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WorksheetsCarnatic Music Stage 1
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 10mins
How many exercises are there in 'Swaravali Varisai'?
12
26
14
9
These exercises in Swaravali Varisai have the following line "G M P D N D P M G M P G M G R S", except:
No. 10
No. 14
No. 11
No. 12
The "PA" in the first line of Swaravali Varisai No. 5 is played by the:
Thumb
1st finger (index finger)
3rd finger (ring finger)
Fourth finger (little finger)
All these swarams (notes) belong to Carnatic Music, except:
SA
GA
DO
DHA
How many beats are there in Adhi Thalam?
8
7
4
6
The first ragam (scale) that we learn in Carnatic Music is called:
Mohanam
Malahari
Shankarabharanam
Mayamalavagowlai
What is the technique used to play 'Jantai Varisai'?
The first finger shifts up to High SA
Repeated notes should be tapped by the finger playing it
The 3rd finger MA moves back and forth to create a 'vibrato'
The 2nd finger slides up from open-string SA to the position of PA
The line, " S S R R G G R R ... " belongs to Jantai Varisai number:
2
9
5
1
The RI in the first line of Jantai Varisai number 3 is played by which finger?
The Fourth finger
The Second finger
The First finger
The Third finger
How many exercises are there in the topic 'Jantai Varisai'?
6
8
5
9
The line " S S R R G S R G... " belongs to Jantai varisai number:
5
7
4
8
What is the highest note played in Upper Sthayi Exercise number 4?
GA
MA
RI
PA
What do you call the comma ' , ' in Carnatic Music?
Karvai
Jaathi
Thalam
Swaram
In the phrase " S , , , ", how long, in counts, is the SA played for?
1
2
3
4
What is the Anga structure of Thriputa Thalam in Alankarams?
I I 0 0
I O I
I 0 0
O I
How many counts does the Laghu contain if it is set in Kanda Jaathi?
5
4
7
3
How many beats are there in a cycle of Chaturasra Jaathi Matya Thalam?
14
4
10
6
Kanda Jaathi Ata Thalam has a total of .......... beats in a cycle.
14
10
9
7
What is the name of the second Malahari Geetham taught to you by your teacher?
Shri Gananatha
Kereyaneeranu
Kundhagowra
Padhumanabha
Below are the notes found in Shankarabharanam ragam, except:
R1
M1
S
D2
In Mayamalavagowlai ragam, the 'R1' is present. What is the full name of this note?
Sadharana Gandharam
Prathi Madhyamam
Suddha Rishabam
Chatusruthi Rishabam
In the Upper Sthayi Varisai exercises, how many counts are there in the line " S , , , I S , , , II " ?
2
4
1
8
If a thalam has a Chaturasra Jathi Laghu, how many counts are there in its Laghu?
4
3
5
7
How many Thalams are there in the Sapta Tala Alankarams?
9
4
7
1
The following melody " M P I D S S R II R S I D P M P II ", belongs to the Geetham:
Padumanabha
Shri Gananatha
Kereyaneeranu
Kundhagowra
What is the symbol structure of the thalam Mishra Jathi Jhampa Thalam?
I I O O
O I
I O I
I U O
The line " S R G M P D N S " can be found in ALL the exercises in Swaravali Varisai. TRUE OR FALSE?
TRUE
FALSE
Fill in the blank for the following Nottu Swaram.
" Shyamale (a) "
Name the following symbols in order : I O I I
Laghu, Anudhrutham, Dhrutham
Laghu, Dhrutham, Laghu Laghu
Laghu
Dhrutham, Laghu
Geethams 1 to 4 are set in the ragam Malahari. TRUE or FALSE?
TRUE
FALSE
