Carnatic Music theory

12 Swaras

by srikanthkmoorthyMarch 24, 2011

As mentioned in the previous topic, the swaras in Carnatic music are slightly different. There are five “Theevra swara” types : a.Rishabha b.Gandhara c.Madhyama d.Dhaivatha and e.Nishadha having two varieties. […]

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Swaras:

by srikanthkmoorthySeptember 21, 20100 comment

Swaras are 7; they are Shadjam, Rishabham, Gandharam, Madhyamam, Panchamam, Dhaivatam & Nishadam, even shortened as Sa, Ri, Ga, Ma, Pa, Da, Ni or S, R, G, M, P, D, […]

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Emergence of word the “Carnatic”

by srikanthkmoorthyJuly 23, 20101 comment

I’ve heard from many people that the word “Carnatic” is used because its from Karnataka. Firstly I wish to clear this. ” ‘Carnatic music’ did not come from the word […]

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Carnatic Music

by srikanthkmoorthyJuly 21, 20100 comment

What is carnatic music? If you google “Carnatic Music” yow will find many articles related to carnatic music. So there is no point here for me to explain widely as […]