WBCS INTERVIEW- Hobbies related expected questions-SINGING

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WBCS INTERVIEW- Hobbies related expected questions-SINGING

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1 What is your style of singing – light music , Ghazal , Bhajans , folk songs ?
2 What is your level of singing i.e novice/bathroom singer , beginner, amateur , professional.
3 Are you self taught  or have received some kind of formal training ?
4 Who is your Guru and in which Gharana you were trained ?
5 Have you participated in any competition at local or state level? Have you won any prizes ?
6 What qualities should a singer possess ? What are most important aspects of singing ?
7 Have a brief idea about accomplished Indian/western singers, depending on your choice.


FOR OLD HINDI SONGS

1. Why old and not the new? Or Why old is gold?
2. What is the difference – lyrics and music wise?
3. General question about plagiarism and piracy of music.
4. Favorite song/singer/lyrics writer/music director and why?
5. Do you think training is necessary or sufficient for being a good musician/artist?
6. Quality of music in today’s movies – improving or worsening?
7. Impact of talent competitions like Indian Idol?
8. Evolution in technology of music recording/composing
9. If you listen music in your phone and computer , then how do you download it? Isn’t it illegal?
10. Difference between qawwali and ghazal ,bhajans
11. Sufi music and its significance
12. first song of favorite singer, may be any special award won by them.
13. Which do you give the most importance in a song – lyrics, melody, music or the voice?
14. What are the benefits of music as such Why do you listen to music? – Relaxation, channelising emotions or appreciation of the art in general, etc.
15. Specify the types of songs or music you listen to ? Hindi , classical , Ghazals , Film songs, Western Rock, Jazz ?
16. Have a basic idea about types of music.
17. Who is your favorite singer ? Why do you like him / her ?
18. What are Gharanas and their significance.
19. What is the basic of music ? What is Sur, Raag ?
20. Brief idea of music through ages , specially in Indian context – Bhakti Sangeet , Folk Music , Court Music , Sufi music etc.
21. What is the reason for decline of regional / folk music ?
22. Know and form an opinion about Reality Music Shows on television.