CBSE Class 12 Carnatic Melodic Instruments Syllabus 2026-27

CARNATIC MUSIC - MELODIC INSTRUMENTS Subject Code - 032 Class XII (2026-27)

Introduction

The course in Carnatic Melodic Instruments at Secondary and Senior Secondary level, is being offered for the students, who develop an aptitude and creative ability in the art of playing melodic instruments and carry forward their capabilities in music through education. The syllabus offered in this course envisages the holistic development of the students by introducing to them, the intangible values and rich cultural heritage of our country, which have been in coexistence with music and art forms practiced through ages. The ethos and philosophical concepts that are mirrored in the ancient system of Indian music, can be appreciated by the students who learn this course. Along with the intricacies of music, this course induces a historical consciousness among the students who wish to pursue higher studies in Music. To some extent this course may even be considered as a stepping stone to vocational studies.

Objectives

To introduce to students, an understanding of certain principles related to the origin and development of Indian music through ages and to familiarize students with the rich history and diversity of Carnatic music and Melodic instruments.

lacktrian To inculcate curiosity about the formation of grama, moorchana, jaati, and further development to the raga system and intricate tala system etc.

<math>\blacktriangle</math> Music is very closely associated with many Science and Arts disciplines. One of the objectives is to make the students focus on the interdisciplinary approaches in various musical concepts.

<math>\blacktriangle</math> To develop the ability, techniques and skills of playing the instrument opted for, thus grooming the students to become professional musicians.

To motivate students to take up melodic instrumental music as a career as well as to open avenues for different careers in related fields.

lacktrian To make students aware and efficient in other subjects through integrated learning.

Students not only learn a vital aspect of Indian culture but also develop skills and qualities that benefit their overall growth and personality development.

Learning Outcome

By learning this course, students:

Will be able to understand the concepts of Melodic Instruments in Carnatic music

Will be able to understand the ragas and talas in Carnatic music

Will be able to understand the art of playing techniques of melodic instrumental music and other creative aspects of Carnatic music

Will be able to assimilate musical concepts with other disciplines

lacktrian Will be able to develop a scientific approach in all aspects through the systematic training opportunities offered during teaching – learning Process.

Will be able to think music as a career-oriented subject.

CARNATIC MUSIC - MELODIC INSTRUMENTS Subject Code - 032 Class XII (2026-27)

<u>Assessment Design</u>

S.No Component Marks

Α Theory 30

В Practical 50

C Internal Assessment 20

Curriculum & Examination Structure

1. Theory

Time: 2 Hours

Max. Marks: 30

S.No History and Theory of Indian Music

1. (i) An outline knowledge of the following Lakshana Granthas: Sangita Saramrita Sangita Sampradaya Pradarsini, Swaramelakalanidhi and Ragavibhodha, Brihaddesi
2. Short life sketch and contributions of the following: Annamacharya,

Swati Tirunal, Kshetrajna, Maha Vaidyanathalyer, Patnam

Subramanya Iyer, Ramnad Srinivasa Iyengar Mysore Doraiswamy Iyengar, Dwaram Venkataswamy, Naidu Karaikkudi Brothers, Mysore Vasudevachar.

1. (iv) Detailed study of the Manodharma Sangita
2. Definition and explanation of the following: Janaka, Janya system of Ragas, Bhashanga, Upanga, Varja, VakraRagas, Arudi, Eduppu, Jati, Grama and Murchchana, Jaati.
3. Only Brief description of the ragas prescribed
4. Candidates should be able to write in notation the kirtana in the ragas prescribed.
5. instrument opted for along with the basic techniques of playing.
6. The candidate should have an outline knowledge of the classification of instruments in general and a brief history of the instrument opted for.

1. Practical Max. Marks: 50

S.No Practical Activities

1. Ragas Prescribed: Purvikalyani, Todi, Sri, Simhendramadhyamam,

Bhairavi, Shanmukhapriya and Keeravani, Nata, Ritigaula, Saveri.

1. One varnam in Ata tala in two degrees of speed.
2. Brief outline alapana of the ragas prescribed.
3. At least one authentic compositions traditionally rendered in each of the prescribed ragas, covering the musical formsKirtanas, Kritis, Tillanas.
4. Kalpana Swaras in Adi, Rupaka and Chapu talas in two degrees of speed.
5. Tala prescribed in Adi (Single) Rupakam, Misrachapu and Khanda Chapu.
6. Presentation of a simple pallavi in Adi or Khanda Triputatala with Trikalam only.

• Teachers will refer to the distribution of marks while examining the candidate for practical examination.

1. Internal assessment & Project Work

Max. Marks: 20

CARNATIC MUSIC - MELODIC INSTRUMENTS Subject Code - 032 Class XII (2026-27)

GUIDELINES TO THE EXAMINERS FOR EVALUATION OF PRACTICALS

<u>Practical</u>

Max. Marks: 50

Duration: 30 to 45 minutes per Candidate

General Instructions:

1. Before starting the test, the candidates may be asked to submit a list of what they have been taught from the syllabus.
2. External Examiners are expected to ask questions which have direct relevance with the course and syllabus.
3. Award of marks should be in accordance with the marking scheme.

S.No Value Point Marks

1. Tuning of the candidate's instrument and questions related to it 05
2. One Ata TalaVarnam in two degrees of speed 05
3. One kriti as per the choice of the candidate with all 05 Manodharma asked
4. examiners
5. 6. Testing the knowledge on Raga Lakshanas 04
6. Testing the knowledge of Talas 04
7. Testing the knowledge of Musical forms 04
8. Details regarding different techniques of playing 03
9. Presentation of simple Pallavi 06 50

Note: External examiners have to be arranged for the 50 marks of the Practical Examination.