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Question Papers and Practice Kit

Past exam papers to prepare with, plus the books and instruments our teachers recommend for practice at home.

Exam preparation

Question papers

Past papers from the Karnataka state music exams in Carnatic music, Hindustani music and tabla, from Junior to Vidwat. These exams were conducted by KSEAB and are now conducted by Dr. Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University, Mysuru. The papers are for reference and study only.

73 papers

Practical paper 1

Carnatic vocal · Junior (MU 01) · Dec 2022 · KSEAB · PDF

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Practical paper 2

Carnatic vocal · Junior (MU 01) · Dec 2022 · KSEAB · PDF

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Listening paper (Shravana gnana)

Carnatic music · Junior (MU 01–02) · Dec 2022 · KSEAB · PDF

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Theory paper (Shastra)

Carnatic music · Junior (MU 01–02) · Dec 2022 · KSEAB · PDF

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Practical papers 1 & 2 · sets 1–6

Carnatic vocal & instrumental · Junior (MU 01–02) · Dec 2021 · KSEEB · PDF

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Listening and theory papers

Carnatic music · Junior (MU 01–02) · Dec 2021 · KSEEB · PDF

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Practical paper 1

Carnatic vocal · Senior (MU 03) · Dec 2022 · KSEAB · PDF

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Practical paper 2

Carnatic vocal · Senior (MU 03) · Dec 2022 · KSEAB · PDF

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More papers will be added as they become available. Ask your teacher if you need a specific year.

Recommended

Books and instruments

Chosen by our teachers; Buy now opens Amazon. You don’t need your own instrument to start: we provide one in class, and your teacher will tell you when it’s time to buy.