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Graha Bhedam
''Graha Bhedam'' in Carnatic music is the process (or result of the process) of shifting the Tonic note (''śruti'') to another note in the rāgam and arriving at a different rāgam. Its equivalent in Hindustani classical music is called a ''murchhana''. Expressed in Western music theory terms, this is the process of arriving at a different scale by shifting to another mode in the key. ''Graha'' literally means ''position'' and ''Bhedam'' means ''change''. Since the position of the ''śruti'' is changed (pitch of the base note or drone), it is also sometimes called ''Swara Bhedam'' or ''Śruti Bhedam'' though ''Śruti Bhedam'' and ''Graha Bhedam'' have some technical differences. Definition Modal shift of the Tonic note to higher notes of a rāgam, while retaining the note's positions (swara sthānas – sthāna means position/ pitch), results in different rāgams. This is called ''Graha Bhedam''. Practical demo A simple practical demonstration of ''Graha Bhedam'' can be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carnatic Music
Carnatic music, known as or in the Dravidian languages, South Indian languages, is a system of music commonly associated with South India, including the modern Indian states of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, and Sri Lanka. It is one of two main subgenres of Indian classical music that evolved from ancient Hindu Texts and traditions, particularly the Samaveda. The other subgenre being Hindustani music, which emerged as a distinct form because of Persian or Islamic influences from Northern India. The main emphasis in Carnatic music is on vocal music; most compositions are written to be sung, and even when played on instruments, they are meant to be performed in ''gāyaki'' (singing) style. Although there are stylistic differences, the basic elements of (the relative musical pitch), (the musical sound of a single note), (the mode or melodic formulæ), and (the rhythmic cycles) form the foundation of improvisation and composition in both Carnati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kamavardhini
Kamavardhani (pronounced kāmavardhini – కామవర్ధిని/ ಕಾಮವರ್ಧಿನಿ/ காமவர்தினி / कामवर्धिनि) is a ragam in Carnatic music (musical scale of South Indian classical music). It is the 51st ''Melakarta'' rāgam in the 72 ''melakarta'' rāgam system of Carnatic music. It is also referred by the name ''Pantuvarāḷi'',''Ragas in Carnatic music'' by Dr. S. Bhagyalekshmy, Pub. 1990, CBH Publications although purists prefer to designate it as Kamavardhini. It literally means "that which increases desire". This rāgam is very popular with musicians who typically sing it in the beginning of a concert. It is called Kāshirāmakriya in the Muthuswami Dikshitar school. The Hindustani music equivalent of ''Kamavardhini'' is the ''Poorvi thaat''/ Puriya Dhanashree.''Raganidhi'' by P. Subba Rao, Pub. 1964, The Music Academy of Madras Structure and Lakshana It is the 3rd rāgam in the 9th ''chakra Brahma''. The mn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chitrambari
Chitrambari (pronounced ''chitrāmbari'') is a ragam in Carnatic music (musical scale of South Indian classical music). It is the 66th ''Melakarta'' rāgam in the 72 ''melakarta'' rāgam system of Carnatic music. It is called Chaturangini''Sri Muthuswami Dikshitar Keertanaigal'' by Vidwan A Sundaram Iyer, Pub. 1989, Music Book Publishers, Mylapore, Chennai''Raganidhi'' by P. Subba Rao, Pub. 1964, The Music Academy of Madras in Muthuswami Dikshitar school of Carnatic music. It is the ''prati madhyamam'' equivalent of ''Naganandini'', which is the 30th ''melakarta''.''Ragas in Carnatic music'' by Dr. S. Bhagyalekshmy, Pub. 1990, CBH Publications Structure and Lakshana It is the 6th rāgam in the 11th ''chakra Rudra''. The mnemonic name for this rāgam is ''Rudra-Sha''. The mnemonic phrase is ''sa ra gu mi pa dhu nu''. Its structure (ascending and descending scale) is (see '' swaras in Carnatic music'' for details on below notation and terms): * : * : (the notes in this scale ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dhenuka (raga)
Dhenuka (pronounced dhēnukā) is a rāgam (musical scale) in Carnatic music. It is the 9th Melakarta rāgam in the 72 melakarta rāgam system of Carnatic music. It is called Dhunibinnashadjam''Ragas in Carnatic music'' by Dr. S. Bhagyalekshmy, Pub. 1990, CBH Publications''Raganidhi'' by P. Subba Rao, Pub. 1964, The Music Academy of Madras in Muthuswami Dikshitar school of Carnatic music. Structure and Lakshana It is the 3rd rāgam in the 2nd chakra ''Netra''. The mnemonic name is ''Netra-Go''. The mnemonic phrase is ''sa ra gi ma pa dha nu''. Its structure (ascending and descending scale) is as follows (see '' swaras in Carnatic music'' for details on below notation and terms): * : * : (Suddha Rishabham, Sadharana Gandharam, Suddha Madhyamam, Suddha Dhaivatham, Kakali Nishadham) As it is a melakarta rāgam, by definition it is a sampoorna rāgam (has all seven notes in ascending and descending scale). It is the Suddha madhyamam equivalent of Shubhapantuvarali, which is th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shoolini
Shulini (pronounced shūlini) is a ragam in Carnatic music (musical scale of South Indian classical music). It is the 35th ''melakarta'' rāgam in the 72 ''melakarta'' rāgam system of Carnatic music. It is also spelled as ''Sulini'', ''Shoolini'' or ''Soolini''. It is called Shailadesākshi''Sri Muthuswami Dikshitar Keertanaigal'' by Vidwan A Sundaram Iyer, Pub. 1989, Music Book Publishers, Mylapore, Chennai or ''Shailadaeshi''''Ragas in Carnatic music'' by Dr. S. Bhagyalekshmy, Pub. 1990, CBH Publications''Raganidhi'' by P. Subba Rao, Pub. 1964, The Music Academy of Madras in Muthuswami Dikshitar school of Carnatic music. Structure and Lakshana It is the 5th rāgam in the 6th ''chakra Rutu''. The mnemonic name is ''Rutu-Ma''. The mnemonic phrase is ''sa ru gu ma pa dhi nu''. Its ' structure (ascending and descending scale) is as follows (see ''swaras'' in Carnatic music for details on below notation and terms): * : * : The notes used in this scale are ''shatsruthi rishab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shanmukhapriya
Shanmukhapriya is a ragam in Carnatic music (musical scale of South Indian classical music). It is the 56th ''melakarta'' rāgam (parent scale) in the 72 ''melakarta'' rāgam system of Carnatic music. It is called Chāmaram in Muthuswami Dikshitar school of Carnatic music.''Ragas in Carnatic music'' by Dr. S. Bhagyalekshmy, Pub. 1990, CBH Publications''Raganidhi'' by P. Subba Rao, Pub. 1964, The Music Academy of Madras It is said to be borrowed into Hindustani music from Carnatic music. Many compositions on Lord Murugan and Lord Shiva are based on this raaga. Structure and Lakshana It is the 2nd rāgam in the 10th ''chakra Disi''. The mnemonic name is ''Disi-Sri''. The mnemonic phrase is ''sa ri gi mi pa dha ni''. Its ' structure (ascending and descending scale) is as follows (see ''swaras'' in Carnatic music for details on below notation and terms): * : * : This scale uses the ''swaras chatushruti rishabham, sadharana gandharam, prati madhyamam, shuddha dhaivatam'' and '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Natakapriya
Natakapriya, (pronounced nāţakapriya, meaning ''the one dear to theatre'') is a rāgam in Carnatic music (musical scale of South Indian classical music). It is the 10th ''melakarta'' rāgam (parent scale) in the 72 ''melakarta'' rāgam system. According to the Muthuswami Dikshitar school, the 10th melakarta rāgam is called Naţābharanam.''Ragas in Carnatic music'' by Dr. S. Bhagyalekshmy, Pub. 1990, CBH Publications''Raganidhi'' by P. Subba Rao, Pub. 1964, The Music Academy of Madras Structure and Lakshana It is a ''sampoorna'' rāgam - rāgam having all 7 ''swarams''. It is the 4th rāgam in the 2nd ''chakra Netra''. The mnemonic name is ''Netra-Bhu''. The mnemonic phrase is ''sa ra gi ma pa dhi ni''. Its ' structure (ascending and descending scale) is as follows (see ''swaras'' in Carnatic music for details on below notation and terms): * : * : The notes used in this scale are ''shuddha rishabham, sadharana gandharam, shuddha madhyamam, chathusruthi dhaivatham'' and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gourimanohari
Gourimanohari or Gaurimanohari is a rāgam in Carnatic music (musical scale of South Indian classical music). It is the 23rd ''Melakarta'' rāgam in the 72 ''melakarta'' rāgam system of Carnatic music. The 23rd ''melakarta'' rāgam as per Muthuswami Dikshitar school of music is . The Western equivalent is the jazz minor scale. The Hindustani music equivalent to this rāgam is Raag Patdeep. Structure and Lakshana It is the 5th rāgam in the 4th ''chakra Veda''. The mnemonic name is ''Veda-Ma''. The mnemonic phrase is ''sa ri gi ma pa dhi nu''.''Ragas in Carnatic music'' by Dr. S. Bhagyalekshmy, Pub. 1990, CBH Publications Its structure (ascending and descending scale) is as follows (see ''swaras'' in Carnatic music for details on below notation and terms): * : * : The notes used in this scale are ''shadjam, chatushruti rishabham, sadharana gandharam, shuddha madhyamam, panchamam, chatushruti daivatam'' and ''kakali nishadham''. It is a ''sampurna'' rāgam – a rāga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charukesi
Charukesi (pronounced chārukēśi) is a rāga in Carnatic music (musical scale of South Indian classical music). It is the 26th ''Melakarta'' rāgam in the 72 ''melakarta'' rāgam system of Carnatic music. It is called Tarangini in Muthuswami Dikshitar school of Carnatic music. ''Charukesi'' is known to incite feelings of pathos and devotion in the listener. Structure and Lakshana It is the 2nd rāgam in the 5th ''chakra Bana''. The mnemonic name is ''Bana-Sri''. The mnemonic phrase is ''sa ri gu ma pa dha ni''.''Ragas in Carnatic music'' by Dr. S. Bhagyalekshmy, Pub. 1990, CBH Publications Its structure (ascending and descending scale) is as follows (see '' swaras in Carnatic music'' for details on below notation and terms): * : * : (''chathusruthi rishabham, anthara gandharam, shuddha madhyamam, shuddha dhaivatham, kaisiki nishadham'') It is a ''sampoorna'' rāgam - a rāgam that has all seven ''swaras'' (notes). It is the ''shuddha madhyamam'' equivalent of ''Rish ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vachaspati (ragam)
Vachaspati (pronounced Vāchaspati, meaning ''Lord of speech'') is a rāgam in Carnatic music (musical scale of South Indian classical music). It is the 64th ''melakarta'' rāgam in the 72 ''melakarta'' rāgam system. It is known as Bhushāvati according to the Muthuswami Dikshitar school.''Raganidhi'' by P. Subba Rao, Pub. 1964, The Music Academy of Madras''Ragas in Carnatic music'' by Dr. S. Bhagyalekshmy, Pub. 1990, CBH Publications It was borrowed into Hindustani music, like many other ragas from Carnatic rāgams. Structure and Lakshana It is the 4th rāgam in the 11th ''chakra Rudra''. The mnemonic name is ''Rudra-Bhu''. The mnemonic phrase is ''sa ri gu mi pa dhi ni''. Its ' structure (ascending and descending scale) is as follows (see ''swaras'' in Carnatic music for details on below notation and terms): * : * : This scales uses the notes and . It is a ''sampoorna'' rāgam - a rāgam that has all seven ''swaras'' (notes). It is the equivalent of '' Harikambhoji ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Varunapriya
Varunapriya (pronounced ) is a rāgam in Carnatic music (musical scale of South Indian classical music). It is the 24th ''melakarta'' rāgam (parent scale) in the 72 ''melakarta'' rāgam system of Carnatic music. It is called Viravasantam; in Muthuswami Dikshitar school of Carnatic music.''Sri Muthuswami Dikshitar Keertanaigal'' by Vidwan A Sundaram Iyer, Pub. 1989, Music Book Publishers, Mylapore, Chennai''Ragas in Carnatic music'' by Dr. S. Bhagyalekshmy, Pub. 1990, CBH Publications''Raganidhi'' by P. Subba Rao, Pub. 1964, The Music Academy of Madras Structure and Lakshana It is the 6th rāgam in the 4th ''chakra Veda''. The mnemonic name is ''Veda-Sha''. The mnemonic phrase is ''sa ri gi ma pa dhu nu''. Its ' structure (ascending and descending scale) is as follows (see ''swaras'' in Carnatic music for details on below notation and terms): * : * : The notes ''chathusruthi rishabham, sadharana gandharam, shuddha madhyamam, shatsruthi dhaivatham'' and ''kakali nishadham'' ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ragavardhini
Ragavardhini (pronounced rāgavardini) has two separate meanings in Indian classical music: * a major part of the alapana of a raga. The performer gives a step-by-step elaboration of the raga, pausing at each major note or swara. * the 32nd ''melakarta'' raga in the Katapayadi sankhya scheme of Carnatic music. Melakarta It is the 32nd ''melakarta'' rāgam in the 72 ''melakarta'' rāgam system of Carnatic music. It is called Rāgachudāmaṇi in Muthuswami Dikshitar school of Carnatic music.''Sri Muthuswami Dikshitar Keertanaigal'' by Vidwan A Sundaram Iyer, Pub. 1989, Music Book Publishers, Mylapore, Chennai''Ragas in Carnatic music'' by Dr. S. Bhagyalekshmy, Pub. 1990, CBH Publications''Raganidhi'' by P. Subba Rao, Pub. 1964, The Music Academy of Madras Structure and Lakshana It is the 2nd rāgam in the 6th ''chakra Ritu''. The mnemonic name is ''Ritu-Sri''. The mnemonic phrase is ''sa ru gu ma pa dha ni''. Its ' structure is as follows (see ''swaras'' in Carnatic musi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
