CBSE Class 9 Hindustani Music (Percussion Instruments) Syllabus 2024-25

CBSE Class 9 Hindustani Music (Percussion Instruments) Syllabus 2024-25

Students must follow the updated CBSE syllabus to ensure they are aligned with the official curriculum. With the most recent syllabus, students can focus on important topics, manage their study time effectively, and prepare for their exams with confidence using myCBSEGuide App. The CBSE Class 9 Hindustani Music (Percussion Instruments) syllabus for the 2024-25 academic session is designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of the key concepts and techniques used in the percussion section of Hindustani classical music. This syllabus introduces students to important rhythmic structures such as Theka, Kayada, Rela, Palta, Tihai, Tukra, and Paran. Additionally, it includes a study of the structure and parts of one prescribed percussion instrument, offering a holistic view of this integral component of Indian music.

Key Topics in the CBSE Class 9 Hindustani Music (Percussion Instruments) Syllabus 2024-25

1. Theka and Kayada
   • Theka: The basic rhythmic pattern played on the tabla or other percussion instruments during a performance.
   • Kayada: A rhythmic composition involving a repeating cycle, often used in classical music performances.
2. Rela and Palta
   • Rela: A fast-paced rhythmic composition often used in Tabla performances, featuring quick, intricate strokes.
   • Palta: A variation or repetition of a rhythmic pattern that forms a significant part of the percussion repertoire.
3. Tihai and Tukra
   • Tihai: A rhythmic pattern that concludes a musical piece, played three times to mark the end of a section or the entire performance.
   • Tukra: A short rhythmic phrase that is part of the traditional repertoire in Hindustani percussion music.
4. Paran
   • Paran: A more complex rhythmic phrase that is generally used in the context of Tabla or Pakhawaj playing, often serving as a concluding rhythmic motif.
5. Structure and Parts of a Percussion Instrument
   • The syllabus also includes the study of the structure and components of a prescribed percussion instrument from the syllabus, such as the Tabla, Pakhawaj, or Mridangam. Students will gain insight into how these instruments are crafted and their individual parts.

Importance of the CBSE Class 9 Hindustani Music (Percussion Instruments) Syllabus

• Rhythmic Mastery: Understanding the intricate rhythmic structures is essential for students to master Hindustani percussion instruments.
• Cultural Understanding: This syllabus deepens students’ appreciation of traditional Indian percussion music and its rich cultural heritage.
• Skill Development: The syllabus encourages students to develop their practical skills in playing percussion instruments and understanding their rhythmic patterns.

By using the updated CBSE Class 9 Hindustani Music (Percussion Instruments) syllabus, students can ensure they are well-prepared for their exams and have a comprehensive understanding of this important aspect of Indian classical music. Download the syllabus from our website myCBSEguide now to start preparing and ensure success in your exams.

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CBSE Class 9
Hindustani Music (Percussion Instruments) (Code No. 036)
Syllabus (2024-25)

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Total: 100 Marks
Time: 02 hours
Theory: 30 Marks
Practical: 50 Marks
Time: 15-20 Minutes for each candidate

1. Examiners are requested to ask the questions directly related to the syllabus.
2. Marks should be awarded in accordance with the marking scheme.

Distribution of Marks

Sr. No.	Value Points	Marks
1.	Basic techniques and bols of Tabla or Pakhawaj.	05
2.	Basic knowledge of Kayadas or Relas, Tihai Sadharan Tukras or Parans Chakradar Tukras or Parans Mukharas and Damdar Tihais in Teentala or Aditala.	08
3.	Knowledge of Kayada or Rela, Paltas, Tihai Tukras or Parans in Jhaptala or Sultala	08
4.	Ability to perform Kayadasor Relas, Paltas, Tihai Tukras or Parans, Damdar and Bedamdar Tihais in Teentala or Aditala.	08
5.	Demonstration of Thekas of Teentala or Aditala, Jhaptala or Sultala, Ektala or Chartala with hand beats	05
6.	Thekas of Keharwa and Dadra with few variations	03
7.	Variations of Thekas in the following prescribed Talas:- Teentala or Aditala Jhaptala or Sultala	03
8.	Solo Performance in any one of the prescribed Tala: Teental or Aditala Jhaptala or Sultala	10

*Teachers will refer to the distribution of Marks while examining the candidate for Practical Examination.
Internal Assessment (20 Marks)

Course Structure

Theory – 40 period
Time : 02 hours
Marks : 30

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..

No.	Units	No. of Periods (60)	Marks
Units 1		06	6
1.1	Definition of the following: Tala, Laya, Sam, Tali, Khali	03
1.2	Theka, Kayada, Rela, Palta, Tihai, Tukra and Paran.	03
Unit 2		08	6
2.1	Basic knowledge of the instrument opted for	04
2.2	Basis Knowledge of the structure and various parts of any one percussion instrument from prescribed syllabus.	04
Unit 3		10	6
3.1	Elementary knowledge of the origin of Tabla	04
3.2	Elementary knowledge of various Gharanas of Tabla	06
Unit 4		06	6
4.1	An outline History of Hindustani Music of Modern Period with special reference to the works of V.N. Bhathande.	03
4.2	Notation system of V.N. Bhatkhande	03
Unit 5		10	6
5.1	Description and ability to do Tala Notation with Thah and Dugun Laya in Teentala or Aditala, Ektala or Chautala	05
5.2	Ability to write Rela, Sadharan Tukra or Sadharan Paran, Chakradar Tukra or Chakradar and Paran in Tala Notation system in Teental or Aditala.	05

Practical – 100 Period (50 Marks)

S.No.	Topics	No. of periods (160)
1.	Knowledge of basic techniques and bols of Tabla or Pakhawaj and ability to do combinations of syllables.	05
2.	Ability to play one Kayadas or Rela with four paltas and Tihai. One sadharan Tukras or Parans, one Chakradar Tukras or Parans, Two Mukharas, Two Damdar Tihais in Teentala or Adi Tala.	25
3.	Ability to play One Kayada or Relain Sultala with two paltas and Tihai, One Tukra or Paran and One Damdar Tihai.	15
4.	Ability to play one Advance Kayadas or Relas, one Advance Chakradar Tukras or Parans, One Damdar and One Bedamdar Tihai in Teentala or Adi tala.	15
5.	Ability to play Thekas of Teentala or Aditala, Jhaptala or Sultala, with Thah and Dugunlaya.	10
6.	Ability to play Ektala or Chautala, Keharwa or Chautala and Dadra with two variations in Thah and Dugun Layas.	10
7.	Ability to play variations of Thekas in prescribed Talas.	10
8.	Solo performance at least 8-10 minutes in Teentala or Adi tala.	10

Internal Assessment: 20 Marks

1. Project File: 05 Marks
   • Writing the compositions Kayada, Rela, Chakrader, Tukara or Paran, Farmaishi Chakradhar, Tukara or Paran of talas prescribed in the syllabus innotation.
   • Identifying and Interviewing neighborhood artists.
   • Draw & label any one instrument (percussion).
   • Description and writing the notation of prescribed Talas with Layakaries (Thah, Dugun, Tigun, Chaugun).
   • Knowledge about any one of the percussion artist.
2. Project work: 05 Marks
   Suggestive Topics *
   Interrelationship of the following;
   1. Music and Physics (Sound – Frequency, Vibration, Pitch, Intensity, Timbre)
   2. Music and Mathematics (Mathematical Calculation of laya)
   3. Music and History (Development of Music during the medieval period)
   4. Music and Geography (Development of Music in varied cultural zones e.g. songs, instruments in mountainous or hilly areas)
   5. Music and languages – Dialects in folk Music
      * Students may choose any one of the above topics or any other topic for project in consultation with teacher.
3. Periodic practical Test, restricted to three in an Academic year: 10 Marks
   Average of best two tests to be taken for final marks submission. Each test will examine a candidate to perform solo recital in prescribed Talas with Kayada or Rela, Tukra or Chakradar, Paran in Teentala or Aaditala.

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