Nottusvaras - A set of Indo Western compositions

SKILLS: Musical Expression | Creative Performance | Cultural Appreciation

Course Fee - ₹ 1000

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Overview

This micro-credential explores Muthuswami Dikshitar’s Nottusvara compositions, blending Carnatic and Western musical traditions. Learners strengthen pitch, rhythm, and performance skills through guided practice, theory, and assessments while gaining musicological insights into South Asian culture, cross-cultural music, and foundational musicianship through practical and theoretical learning.

START DATE

Jul 01 2026

END DATE

Oct 15 2026

Delivery Mode

Online

Duration

15 Hours

Type

Theory

Course Fee

₹ 1000

Credentials and Certification

1 Credit

Course Category Micro-Credentials (Advanced)

TARGET AUDIENCE CHRIST University students

Digital Credential

indicating verified micro-credential completion.

RECOMMENDED FOR

Students exploring industry-relevent skills

Professionals planning to upskill and reskill

Faculty building digital deployment literacy

COURSE DELIVERY

Action-based learning materials with guided assessments and faculty support.

Course Outcomes

Our curriculum matches modern standard practices to provide exceptional training milestones.

Foundations of Nottusvaras

Understand the origin, structure, and musical characteristics of Nottusvaras while exploring their significance in Indo-Western musical traditions.

CORE KNOWLEDGE

Performance Techniques

Develop practical performance skills by singing or playing Nottusvara compositions with accurate svara, laya, expression, and musical precision.

PRACTICAL LEARNING

Theory and Composition

Learn the theoretical concepts, compositional style, and artistic features of Nottusvaras while understanding the contributions of the composer.

MUSIC THEORY

Rhythm and Arrangement

Apply simple rhythmic patterns and compositional arrangements to enhance musical interpretation, coordination, and expressive performance techniques.

RHYTHMIC SKILLS

Indo-Western Musical Traditions

Explore the harmonious integration of Indian and Western musical elements through the study and performance of Nottusvara compositions.

CULTURAL HERITAGE

Musical Expression and Appreciation

Develop confidence in performance while appreciating the artistic, cultural, and educational value of Indo-Western musical compositions.

PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

UG and PG students

Course Instructor

Expert guidance from acclaimed industry professional leaders.

Dr. Sharanya Sriram

Assistant Professor

Dr. Sharanya Sriram is Assistant Professor of Performing Arts at Christ University, Bengaluru, and a distinguished Carnatic vocalist, researcher, and educator. A regular performer at prestigious music festivals, she is an award-winning music teacher, prolific scholar specializing in ragas, and accomplished blogger, blending academic excellence with artistic distinction.

Program Overview

Academic Curriculum

A meticulous, guided learning path engineered to transform your cloud engineering expertise.

Module-1

Understanding the Pedagogical value

Module-2

Foundation and Scale Mastery

Module-3

Nottusvara compositions in Tisra Gathi Rhythm

Module-4