Bharati Vidya Peeth University, Pune
Practical Training Syllabus (Theory is additional):
Level 1 (Foundation):
1. Dugun and Chaugun of Taal Teentaal by showing Tali and Kaal in the form of figuresor 16 Matras.
2. Recitation of Teentaal Theka by showing Tali and Kaal and its Dugun and Chaugun.
3. Recitation of following terms in Teentaal by showing Tali and Kaal.
a. Sadha Toda – 6,
b. Chakradar Toda – 2
c. Tihai – 2
Level 2 (Certificate 1):
1. Taal Teentaal: Thaat – 2, Sadha Amad – 1, Tode – 6, Chakradar Tode – 2, Paran – 2, Tihai – 1.
2. Gatnikas- Sidhi Gat, Mataki Gat, Bansuri Gat.
3. Tatkar – Barabar, Dugun, Chaugun and Tihai.
4. Recitation of Teentaal Theka (Dugun, Chaugun) and all the patterns used in
presentation.
5. Bat in Teentaal.
6. One Abhinay Geet in Keherva or Dadra. Students must by heart the Song.
Level 3 (Certificate 2):
1. Taal Teentaal: Thaat – 2, Paran – 2, Paran Aamad – 1, Chakradar Paran – 1, Ranga
Manch Pranam – 1, Kavitt – 1, Tode – 4, Tihai – 1, Chakradar Toda – 1, Chakradar Tihai – 1.
2. Gatnikas – Sidhi Gat, Mataki Gat, Bansuri Gat, Mormukut, Ghungat.
3. Gatbhav – Panihari
4. Names of all Hastmudras used in Gatbhav and Gatnikas.
5. Barabar, Dugun, Chaugun and Aathgun with Tihai in Taal Teentaal.
6. Bat in Teentaal. ( Different from previous Examination)
7. Information of Taal Jhaptaal presenting on hand with Barabar, Dugun, Chaugun and Tihai.
8. Taal Jhaptaal: Thaat- 1, Sadha Aamad – 1, Ranga Manch Pranam – 1, Toda – 1,
Chakradar Toda – 1, Paran – 1, Chakradar Paran – 1, Tihai – 1.
Recitation of all the Bols on hand is important.
Level 4 (Higher Certificate 1):
1. Vandana (Any one).
2. Teentaal: Thaat – 3, Paran – 3 ( One Tishra Jaati), Sadha Aamad – 1,
Paran Aamad – 1, Chakradar Paran – 2, Kavitt – 2, Toda – 2,
Chakradar Toda – 3, Chakradar Tihai – 2.
3. Recitation of Adhi, Barabar, Dugun, Tigun, Chaugun, Aathgun of Teentaal by showing Taal.
4. Bat / Chalan of Teentaal.
5. Teentaal Gatnikas: Various types of Bindi, Kalai, Mataki.
6. Gatbhav: Makhanchori.
7. Jhaptaal: Thaat – 2, Aamad – 1, Toda – 3, Chakradar Toda – 2, Paran – 2,
Chakradar Paran – 2, Tihai – 1, Chakradar Tihai – 1, Kavitt – 1, Tatkar ( Barabar, Dugun Chaugun and Tihai).
8. Ektaal: Thaat – 2, Aamad – 1, Toda – 2, Chakradar Toda – 1, Paran – 1, Chakradar Paran – 1, Tihai – 1, Tatkar ( Barabar, Dugun Chaugun and Tihai).
9. Abhinay: One Bhajan (Writers name, Lyrics, and Meaning is important)
Level 5 (Higher Certificate 2):
1. Shri Krishna Vandana or Shiv Vandana.
2. Taal Teentaal: Uthan, Thaat, Aamad, Bedam Tihai -1, Natavari Toda – 1( With
the syllables like - Ta, Thai, Tat), Paramelu – 1, Ganesh Paran – 1, Farmaishi Paran-1, Tatkar – Ladi.
3. Ektaal: Thaat – 2, Paran Aamad – 1, Toda – 4, Chakradar Toda – 2, Paran – 2, Chakradar Paran – 2, Tihai – 2, Kavitt – 1,
Tatkar ( Barabar, Dugun , Tigun, Chaugun and Tihai).
4. Taal Rupak: Thaat – 1, Sadha Aamad – 1, Toda – 4, Chakradar Toda – 2, Paran – 2, Chakradar Paran – 2, Kavitt – 1, Tihai – 2, Tatkar (Barabar, Dugun, Chaugun and Tihai).
5. Taal Jhaptaal: Barabar, Dugun, Tigun Chaugun and Tihai.
6. Gatnikas: a. Rukhsaar b. Chhedchhad c. Aanchal.
7. Gatbhav: Kaliyadaman
8. Abhinay on Hori. (Writers name, Lyrics, and Meaning is important)
All the compositions and Kramalaya is to be reciting on Taal.
Level 6 (Diploma 1):
a. Stage Performance Total Marks: 75
Vandana, Taal and Abhinay (Presentation up to 30 Min)
b. Practical Examination Total Marks: 175
1. Saraswati Vandana / Guru Vandana / Vishnu Vandana.
2. Intensive study of Taal Teentaal, Jhaptaal, and Ektaal.( Special compositions necessary 2- 3).
3. Following compositions in Gajajhampa, Ras and Dhamar Taal.
Thaat – 2, Aamad – 1, Toda – 2, Chakradar Toda – 2, Paran – 1, Chakradar Paran – 1, Kavitt – 1, Tihai – 1, Ginati – 1, Tatkar in above mentioned Taal with Barabar, Dugun, and Chaugun.
4. Gatnikas: a. Aanchal b. Sidhi Gat
5. Gatbhav: Droupadi Chirharan.
6. Tarana / Trivat.
7. Presentation of following Nayikas with the help of Pad, Thumari, Gatbhav,
Abhisarika, Khandita, Vipralabdha, Proshitpatika.
8. Presenting one Bhajan of Saint Surdas with Abhinaya.
9. Presentation of any one Thumari.
10. Recitation of compositions from all the Taal with Tali and Kaal. ( Padhant).
11. Information of Raag and Taal of Musical compositions used in practical examination.
Level 7 (Diploma 2):
a. Stage Performance Total Marks: 75
Vandana, Taal and Abhinay (20 to 30 Min)
b. Practical Examination Total Marks: 175
1. Any Vandana.
2. Following compositions in Shikhar (17 beats), Matta (18 beats), and Pancham Savari (15 beats),
Thaat, Aamad, Toda – 2, Chakradar Toda – 2, Paran – 2, Chakradar Paran – 2, Kavitt– 1, Tihai – 2. Tatkar – Barabar, Dugun, Chaugun of Theka.
3. Any two compositions from Baat, Ladi, Chalan, Rela, Kayda, in Tatkar in any Taal.
4. One Toda / Paran only on Theka in Teentaal, Jhaptaal, Ektaal, Rupak, Dhamar.
5. Gatnikas - special presentation.
6. Gatbhav - a. On one Rasa from Navras. b. on one Avtar from Dashavtar.
7. Showing Navras only with the help of face.
8. Presentation of Kalhantarita, Swadhinpatika, Virahotkanthita, Vasaksajja Nayika by Pad / Thumari / Gatbhav.
9. Saragam / Chatarang.
10. Showing Sanchari Bhav only on one line of song.
11. 1. Singing / Playing of Nagma / Lehera on Harmonium. 2. Rhythmic movement of neck and eyebrows in Teentaal.
12. Making Tihai by using the syllables given by examiners in Teentaal, Jhaptaal, Ektaal, Rupak.
13. Compulsory Padhant of all the compositions by keeping Taal on hand.
Level 1 (Foundation):
1. Dugun and Chaugun of Taal Teentaal by showing Tali and Kaal in the form of figuresor 16 Matras.
2. Recitation of Teentaal Theka by showing Tali and Kaal and its Dugun and Chaugun.
3. Recitation of following terms in Teentaal by showing Tali and Kaal.
a. Sadha Toda – 6,
b. Chakradar Toda – 2
c. Tihai – 2
Level 2 (Certificate 1):
1. Taal Teentaal: Thaat – 2, Sadha Amad – 1, Tode – 6, Chakradar Tode – 2, Paran – 2, Tihai – 1.
2. Gatnikas- Sidhi Gat, Mataki Gat, Bansuri Gat.
3. Tatkar – Barabar, Dugun, Chaugun and Tihai.
4. Recitation of Teentaal Theka (Dugun, Chaugun) and all the patterns used in
presentation.
5. Bat in Teentaal.
6. One Abhinay Geet in Keherva or Dadra. Students must by heart the Song.
Level 3 (Certificate 2):
1. Taal Teentaal: Thaat – 2, Paran – 2, Paran Aamad – 1, Chakradar Paran – 1, Ranga
Manch Pranam – 1, Kavitt – 1, Tode – 4, Tihai – 1, Chakradar Toda – 1, Chakradar Tihai – 1.
2. Gatnikas – Sidhi Gat, Mataki Gat, Bansuri Gat, Mormukut, Ghungat.
3. Gatbhav – Panihari
4. Names of all Hastmudras used in Gatbhav and Gatnikas.
5. Barabar, Dugun, Chaugun and Aathgun with Tihai in Taal Teentaal.
6. Bat in Teentaal. ( Different from previous Examination)
7. Information of Taal Jhaptaal presenting on hand with Barabar, Dugun, Chaugun and Tihai.
8. Taal Jhaptaal: Thaat- 1, Sadha Aamad – 1, Ranga Manch Pranam – 1, Toda – 1,
Chakradar Toda – 1, Paran – 1, Chakradar Paran – 1, Tihai – 1.
Recitation of all the Bols on hand is important.
Level 4 (Higher Certificate 1):
1. Vandana (Any one).
2. Teentaal: Thaat – 3, Paran – 3 ( One Tishra Jaati), Sadha Aamad – 1,
Paran Aamad – 1, Chakradar Paran – 2, Kavitt – 2, Toda – 2,
Chakradar Toda – 3, Chakradar Tihai – 2.
3. Recitation of Adhi, Barabar, Dugun, Tigun, Chaugun, Aathgun of Teentaal by showing Taal.
4. Bat / Chalan of Teentaal.
5. Teentaal Gatnikas: Various types of Bindi, Kalai, Mataki.
6. Gatbhav: Makhanchori.
7. Jhaptaal: Thaat – 2, Aamad – 1, Toda – 3, Chakradar Toda – 2, Paran – 2,
Chakradar Paran – 2, Tihai – 1, Chakradar Tihai – 1, Kavitt – 1, Tatkar ( Barabar, Dugun Chaugun and Tihai).
8. Ektaal: Thaat – 2, Aamad – 1, Toda – 2, Chakradar Toda – 1, Paran – 1, Chakradar Paran – 1, Tihai – 1, Tatkar ( Barabar, Dugun Chaugun and Tihai).
9. Abhinay: One Bhajan (Writers name, Lyrics, and Meaning is important)
Level 5 (Higher Certificate 2):
1. Shri Krishna Vandana or Shiv Vandana.
2. Taal Teentaal: Uthan, Thaat, Aamad, Bedam Tihai -1, Natavari Toda – 1( With
the syllables like - Ta, Thai, Tat), Paramelu – 1, Ganesh Paran – 1, Farmaishi Paran-1, Tatkar – Ladi.
3. Ektaal: Thaat – 2, Paran Aamad – 1, Toda – 4, Chakradar Toda – 2, Paran – 2, Chakradar Paran – 2, Tihai – 2, Kavitt – 1,
Tatkar ( Barabar, Dugun , Tigun, Chaugun and Tihai).
4. Taal Rupak: Thaat – 1, Sadha Aamad – 1, Toda – 4, Chakradar Toda – 2, Paran – 2, Chakradar Paran – 2, Kavitt – 1, Tihai – 2, Tatkar (Barabar, Dugun, Chaugun and Tihai).
5. Taal Jhaptaal: Barabar, Dugun, Tigun Chaugun and Tihai.
6. Gatnikas: a. Rukhsaar b. Chhedchhad c. Aanchal.
7. Gatbhav: Kaliyadaman
8. Abhinay on Hori. (Writers name, Lyrics, and Meaning is important)
All the compositions and Kramalaya is to be reciting on Taal.
Level 6 (Diploma 1):
a. Stage Performance Total Marks: 75
Vandana, Taal and Abhinay (Presentation up to 30 Min)
b. Practical Examination Total Marks: 175
1. Saraswati Vandana / Guru Vandana / Vishnu Vandana.
2. Intensive study of Taal Teentaal, Jhaptaal, and Ektaal.( Special compositions necessary 2- 3).
3. Following compositions in Gajajhampa, Ras and Dhamar Taal.
Thaat – 2, Aamad – 1, Toda – 2, Chakradar Toda – 2, Paran – 1, Chakradar Paran – 1, Kavitt – 1, Tihai – 1, Ginati – 1, Tatkar in above mentioned Taal with Barabar, Dugun, and Chaugun.
4. Gatnikas: a. Aanchal b. Sidhi Gat
5. Gatbhav: Droupadi Chirharan.
6. Tarana / Trivat.
7. Presentation of following Nayikas with the help of Pad, Thumari, Gatbhav,
Abhisarika, Khandita, Vipralabdha, Proshitpatika.
8. Presenting one Bhajan of Saint Surdas with Abhinaya.
9. Presentation of any one Thumari.
10. Recitation of compositions from all the Taal with Tali and Kaal. ( Padhant).
11. Information of Raag and Taal of Musical compositions used in practical examination.
Level 7 (Diploma 2):
a. Stage Performance Total Marks: 75
Vandana, Taal and Abhinay (20 to 30 Min)
b. Practical Examination Total Marks: 175
1. Any Vandana.
2. Following compositions in Shikhar (17 beats), Matta (18 beats), and Pancham Savari (15 beats),
Thaat, Aamad, Toda – 2, Chakradar Toda – 2, Paran – 2, Chakradar Paran – 2, Kavitt– 1, Tihai – 2. Tatkar – Barabar, Dugun, Chaugun of Theka.
3. Any two compositions from Baat, Ladi, Chalan, Rela, Kayda, in Tatkar in any Taal.
4. One Toda / Paran only on Theka in Teentaal, Jhaptaal, Ektaal, Rupak, Dhamar.
5. Gatnikas - special presentation.
6. Gatbhav - a. On one Rasa from Navras. b. on one Avtar from Dashavtar.
7. Showing Navras only with the help of face.
8. Presentation of Kalhantarita, Swadhinpatika, Virahotkanthita, Vasaksajja Nayika by Pad / Thumari / Gatbhav.
9. Saragam / Chatarang.
10. Showing Sanchari Bhav only on one line of song.
11. 1. Singing / Playing of Nagma / Lehera on Harmonium. 2. Rhythmic movement of neck and eyebrows in Teentaal.
12. Making Tihai by using the syllables given by examiners in Teentaal, Jhaptaal, Ektaal, Rupak.
13. Compulsory Padhant of all the compositions by keeping Taal on hand.
Advanced Diploma 1 (Alankaar 1)
a. Stage Performance Total Marks: 100
Detailed presentation (25 to 35 Min)
b. Practical Examination Total Marks: 200
1. Any one Vandana / Stuti. ( Should be in Taal) 10 Marks
2. Presentation in Teentaal and Jhaptaal in detail. 15 Marks
3. Following compositions in Rudra taal (11 Matra) and Basant taal(9 Matra) 15 Marks
Thaat, Aamad – 1, Toda – 2, Chakradar Toda – 2, Paran – 2, Chakradar Paran – 2,
Kavitta – 1, Tihai – 2, Tatkar – Barabar, Dugun, and Chaugun of Theka.
4. One Composition in each Taal like Farmaishi Paran, special Paran, Jaati Paran
etc in Ras, Gajajhampa, Shikhar, Pancham Savari and Matta. 15Marks
5. Composing any Composition or Tihai on the basis of syllables given by examiner. 10 Marks
6. Tatkar on Theka.(Chalan, Rela, Kayda etc) 15Marks
7. Presenting all the compositions on Theka. 15Marks
8. One Ashtpadi or Dhrupad. 10Marks
9. Presenting Compositions based on Jaati in different Taal. 15Marks
10. Any one composition from Chaiti, Dadra, Jhula, Savan. 15Marks
11. Gatbhav – Kanchanmrig or Shri Krishna Tula. 15Marks
12. Padhant of all the composition is must. 15Marks
13. Presenting any one story, event or modern story given by examiner through
Gatbhav. 10 Marks
Advanced Diploma 2 (Alankaar 2)
a. Stage Performance Total Marks: 100
Detailed presentation (25 to 35 Min)
b. Practical Examination Total Marks: 200
1. Ganeshstuti, Durgastuti, Ramstuti. 10 Marks
2. Special compositions of Pakhawaj in Chautaal and Dhamar.
( 5 compositions in each Taal) 15 Marks
3. Dhrupad or Lamchhad Kavitta. 10 Marks
4. Gatbhav – One impressive story from Ramayan, Mahabharat, or Bhagvata. 15 Marks
5. Special compositions in following Taals from syllabus, 20 Marks
Ras, Gajjhampa /Pancham Savari, Shikhar, Matta, Basant / Lakshmi.
Tatkar in any above mentioned Taal Barabar, Dugun, Tigun and Chaugun.
6. One Thumari(Pt. Bindadin Maharaj) 10 Marks
7. Detailed study of Ashtnayika’s. 10 Marks
8. Presentation of any five compositions in different Taals on Theka. 20 Marks
9. Mastery on Tatkar is essential. Presenting Kayada, Rela and Chalan only on Theka. 20 Marks
10. Playing Theka of Teentaal, Jhaptaal and Rupak on Tabla. Lehara playing on Harmonium is essential. 20 Marks
11. Impressive Padhant is necessary. 20 Marks
a. Stage Performance Total Marks: 100
Detailed presentation (25 to 35 Min)
b. Practical Examination Total Marks: 200
1. Any one Vandana / Stuti. ( Should be in Taal) 10 Marks
2. Presentation in Teentaal and Jhaptaal in detail. 15 Marks
3. Following compositions in Rudra taal (11 Matra) and Basant taal(9 Matra) 15 Marks
Thaat, Aamad – 1, Toda – 2, Chakradar Toda – 2, Paran – 2, Chakradar Paran – 2,
Kavitta – 1, Tihai – 2, Tatkar – Barabar, Dugun, and Chaugun of Theka.
4. One Composition in each Taal like Farmaishi Paran, special Paran, Jaati Paran
etc in Ras, Gajajhampa, Shikhar, Pancham Savari and Matta. 15Marks
5. Composing any Composition or Tihai on the basis of syllables given by examiner. 10 Marks
6. Tatkar on Theka.(Chalan, Rela, Kayda etc) 15Marks
7. Presenting all the compositions on Theka. 15Marks
8. One Ashtpadi or Dhrupad. 10Marks
9. Presenting Compositions based on Jaati in different Taal. 15Marks
10. Any one composition from Chaiti, Dadra, Jhula, Savan. 15Marks
11. Gatbhav – Kanchanmrig or Shri Krishna Tula. 15Marks
12. Padhant of all the composition is must. 15Marks
13. Presenting any one story, event or modern story given by examiner through
Gatbhav. 10 Marks
Advanced Diploma 2 (Alankaar 2)
a. Stage Performance Total Marks: 100
Detailed presentation (25 to 35 Min)
b. Practical Examination Total Marks: 200
1. Ganeshstuti, Durgastuti, Ramstuti. 10 Marks
2. Special compositions of Pakhawaj in Chautaal and Dhamar.
( 5 compositions in each Taal) 15 Marks
3. Dhrupad or Lamchhad Kavitta. 10 Marks
4. Gatbhav – One impressive story from Ramayan, Mahabharat, or Bhagvata. 15 Marks
5. Special compositions in following Taals from syllabus, 20 Marks
Ras, Gajjhampa /Pancham Savari, Shikhar, Matta, Basant / Lakshmi.
Tatkar in any above mentioned Taal Barabar, Dugun, Tigun and Chaugun.
6. One Thumari(Pt. Bindadin Maharaj) 10 Marks
7. Detailed study of Ashtnayika’s. 10 Marks
8. Presentation of any five compositions in different Taals on Theka. 20 Marks
9. Mastery on Tatkar is essential. Presenting Kayada, Rela and Chalan only on Theka. 20 Marks
10. Playing Theka of Teentaal, Jhaptaal and Rupak on Tabla. Lehara playing on Harmonium is essential. 20 Marks
11. Impressive Padhant is necessary. 20 Marks