NCERT Textbook: Performance | Arts (kriti) Class 7 - New NCERT PDF Download

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There are many steps 
that  lead to a successful 
performance. It is 
helpful to remember 
that there is more than 
singing and playing. 
PERFORMANCE
ACTIVITY 9.1: VISUALISE A PERFORMANCE 
To begin your planning, think of the following:
 ? Where will it be? 
 ? When will it be? 
 ? How long will it be? 
 ? Who will be your 
audience? 
 ? Will the performance 
have a theme and title? 
 ? Is this performance 
intended for a 
particular event  
or occasion? 
 ? Are there any 
elements from other 
performances that you 
particularly enjoyed 
and would like to 
incorporate? 
There is a lot to contribute to a successful 
performance even if you are not on stage.
This chapter is divided into three parts to 
help you build a successful performance— 
Plan, Prepare and Perform!
PART A: PLAN 
Like most activities, the planning phase 
is the most important one while putting a 
performance together. Follow all the steps in 
the planning stage to think about what your 
final performance can be.
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9 
There are many steps 
that  lead to a successful 
performance. It is 
helpful to remember 
that there is more than 
singing and playing. 
PERFORMANCE
ACTIVITY 9.1: VISUALISE A PERFORMANCE 
To begin your planning, think of the following:
 ? Where will it be? 
 ? When will it be? 
 ? How long will it be? 
 ? Who will be your 
audience? 
 ? Will the performance 
have a theme and title? 
 ? Is this performance 
intended for a 
particular event  
or occasion? 
 ? Are there any 
elements from other 
performances that you 
particularly enjoyed 
and would like to 
incorporate? 
There is a lot to contribute to a successful 
performance even if you are not on stage.
This chapter is divided into three parts to 
help you build a successful performance— 
Plan, Prepare and Perform!
PART A: PLAN 
Like most activities, the planning phase 
is the most important one while putting a 
performance together. Follow all the steps in 
the planning stage to think about what your 
final performance can be.
99  |  PERFORMANCE 
ACTIVITY 9.2: CREATE A SONG LIST
Work with your teacher to make a list of songs that could be used 
for the performance. Everyone can contribute songs that they 
know and like, that would work well for the performance. You 
can choose songs from this book and other songs you already 
know.
Here is a song that you can sing as an invocation or welcome 
song.
SWAGATHAM SHUBHA SWAGATHAM
Swagatham shubha swagatham
Atha swagatham, shubha swagatham 
Anand mangala mangalam (× 2) 
Nitha priyam bharatha bharatham
Atha swagatham, shubha swagatham (× 2)  
Nitya nirantharatha, navatha, maanavatha, samatha, mamatha, 
Saarathi saath manorath ka jo anivaar nahi thamtha 
Sankalp avijith abhimatham anandha mangala mangalam
Atha swagatham, shubha swagatham  
Kusumith nayi kaamnayein surabith nayi saadhnayein 
Maitrimath kridaangan mein pramudith bandhu bhaavanayein 
Shashwath suvikashitha athi shubham ananda mangala mangalam 
Music has been a part of many important 
events. The 1982 Asian Games, an 
international sporting event, was held 
in New Delhi. Swagatham shubha 
swagatham, composed by renowned 
Sitar maestro, Pandit 
Ravi Shankar,  
was sung at the 
inauguration 
ceremony. 
DO YOU 
KNOW?
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9 
There are many steps 
that  lead to a successful 
performance. It is 
helpful to remember 
that there is more than 
singing and playing. 
PERFORMANCE
ACTIVITY 9.1: VISUALISE A PERFORMANCE 
To begin your planning, think of the following:
 ? Where will it be? 
 ? When will it be? 
 ? How long will it be? 
 ? Who will be your 
audience? 
 ? Will the performance 
have a theme and title? 
 ? Is this performance 
intended for a 
particular event  
or occasion? 
 ? Are there any 
elements from other 
performances that you 
particularly enjoyed 
and would like to 
incorporate? 
There is a lot to contribute to a successful 
performance even if you are not on stage.
This chapter is divided into three parts to 
help you build a successful performance— 
Plan, Prepare and Perform!
PART A: PLAN 
Like most activities, the planning phase 
is the most important one while putting a 
performance together. Follow all the steps in 
the planning stage to think about what your 
final performance can be.
99  |  PERFORMANCE 
ACTIVITY 9.2: CREATE A SONG LIST
Work with your teacher to make a list of songs that could be used 
for the performance. Everyone can contribute songs that they 
know and like, that would work well for the performance. You 
can choose songs from this book and other songs you already 
know.
Here is a song that you can sing as an invocation or welcome 
song.
SWAGATHAM SHUBHA SWAGATHAM
Swagatham shubha swagatham
Atha swagatham, shubha swagatham 
Anand mangala mangalam (× 2) 
Nitha priyam bharatha bharatham
Atha swagatham, shubha swagatham (× 2)  
Nitya nirantharatha, navatha, maanavatha, samatha, mamatha, 
Saarathi saath manorath ka jo anivaar nahi thamtha 
Sankalp avijith abhimatham anandha mangala mangalam
Atha swagatham, shubha swagatham  
Kusumith nayi kaamnayein surabith nayi saadhnayein 
Maitrimath kridaangan mein pramudith bandhu bhaavanayein 
Shashwath suvikashitha athi shubham ananda mangala mangalam 
Music has been a part of many important 
events. The 1982 Asian Games, an 
international sporting event, was held 
in New Delhi. Swagatham shubha 
swagatham, composed by renowned 
Sitar maestro, Pandit 
Ravi Shankar,  
was sung at the 
inauguration 
ceremony. 
DO YOU 
KNOW?
100  |  KRITI
ACTIVITY 9.3: INCLUDING FOLK MUSIC
Keeping in mind your ideas for the 
performance, look for a folk song from 
a tradition other than yours. You can 
research online, or ask musicians and 
music educators you know. You can even 
choose from what you have already learnt. 
As an example, here’s a folk song for 
you to learn:
Ee la ya lori la la la lori  
Ee la ya lori la la la lori 
Lori danguda lori bulai de 
Lori danguda lori bulai de   
Barane barane sita kaniya 
Barane barane sita kaniya 
Sita kaniya magi aailu
Lakhmi kaniya bibha hai bu 
Sita kaniya bibha hai bu 
Aache boile aache bala ya 
Puruba neeti ke magi aailu 
Puruba neeti ke magi aailu 
Lori k lori la la lori 
Lori k lori la la lori 
Lori k lori la la la lori
Betu danguda betu bulai de
Betu danguda betu bulai de
Barane barane Lakhmi kaniya
Barane barane Lakhmi kaniya
Lakhmi kaniya magi aailu
Nai baile naib ala ya
Puruba neeti ke buli aailu
Puruba neeti ke buli aailu
Ee la ya lori la la lori
Ee la ya lori la la lori
ODIA SONG 
This is a folk song of the tribals of Koraput, Odisha. This is sung 
widely during the celebration of Chaita Paraba. The song is 
about coming together and celebrating the festival with love  
and enthusiasm.
Dances from Chhattisgarh
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9 
There are many steps 
that  lead to a successful 
performance. It is 
helpful to remember 
that there is more than 
singing and playing. 
PERFORMANCE
ACTIVITY 9.1: VISUALISE A PERFORMANCE 
To begin your planning, think of the following:
 ? Where will it be? 
 ? When will it be? 
 ? How long will it be? 
 ? Who will be your 
audience? 
 ? Will the performance 
have a theme and title? 
 ? Is this performance 
intended for a 
particular event  
or occasion? 
 ? Are there any 
elements from other 
performances that you 
particularly enjoyed 
and would like to 
incorporate? 
There is a lot to contribute to a successful 
performance even if you are not on stage.
This chapter is divided into three parts to 
help you build a successful performance— 
Plan, Prepare and Perform!
PART A: PLAN 
Like most activities, the planning phase 
is the most important one while putting a 
performance together. Follow all the steps in 
the planning stage to think about what your 
final performance can be.
99  |  PERFORMANCE 
ACTIVITY 9.2: CREATE A SONG LIST
Work with your teacher to make a list of songs that could be used 
for the performance. Everyone can contribute songs that they 
know and like, that would work well for the performance. You 
can choose songs from this book and other songs you already 
know.
Here is a song that you can sing as an invocation or welcome 
song.
SWAGATHAM SHUBHA SWAGATHAM
Swagatham shubha swagatham
Atha swagatham, shubha swagatham 
Anand mangala mangalam (× 2) 
Nitha priyam bharatha bharatham
Atha swagatham, shubha swagatham (× 2)  
Nitya nirantharatha, navatha, maanavatha, samatha, mamatha, 
Saarathi saath manorath ka jo anivaar nahi thamtha 
Sankalp avijith abhimatham anandha mangala mangalam
Atha swagatham, shubha swagatham  
Kusumith nayi kaamnayein surabith nayi saadhnayein 
Maitrimath kridaangan mein pramudith bandhu bhaavanayein 
Shashwath suvikashitha athi shubham ananda mangala mangalam 
Music has been a part of many important 
events. The 1982 Asian Games, an 
international sporting event, was held 
in New Delhi. Swagatham shubha 
swagatham, composed by renowned 
Sitar maestro, Pandit 
Ravi Shankar,  
was sung at the 
inauguration 
ceremony. 
DO YOU 
KNOW?
100  |  KRITI
ACTIVITY 9.3: INCLUDING FOLK MUSIC
Keeping in mind your ideas for the 
performance, look for a folk song from 
a tradition other than yours. You can 
research online, or ask musicians and 
music educators you know. You can even 
choose from what you have already learnt. 
As an example, here’s a folk song for 
you to learn:
Ee la ya lori la la la lori  
Ee la ya lori la la la lori 
Lori danguda lori bulai de 
Lori danguda lori bulai de   
Barane barane sita kaniya 
Barane barane sita kaniya 
Sita kaniya magi aailu
Lakhmi kaniya bibha hai bu 
Sita kaniya bibha hai bu 
Aache boile aache bala ya 
Puruba neeti ke magi aailu 
Puruba neeti ke magi aailu 
Lori k lori la la lori 
Lori k lori la la lori 
Lori k lori la la la lori
Betu danguda betu bulai de
Betu danguda betu bulai de
Barane barane Lakhmi kaniya
Barane barane Lakhmi kaniya
Lakhmi kaniya magi aailu
Nai baile naib ala ya
Puruba neeti ke buli aailu
Puruba neeti ke buli aailu
Ee la ya lori la la lori
Ee la ya lori la la lori
ODIA SONG 
This is a folk song of the tribals of Koraput, Odisha. This is sung 
widely during the celebration of Chaita Paraba. The song is 
about coming together and celebrating the festival with love  
and enthusiasm.
Dances from Chhattisgarh
101  |  PERFORMANCE 
PART B: PREPARE
ACTIVITY 9.4: REHEARSAL AND FEEDBACK
 ? Once you have chosen your song, or set of 
songs, practise it. 
 ? When you are performing with a group, 
practise together so everyone works well. 
 ? Find ways to use the elements you learnt in 
Chapter 1, such as singing in parts or in canon, 
or using body percussion and synchronisation.
 ? If you are a vocalist, think of the lyrics of the 
song and the kind of emotion and story you 
are trying to convey. 
 ? If you are an instrumentalist, think about how 
you can play with dynamics and feeling. Know 
when you are the lead and when you are 
supporting others. 
 ? Find musical parts for all the performers. See 
how each person is using their strengths and 
making the performance better. If you do 
not have instruments, see how else you can 
support the performance — sometimes you 
can even use a stick to keep the beat.
 ? When you are ready, perform for your teacher 
or a friend and ask for feedback. This will help 
you enhance your strengths and work on your 
weaknesses. 
 ? Make a practise plan, based on the feedback you 
have received.
Orchestra from Assam — Kala Utsav
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9 
There are many steps 
that  lead to a successful 
performance. It is 
helpful to remember 
that there is more than 
singing and playing. 
PERFORMANCE
ACTIVITY 9.1: VISUALISE A PERFORMANCE 
To begin your planning, think of the following:
 ? Where will it be? 
 ? When will it be? 
 ? How long will it be? 
 ? Who will be your 
audience? 
 ? Will the performance 
have a theme and title? 
 ? Is this performance 
intended for a 
particular event  
or occasion? 
 ? Are there any 
elements from other 
performances that you 
particularly enjoyed 
and would like to 
incorporate? 
There is a lot to contribute to a successful 
performance even if you are not on stage.
This chapter is divided into three parts to 
help you build a successful performance— 
Plan, Prepare and Perform!
PART A: PLAN 
Like most activities, the planning phase 
is the most important one while putting a 
performance together. Follow all the steps in 
the planning stage to think about what your 
final performance can be.
99  |  PERFORMANCE 
ACTIVITY 9.2: CREATE A SONG LIST
Work with your teacher to make a list of songs that could be used 
for the performance. Everyone can contribute songs that they 
know and like, that would work well for the performance. You 
can choose songs from this book and other songs you already 
know.
Here is a song that you can sing as an invocation or welcome 
song.
SWAGATHAM SHUBHA SWAGATHAM
Swagatham shubha swagatham
Atha swagatham, shubha swagatham 
Anand mangala mangalam (× 2) 
Nitha priyam bharatha bharatham
Atha swagatham, shubha swagatham (× 2)  
Nitya nirantharatha, navatha, maanavatha, samatha, mamatha, 
Saarathi saath manorath ka jo anivaar nahi thamtha 
Sankalp avijith abhimatham anandha mangala mangalam
Atha swagatham, shubha swagatham  
Kusumith nayi kaamnayein surabith nayi saadhnayein 
Maitrimath kridaangan mein pramudith bandhu bhaavanayein 
Shashwath suvikashitha athi shubham ananda mangala mangalam 
Music has been a part of many important 
events. The 1982 Asian Games, an 
international sporting event, was held 
in New Delhi. Swagatham shubha 
swagatham, composed by renowned 
Sitar maestro, Pandit 
Ravi Shankar,  
was sung at the 
inauguration 
ceremony. 
DO YOU 
KNOW?
100  |  KRITI
ACTIVITY 9.3: INCLUDING FOLK MUSIC
Keeping in mind your ideas for the 
performance, look for a folk song from 
a tradition other than yours. You can 
research online, or ask musicians and 
music educators you know. You can even 
choose from what you have already learnt. 
As an example, here’s a folk song for 
you to learn:
Ee la ya lori la la la lori  
Ee la ya lori la la la lori 
Lori danguda lori bulai de 
Lori danguda lori bulai de   
Barane barane sita kaniya 
Barane barane sita kaniya 
Sita kaniya magi aailu
Lakhmi kaniya bibha hai bu 
Sita kaniya bibha hai bu 
Aache boile aache bala ya 
Puruba neeti ke magi aailu 
Puruba neeti ke magi aailu 
Lori k lori la la lori 
Lori k lori la la lori 
Lori k lori la la la lori
Betu danguda betu bulai de
Betu danguda betu bulai de
Barane barane Lakhmi kaniya
Barane barane Lakhmi kaniya
Lakhmi kaniya magi aailu
Nai baile naib ala ya
Puruba neeti ke buli aailu
Puruba neeti ke buli aailu
Ee la ya lori la la lori
Ee la ya lori la la lori
ODIA SONG 
This is a folk song of the tribals of Koraput, Odisha. This is sung 
widely during the celebration of Chaita Paraba. The song is 
about coming together and celebrating the festival with love  
and enthusiasm.
Dances from Chhattisgarh
101  |  PERFORMANCE 
PART B: PREPARE
ACTIVITY 9.4: REHEARSAL AND FEEDBACK
 ? Once you have chosen your song, or set of 
songs, practise it. 
 ? When you are performing with a group, 
practise together so everyone works well. 
 ? Find ways to use the elements you learnt in 
Chapter 1, such as singing in parts or in canon, 
or using body percussion and synchronisation.
 ? If you are a vocalist, think of the lyrics of the 
song and the kind of emotion and story you 
are trying to convey. 
 ? If you are an instrumentalist, think about how 
you can play with dynamics and feeling. Know 
when you are the lead and when you are 
supporting others. 
 ? Find musical parts for all the performers. See 
how each person is using their strengths and 
making the performance better. If you do 
not have instruments, see how else you can 
support the performance — sometimes you 
can even use a stick to keep the beat.
 ? When you are ready, perform for your teacher 
or a friend and ask for feedback. This will help 
you enhance your strengths and work on your 
weaknesses. 
 ? Make a practise plan, based on the feedback you 
have received.
Orchestra from Assam — Kala Utsav
102  |  KRITI
ACTIVITY 9.5: PRODUCTION, PROMOTION AND SUPPORT
For a successful performance, there is a lot more that needs to be done.
 ? How can you design the stage in a 
way that is relevant to your theme? 
 ? Are lights and sound equipment 
required? 
 ? How can you best use the performance space? 
 ? Do you require any props? 
 ? Would you need an anchor to announce and 
engage the audience? 
 ? Are chairs needed for the audience? 
 ? What else is needed for a successful 
performance? Plan out every step and prepare. 
 ? How will you let people know or advertise about 
the performance? 
 ? Can you create eye-catching posters that can be 
put up around your school? Use ideas from your 
Visual Art classes.
 ? Can you create content to promote your 
performance on social media? 
PART C: PERFORM
ACTIVITY 9.6:  
FINAL PERFORMANCE 
On the day of the final 
performance — welcome the 
audience and introduce the show, 
present the performance and end 
it with a thank you message. Try 
to record the performance. 
After your performance has 
ended get constructive feedback 
from your audience and discuss 
it with your team. 
Congratulations! You are now a 
young performer!
A musical performance in progress