CBSE Music Course (Class 9-12)

Learn Indian Classical & Folk Music

CBSE Music Curriculum – Class 9

Theory

  • Introduction to Indian Classical Music (Hindustani & Carnatic traditions) Definition and explanation of Swar (Notes), Saptak (Octave), Thaat (Parent Scales), and Raag
  • Knowledge of Taal (Rhythmic Cycles) – Teentaal, Jhaptaal, Keharwa, Dadra
  • Brief history of Indian music and important composers
  • Notation system and writing simple compositions

    • Practical

  • Singing of two Raags (e.g., Bhupali, Yaman) with basic Aalap and Bandish
  • Practice of Teentaal and Keharwa with hand gestures (Tali-Khali system)
  • Singing one folk song or devotional song

    • Theory

  • Detailed study of Raags (Yaman, Bhairav, Bhupali, Desh, Kafi)
  • More on Taal – Rupak, Ektal, Jhaptal, and their structure
  • Life and contributions of major composers (e.g., Tansen, Swami Haridas, Vishnu Digambar Paluskar)
  • Writing notation of compositions Comparison between Hindustani and Carnatic music

    • Practical

  • Singing of three Raags with Aalap, Bandish, and Taan
  • Practice of Jhaptal and Ektal with hand gestures Singing a Bhajan or regional folk song

    • Theory

  • Introduction to Shrutis (microtones), Alankars (ornamentations), and Gamakas (graces)
  • Understanding Mela (Carnatic) and Thaat (Hindustani) system
  • Time Theory of Raags Detailed study of Raags: Yaman, Bhairav, Bageshree, Malkauns
  • Advanced knowledge of Taal: Tilwada, Jhaptal, Chautal
  • Brief knowledge of Dhrupad and Khayal traditions

    • Practical

  • Singing of four Raags with Aalap, Bandish, and Taan
  • Performance of a Dhrupad composition in any one Raag
  • Practice of advanced Taals with Tabla accompaniment

    • Theory

  • Deep study of Raags: Yaman, Bhairav, Bageshree, Malkauns, Bhimpalasi
  • Comparative study of Taals – Jhaptal, Ektal, Tilwada, Chautal
  • Contributions of Bhatkhande and Paluskar in preserving and systematizing Hindustani music
  • Understanding of Gayaki Ang (vocal styles) – Khayal, Dhrupad, Thumri, Tappa
  • Role of Music Therapy and its effects on human emotions

    • Practical

  • Singing of five Raags with detailed Aalap, Bandish, Taan, and improvisation
  • Performance of one Thumri or Dadra
  • Advanced Taal practice with Tabla accompaniment and Layakari (rhythmic variations)
  • Stage performance or Viva Voce on any one Raag
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