Sthayi, Arohanam and Avarohanam
Unit II
Exercises: Swaravali, Janta, Thatu and Tharasthayi
Unit III

Talas – Angas – Varieties of tala – sapta tala alankaras
Unit IV
Musical forms: Giham Swarajathi and jathiswaram –
Examples
Unit V
Merits of Music – Details of Musical instruments: Tambura,
Veenai, Violin and Mridangam.
Reference Books
 1. Splendour of South Indian Music - P.T. Chelladurai
 2. South Indian Music (Volume – III & IV)- Prof
Sambamoorthy
 3. Dictionary of South Indian Music - Prof Sambamoorthy