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Recognise the seven basic notes in tune, ascending and descending, across three octaves.

Clap and count the 16-beat Teentaal cycle, marking its key beats.

Sing a simple composition as per the prescribed raag.

Sing with the tanpura, holding a steady pitch from start to finish.

Notice when a note is off pitch and correct it while singing.

Sing varied note patterns (alankars) accurately at two speeds.

Sing with the tabla and land on the first beat of the cycle on time.

Perform Raag Durga and Raag Bhoopali, from their scale and signature phrase to full compositions.

Sing longer, faster phrases while sustaining pitch and breath.

Identify Durga and Bhoopali by ear and sing short improvised passages in each.

Sing softer, in-between notes accurately and add ornamentation to raag phrases.

Perform compositions in multiple rhythm cycles, such as Ektaal and Jhaptaal.

Perform raags such as Yaman, Desh, Kaafi, Khamaj, Bhimpalasi and Bageshree, and read and write compositions in Hindustani notation.

Sing fast note patterns cleanly, with agility and control across their range.

Improvise short passages of their own and perform a medium-tempo khayal.

Sing complex phrases accurately in advanced raags such as Bhairav, Jaunpuri, Patdeep and Alhaiya Bilawal.

Hold a steady rhythm at very slow tempos and sustain fast passages across several rhythm cycles.

Present a raag in full, elaborating it step by step from slow to fast tempo.

Perform in different styles, such as Dhrupad, Tarana, Thumri and Kajri, adapting voice and expression to each.

Compose own improvised passages and use them spontaneously in performance.