Certificate Course in Khasi Traditional Music

Duration: 6 Months

Full Marks: 400 Marks

Objectives:

  1. This Course will introduce the students to the basic understanding of Khasi Traditional Music.
  2. It will train them to develop their vocational skills.

Paper I: Evolution of Khasi Traditional Music:

(Theory-100 Marks)

  • Understanding Khasi Polity.
  • Concept of 'Ka Sad Ka Sunon' for the upkeep of Khasi Traditional Music.
  • Musical Terms: Sorkaria, Bthet, Madan, Jingkieng Ksing, Syrwiang Heh, Syrwiang Rit, Thymbrong, Kulai, Khnong, Shabi, 'Sai Bom, 'Sai Jur, 'Sai Syiang, Shken.

Paper II: Instrumental: 'Ka Ksing' and 'Ka Duitara':

(Theory-20 Marks, Practical-80 Marks)

  • Drum Syllables/ Ki 'Sing Tied.
  • Ka Lum Paid, Ka Shad Wait and Ka Mastieh.
  • Pieces to be identified for Duitara.

Paper III: Voice Culture:

(Theory- 50 Marks, Practical- 50 Marks)

  • Musical Terms.
  • Note Reading and Writing: Tonic Solfa, Staff Notation, Indian Notation.

Paper IV: Crafting of Khasi Traditional Musical Instruments:

(Theory-20 Marks, Practical- 80 Marks)

  • Understanding the Classification of Khasi Traditional Musical Instruments: Membranophones/ Chordophones/ Idiophones/ Bamboo Instruments etc.
  • Each students shall have to craft at least one Musical Instrument: Before the end of the session, there shall be a presentation of the assignment on that particular musical instrument chosen by the music students. All the instruments crafted by the music students shall be displayed for sale or kept in the music archives of the College.

Diploma Course in Khasi Traditional Music

Duration: 1 year

Full Marks: 500 Marks

Objectives: This course will try to upgrade the study of Khasi Traditional Music at the Undergraduate Level after the completion of Certificate Course. It will train them to develop professional skills in handling Folk/Traditional Musical Instruments. The course is a preparation for Post Graduate in Khasi Traditional Music at a later stage. Presently, it is in great demand. It is also a job oriented course. The course is also designed to enable students to develop skills in making Traditional Musical Instruments. In more ways than one, Khasi Traditional Music helps in the preservation and conservation of the environment around us.

Course Content:

Paper I: Growth and Development of Khasi Traditional Music:

(Theory-100 Marks)

  • Khasi Folk Music.
  • Khasi Traditional Music.
  • Contact with the Adjoining Areas.

Paper II: Further Training in Handling Traditional Musical Instruments:

(Theory-25 Marks, Practical-75 Marks)

  • Membranophones, Chordophones, Idiophones, Bamboo Instruments.
  • Pieces to be identified from time to time by the concerned Teacher: to be approved by the Members of the Course Committee.

Paper III: Voice Culture:

(Theory- 50 Marks, Practical- 50 Marks)

  • Technique of Voice Culture.
  • Note Reading and Writing: Tonic Solfa, Staff Notation, Indian Notation.
  • Phawars and Composed Songs.
  • Pieces to be identified from time to time by the concerned Teacher: to be approved by the Members of the Course Committee.

Paper IV: Research Assignment:

(Theory-100 Marks)

  • Synopsis to be prepared by the student under the concerned Teacher.
  • This shall be based on Fieldwork/Presentation.
  • This Assignment shall not be less than 50 pages.

Paper V: Stage Performance before an invited Audience:

(100 Marks)

  • Individual.
  • Group.

Course Co-ordinator - Mr. A. Snaitang, Associate Professor, Khasi Department

Sl. No.

Name

Qualification

Year of joining

Mrs. Larihun Mawlong

M.A. in Music

2013

Ms. Phibarilin Sohkhlet

P.G. Diploma in Music

2017