Modules 1 – 12
- Gain a panoramic view of the course subject, “The Music of South India”, its origins, scope and context
- Become familiar with the educational system which has shaped Carnatic music for several centuries.
- Get an understanding of the different types and genres in Carnatic music.
- Become familiar with the context of “devotional” music which eventually diversified into “art music ” and “dance music”.
- Grasp the concept of “raga” and the system of 72 “melakarta” or reference scales.
- Distinguish between the main items and genres of South Indian music and dance.
- Gain an insight into those facets that attract musicians and listeners to Carnatic music.
- Explore the temporal dimension of Carnatic and classical dance music (the “tala” system) in theory and practice.
- Get acquainted with the musical instruments used today.
- Appreciate the many facets of raga-based music.
- Learn more about the rhythmic dimensions underlying Carnatic music.
- Discuss Carnatic music from an international perspective.