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Manpreet Kaur
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Many colleges and universities which run MA course in Music offer various electives in order to allow students to specialise in one of these areas. This provides the candidates with streamlined expertise in the different fields of music. The specialisations are as follows:Carnatic MusicHindustani MusicVocal MusicInstrumental MusicMusic ProductionMusic Management
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The difference between MA Music and Post Graduate Diploma course in Music is that MA Music is completed in 2 years whereas PGD in Music is completed within 6 months to 1 year. Furthermore, many private music training institutes which are run by professional musicians or music directors offer the short-term PGD course whereas top universities and private colleges offer MA course which is longer in duration and students are admitted to it through entrance examination.
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To pursue a course in music, candidates must incline towards music. Moreover, they must have a basic knowledge of music. Interested candidates should be creative, innovative and willing to work for hours. Here, we have listed down the skills required to pursue a course in music:Knowledge of musicMust have completed the basic course in musicInclination for MusicShould have a special inclination towards music and can devote hours to pursue musicCreative and InnovativeMust have a creative frame of mind and can come up with new tunesRhythmic SenseShould possess a sense of rhythmHard workerAbility to work for hoursTeam workerAbility to work
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Master of Arts in Music is a postgraduate course which is extremely beneficial for those who wish to upgrade their skills in the field of music and can themselves become music teachers. This course provides scientific knowledge in the field of Carnatic music, implementing creativity in the practice of Carnatic and Hindustani Music and to implement the skills for one's professional development. After completing this course, candidates can become lecturers or professors in the field of Music and work in renowned colleges.
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The candidate needs to have completed an undergraduate course in music (either vocal or instrumental). Candidates have to also appear for the various state-level or national-level entrance examinations in order to be eligible for the admission to MA course in Music. Those candidates who have also undergone honours in Music in BA Arts can also apply for MA Music. Therefore, it is extremely important for candidates to have a background in the field of Music in order to pursue a postgraduate course in the same field.
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Manpreet Kaur
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When a candidate learns music either in BA or MA level, he is introduced to the various aspects of Carnatic and Hindustani Music such as Ragas, Talas, Rare Talas, Time theory of Ragas, Ragas used in ancient music (Devanagri and Tamil Languages), Khamas, Darbars, Sriranjini and various methods of analytical study of Music such as Theme and Sahitya through selected compositions. Candidates have to demonstrate their knowledge through practical which consists of demonstration of the various kirtis of musicians.
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Since, the dawn of civilisation, music has been considered as an inborn talent of man, which can be vocal and instrumental. Music is sung or played for self-expression, self-satisfaction, offering worship, and entertaining others. Instrumental music refers to the music produced by instruments like guitar sarod, sitar, piano, keyboard, tabla, flute, violin, etc. Arts (Fine/ Visual/ Performing) CoursesApplied Arts Course Details
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After completing your 12th grade, you can pursue a BA in Music and Fine Arts at several institutes in Shillong and the larger Northeast area of India. The following are some options to think about:North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong St. Anthony's College, Shillong University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya, Guwahati Martin Luther Christian University, ShillongDon Bosco College, TuraRegional Institute of Science and Technology, Meghalaya
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