Learning Objectives:

At the end of the lesson learners will be

able to:
a. Identify the musical elements of South
Asian (India);
b. Interpret the Indian music rhythms;
and
c. Appreciate the importance of music in
the lives of the people of India.
 ACTIVITY:

Rhythm Clap
Along
SOUTH ASIA
Indi
a India is the
seventh
largest
country and
the second
most
populous.
Capital: New Delhi
Largest City: Mumbai
Official Language: Hindi
Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)
Religion: Hinduism (79.8%)
 India is the largest country in South Asia.
 The current population of India
is 1,415,422,077, based on
Worldometer elaboration of the latest
United Nations data.
 The music of India reflects different
aspects of Asian culture through its
timbre, rhythm, melody, texture, form,
and style.
Taj
Mahal A monument
located in Agra,
India,
constructed
between 1631 and
1654, considered
one of the
finest examples
of Mughal
architecture in
the world.
Sacramental ‘Signs’ Of A Hindu
Married Woman
The color red, in the Hindu
tradition, signifies
suspiciousness, love, passion
and potential growth.
According to the Puranas, it
is said to be worn by married
women as a mark of their
distinct marital identity and
to ensure the longevity of
the husband.
According to ancient
Hindu scriptures, it was
believed that music was a
gift from heaven. They
thought that sound is God
and everything is a
manifestation of God.
 Vocal Music
- uses melismatic singing
-Rig Veda and Sama Veda
are sung in a Samagana
style
Traditional Music of
India • Hindustani
means classical
music of
North India
• Carnatic
means
classical music
of South India
 Hindustani Music
• In North India, the most common style
of singing is called khyal, a word
which means “imagination”
• tabla - most common instrument
for keeping rhythm Instrumental
 Carnatic


Music
refers to music from South India
directed to a Hindu god, which is why it is called
“temple music”
 Music pieces are mainly set for the voice
and with lyrics.
 Compositions called krti are devotional
songs.
 mridangam – most common instrument
for keeping rhythm
 Elements of Indian
Music
• Melody (raga)
• Harmony (drone)
• Rhythm (tala)
Raga
Drone
Tala
Kinds of Tala:
1.Dadratala – the shortest kind of tala with 6
beats, accented on 1 and unaccented on 4.
2.Tintala – 16 beats, accents on 1, 5, 13 except 9.
3.Ektala – 12 beats, accents on 1, 5, 9 except 3
and 7.
4.Jhaptala – 10 beats, accents on 1, 3, 8, except 6
5.Keherwatala – 8 beats accents on 1, 3,8 ,
except 6
 Hymn to Shiva

Po-nai ma-ta-rai bhu-mi-yai na-di-de

Yen-nai na-di-ya yen u-yi-na-tha-ne.

Un-nai na-du-van un-na-rul-tu-ve-li.

Tan-nai na-du-van tan nan tan ni ya ne.
Hymn to Shiva
(English Translation)

Silver coins, pleasures full,

no more am I wanting
Only thee do I hope
to find and purify my soul.

Gladly now do I seek

for thy holy goodness.
And in truth I shall pray
and seek in my heart for thee
With the same group. Each group will sing
the Hymn Shiva applying the assigned type
of Tala.
Rubrics:
Tone and Rhythm --------- 30
Voice Quality --------- 25
Timing --------- 25
Over – all Performance --------- 20

TOTAL --------------------- 100

ASSIGNMENT
IMPROVISE YOUR
OWN INSTRUMENT
USING ANY
RECYCABLE
MATERIALS.
 “Music is the
medicine of mind”
- John Logan -