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🎵 1st Year Tabla Syllabus – Prayag Sangeet Samiti

✅ Practical (60 Marks)

1. Thekas (to be practiced and presented in Dugun and Chaugun layas):

  • Teen Taal (16 Matras)

  • Dadra (6 Matras)

  • Keharwa (8 Matras)

2. Kayda, Palta & Tihaai:

  • 1 simple Kayda with 2–3 Paltas in Teen Taal

  • 1 simple Tihaai in Teen Taal

3. Bols & Recitation (Padhant):

  • Recitation of basic Bols (in Taal)

  • Clear pronunciation and hand movements (Taal visualization)

4. Taal Recognition:

  • Clap (Taali-Khaali) and recite:

  • Teen Taal

  • Dadra

  • Keharwa

📚 Theory (40 Marks)

1. Definitions:

  • Taal

  • Laya

  • Matra

  • Theka

  • Sam

  • Tali

  • Khali

  • Vibhag

2. General Knowledge:

  • Parts of Tabla & Bayan

  • History and origin of Tabla (brief)

  • Importance of Laya and Taal in music

3. Writing of Thekas:

  • Write Teen Taal, Dadra, Keharwa (with Tali and Khali)

4. Notation system:

  • Basic knowledge of Bhatkhande or Vishnu Digambar notation systeWrite

🎵 2nd Year Tabla Syllabus – Prayag Sangeet Samiti

✅ PRACTICAL (60 Marks)

1. Thekas to Practice (in Dugun & Chaugun Layas):

  • Teen Taal (16 Matras)

  • Dadra (6 Matras)

  • Keharwa (8 Matras)

  • Rupak Taal (7 Matras)

2. Kayda, Palta & Tihaai:

  • One Kayda with 3–4 Paltas in Teen Taal

  • One Tihaai in Teen Taal

  • Basic Mukhda in Teen Taal or Rupak

3. Tukra or Chakradar:

  • One Tukra or simple Chakradar in Teen Taal

4. Recitation (Padhant):

  • Padhant of all Thekas and compositions with proper hand movements and layakari

5. Taal Recognition (Oral):

  • Recognize and demonstrate:

  • Teen Taal

  • Dadra

  • Keharwa

  • Rupak

📚 THEORY (40 Marks)

1. Definitions:

  • Kayda

  • Palta

  • Tihaai

  • Mukhda

  • Tukra

  • Chakradar

  • Dugun, Tigun, Chaugun

2. Thekas & Writing in Notation:

  • Teen Taal, Dadra, Keharwa, and Rupak (with Tali, Khali, Sam, Matras)

3. Instruments:

  • Construction of Tabla & Bayan

  • Tuning of Tabla

  • Importance of the Syahi (black spot)

4. General Knowledge:

  • Brief history and development of Tabla

  • Introduction to some Gharanas (Delhi, Ajrada, Lucknow)

5. Composer Knowledge (Optional):

  • Names of prominent Tabla maestros like Ustad Ahmed Jan Thirakwa, Pandit Kishan Maharaj, etc.

🪘 3rd Year Tabla Syllabus – Prayag Sangeet Samiti

(Madhyama Pratham)

✅ PRACTICAL EXAMINATION – 60 Marks

1. Taals to be Played:

  • Perform the following taals in Ekgun (single speed), Dugun (double speed), and Tigun (triple speed) where applicable:

  • Teentaal (16 Matras) – Theka with:

2 Kaydas with Paltas and Tihaai

  • 1 Rela

  • 2 Tukras

  • Jhaptal (10 Matras) – Theka with:

  • 1 Kayda + Palta + Tihaai

  • 1 Tukra

  • Keharwa (8 Matras) – Theka with variations and one simple Laggi

  • Dadra (6 Matras) – Theka with variations and one Laggi

  • Rupak (7 Matras) – Basic Theka with 1 variation

2. Padhant (Recitation):

  • Verbal recitation of all compositions with Tali-Khali and proper Bols

  • Counting of Matras, Vibhag, and Sam

📚 THEORY EXAMINATION – 40 Marks

1. Definitions and Explanations:

  • Taal, Laya (Vilambit, Madhya, Drut)

  • Avartan, Matra, Vibhag, Sam, Tali, Khali

  • Kayda, Rela, Tukra, Tihaai

  • Dugun, Tigun

  • Bols of Tabla and their articulation

2. Theoretical Knowledge:

  • Write theoretical notations of:

  • Teentaal Kayda with 2 Paltas and Tihaai

  • Jhaptal with 1 Kayda

  • Keharwa and Dadra Theka with 1 variation each

Explain:

  • The structure of a Kayda

  • Difference between Kayda and Rela

3. Instrumental Knowledge:

  • Parts of Tabla (Dayan and Bayan)

  • Basic tuning of Tabla

  • Materials used in making Tabla

🎵 4th Year Tabla Syllabus – Prayag Sangeet Samiti

✅ PRACTICAL (60 Marks)

1. Thekas (in various layas):

  • Teen Taal (16 Matras)

  • Dadra (6 Matras)

  • Keharwa (8 Matras)

  • Rupak (7 Matras)

  • Jhaptal (10 Matras)

  • Ektal (12 Matras)

2. Compositions (Advanced):

  • One Kayda with 4–5 Paltas and a Tihaai in:

  • Teen Taal

  • Jhaptal

  • One Peshkar in Teen Taal

  • One Rela in Teen Taal

  • One Mukhda, Tukra, and Chakradar in Teen Taal or Jhaptal

3. Layakari:

  • Dugun, Tigun, Chaugun, Aad (1.5x), and Kuad (1.25x)

  • Ability to show layakari while performing

4. Padhant (Recitation):

  • Oral recitation of all compositions with correct hand gestures and laya control

5. Taal Identification:

  • Recognition and clapping/reciting of all Taals listed above

📚 THEORY (40 Marks)

1. Definitions:

  • Rela

  • Aad Laya

  • Kuad Laya

  • Biyad Laya

  • Uthan

  • Mohra

  • Paran (basic knowledge)

2. Notation Writing:

  • Notation of Teen Taal, Jhaptal, Ektal, Dadra, Keharwa, and Rupak

  • Write notations for:

  • Kayda, Peshkar, Rela, Tukra, Chakradar

3. Gharanas:

Knowledge of at least three Gharanas:

  • Delhi

  • Lucknow

  • Ajrada

  • Farrukhabad

  • Their special features and compositions

4. Instrument & Sound Science:

  • How Tabla sound is produced

  • Importance of Syahi (black spot)

  • Maintenance & care of the instrument

5. Brief Notes on Maestros:

  • Contributions of great Tabla artists:

  • Ustad Amir Hussain Khan

  • Pt. Samta Prasad

  • Ustad Ahmed Jan Thirakwa

  • Ustad Zakir Hussain

🎵 4th Year Tabla Syllabus – Prayag Sangeet Samiti

✅ PRACTICAL (60 Marks)

1. Thekas (in various layas):

  • Teen Taal (16 Matras)

  • Dadra (6 Matras)

  • Keharwa (8 Matras)

  • Rupak (7 Matras)

  • Jhaptal (10 Matras)

  • Ektal (12 Matras)

2. Compositions (Advanced):

  • One Kayda with 4–5 Paltas and a Tihaai in:

  • Teen Taal

  • Jhaptal

  • One Peshkar in Teen Taal

  • One Rela in Teen Taal

  • One Mukhda, Tukra, and Chakradar in Teen Taal or Jhaptal

3. Layakari:

  • Dugun, Tigun, Chaugun, Aad (1.5x), and Kuad (1.25x)

  • Ability to show layakari while performing

4. Padhant (Recitation):

  • Oral recitation of all compositions with correct hand gestures and laya control

5. Taal Identification:

  • Recognition and clapping/reciting of all Taals listed above

📚 THEORY (40 Marks)

1. Definitions:

  • Rela

  • Aad Laya

  • Kuad Laya

  • Biyad Laya

  • Uthan

  • Mohra

  • Paran (basic knowledge)

2. Notation Writing:

  • Notation of Teen Taal, Jhaptal, Ektal, Dadra, Keharwa, and Rupak

  • Write notations for:

  • Kayda, Peshkar, Rela, Tukra, Chakradar

3. Gharanas:

  • Knowledge of at least three Gharanas:

  • Delhi

  • Lucknow

  • Ajrada

  • Farrukhabad

  • Their special features and compositions

4. Instrument & Sound Science:

  • How Tabla sound is produced

  • Importance of Syahi (black spot)

  • Maintenance & care of the instrument

5. Brief Notes on Maestros:

  • Contributions of great Tabla artists:

  • Ustad Amir Hussain Khan

  • Pt. Samta Prasad

  • Ustad Ahmed Jan Thirakwa

  • Ustad Zakir Hussain

🎵 6th Year Tabla Syllabus – Prayag Sangeet Samiti (Madhyama Pratham)

✅ PRACTICAL (60 Marks)

1. Thekas (in different Layas):

  • Teen Taal (16 Matras)

  • Jhaptal (10 Matras)

  • Rupak (7 Matras)

  • Ektal (12 Matras)

  • Dadra (6 Matras)

  • Keharwa (8 Matras)

  • Must be presented in Dugun, Tigun, Chaugun, and Layakari like Aadi, Kuad, Biyad

2. Compositions (from different Gharanas):

  • In Teen Taal, and optionally in Jhaptal or Ektal:

  • 2 Peshkars

  • 2 Kaydas (with multiple Paltas and Tihaai)

  • 2 Relas

  • 2 Tukras

  • 1 Mukhda

  • 1 Chakradar

  • 1 Paran

3. Padhant (Recitation):

  • Oral recitation of all compositions with hand gestures

  • Understanding of Tali–Khali, Sam, Layakari while reciting

4. Practical Layakari Demonstration:

  • Presenting Tukras or Kaydas in Dugun, Tigun, Chaugun

  • Simple Aad or Kuad layakari demonstrations

5. Basic Accompaniment:

  • Demonstrate accompaniment with light classical or Bhajan using Keharwa, Dadra, or Rupak

📚 THEORY (40 Marks)

1. Definitions & Concepts:

  • Peshkar, Kayda, Rela, Tukra, Mukhda, Chakradar, Paran

  • Layakari: Dugun, Tigun, Chaugun, Aad, Kuad, Biyad

  • Gharana, Avartan, Vibhag, Matra

  • Difference between Nagma and Lehra

2. Notation Writing:

  • Notation of:

  • Teen Taal

  • Ektal

  • Jhaptal

  • Rupak

  • Keharwa & Dadra

  • Various compositions (Kayda, Rela, Tukra, Chakradar)

3. Gharana Studies:

  • In-depth features of Delhi, Lucknow, Ajrada, Farrukhabad

  • Differences in playing style and composition types

  • Basic compositions from at least two Gharanas

4. Instrument Knowledge:

  • Advanced tuning methods

  • Construction details of Dayan and Bayan

  • Material, weight, tonal differences across regions

  • Syahi making and maintenance

5. Biographical Notes:

  • Contributions and styles of:

  • Ustad Ahmed Jan Thirakwa

  • Pt. Kishan Maharaj

  • Pt. Anokhelal Mishra

  • Ustad Alla Rakha

  • Pt. Samta Prasad

  • Ustad Zakir Hussain