Indian Hindustani Classical Vocals Certification
Level 2 — Basic Development (Rāga Expansion & Control)
To develop greater rāga clarity, improved swara control and confident Teentaal handling through additional foundational Hindustani rāgas.
Practical syllabus (Hindustani classical voice)
Voice & technique
- Improved vocal stamina
- Steady tone across madhya saptak
- Reduced breath fluctuation
Rāga study (6 new rāgas)
- Each rāga with Aroha–Avaroha, clear Pakad, one Bandish and one Sargam Geet
- Suggested rāgas: Bihag, Desh, Tilak Kamod, Jaunpuri, Durga, Vrindavani Sarang (as per board list)
Laya & tāla
- Teentaal full cycle awareness
- Recognition of Sam, Khali and Tāli
- Singing bandish in slow and medium laya
Performance requirement
- Presentation of multiple rāgas (examiner choice)
- Accurate rāga grammar and sargam execution
Theory syllabus
Rāga & thaat (introductory)
- Basic idea of thaat
- Difference between rāga and scale
Tāla theory
- Structure of Teentaal
- Concept of Sam and Khali
Indicative oral prompts – Level 2
Oral / viva prompts
- Define Teentaal.
- What is Sam?
- Name any three Hindustani rāgas.
Level 2 — Practical Examination Only
| Component / Criteria | Marks |
|---|---|
| Swara Shuddhi (Pitch Accuracy) | 30 |
| Raga Identity & Grammar | 25 |
| Tala Awareness (Teentaal) | 15 |
| Voice Culture & Tone Quality | 15 |
| Bandish & Sargam Clarity | 15 |
| Total | 100 |
Pass Criteria: Minimum 50%
Note: Candidate may sing any 4–6 ragas from prescribed list. Tanpura/drone mandatory. No alap required (optional short phrases allowed). Notation NOT required.