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Shankarabharana
Dhīraśankarābharaṇaṃ, commonly known as ''Śankarābharaṇaṃ'', is a rāga in Carnatic music. It is the 29th ''Melakarta'' rāga in the 72 ''Melakarta'' rāga system of Carnatic music. Since this raga has many Gamakās (ornamentations), it is glorified as ''"Sarva Gamaka Māṇika Rakti Rāgaṃ".'' By scale wise, the Śankarābharaṇaṃ scale corresponds to ''Bilaval'' in the Hindustani music system. The Western equivalent is the major scale, or the ''Ionian mode''.''Ragas in Carnatic music'' by Dr. S. Bhagyalekshmy, Pub. 1990, CBH Publications''Raganidhi'' by P. Subba Rao, Pub. 1964, The Music Academy of Madras Hence this rāga is one of the most popular scales across the world, known with different names in different musical styles. Its nature is mellifluous and smooth. This rāga offers a large scope for compositions. It is ideal for a melodious, but still laid back majestic presentation. Structure and Lakshana It is the 5th Rāga in the 5th ''Chakra Bāṇ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Garudadhvani
Garudadhvani or Garudadhwani is a rāgam in Carnatic music (musical scale of South Indian classical music). It is a ''janya'' rāgam (derived scale) from the 29th ''melakarta'' scale '' Shankarabharanam''. It is a ''janya'' scale, as it does not have all the seven ''swaras'' (musical notes) in the descending scale. It is a combination of the ''sampurna raga'' scale ''Shankarabharanam'' and the pentatonic scale ''Mohanam''.''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 ''Garudadhvani'' is an asymmetric rāgam that does not contain ''madhyamam'' or ''nishādham'' in the descending scale. It is an ''sampurna-audava'' rāgam (or ''owdava'' rāgam, meaning pentatonic descending scale). Its ''ārohaṇa-avarohaṇa'' structure (ascending and descending scale) is as follows: * ārohaṇa : * avarohaṇa : The notes used in this scale are ''shadjam, cha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Atana
Atana or AThana (अठाण / अठाणा) is a raga (musical scale) in Carnatic music (South Indian classical music). It is a ''Janya'' raga (derived scale), whose ''Melakarta'' raga (parent, also known as ''janaka'') is ''Sankarabharanam'', 29th raga, commonly known as Shankarabharanam in the Melakarta system. Sometimes pronounced aDaaNaa (अडाणा). There is a Hindusthani raaga named अडाणा, which is totally different. Atana is very common in drama music. The note structures include, "Sadja, Chatusruti Rishabha, Suddha Madhyama, Pancama, Chatusruti Dhaivata, Kaisiki Nishada and as a rare feature, Kakali Nishada in descent." It is considered to be a very catchy raga that gives a stage flavor for a musician when everything is going dull in a concert. It stimulates the audience by its qualities of ''Veeram'' (courage).''Ragas in Carnatic music'' by Dr. S. Bhagyalekshmy, Pub. 1990, CBH Publications Structure and Lakshana Atana is one of those rare o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arabhi
Arabhi or Aarabhi (pronounced ārabhi) is a ragam (musical scale) in Carnatic music (South Indian classical music). It is a ''Janya'' raga (derived scale), whose '' Melakarta'' raga (parent scale, also known as ''janaka'') is '' Shankarabharanam'', 29th in the 72 ''Melakarta'' raga system. It is a combination of the pentatonic scale '' Shuddha Saveri'' (or ''Durga'' in Hindustani Music) and the '' sampurna raga'' scale ''Shankarabharanam''. ''Arabhi'' is a raga that dates back to 7 AD. Originally, it was called as ''pazhanthakkam'' in Ancient Tamil music. A very auspicious ragam that emanates Veera rasa (valour), Arabhi is one of the five ''Ghana'' ragams that shine with special brilliance when '' Thanam'' is played on Veena. Structure and Lakshana Its structure (ascending and descending scale) is as follows (see '' swaras in Carnatic music'' for details on below notation and terms): * : * : ''Arabhi'' raga is an ''Owdava-sampoorna'' raga meaning, 5 ''swaras'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shuddha Saveri
Shuddha Saveri or śuddha sāveri is a ragam in Carnatic music (musical scale of South Indian classical music) and Yakshagana music. It is an ''audava'' rāgam (or ''owdava'' rāgam, meaning pentatonic scale). It is a ''janya'' rāgam (derived scale)of the Melakarta ragam Dhīraśaṅkarābharaṇaṃ which is 29th Melakarta raga. In Hindustani music it is called ''Durga''.''Ragas in Carnatic music'' by Dr. S. Bhagyalekshmy, Pub. 1990, CBH Publications''Raganidhi'' by P. Subba Rao, Pub. 1964, The Music Academy of Madras According to the school of Muthuswami Dikshitar, this rāgam is called ''Devakriya''. '' Karnataka Shuddha Saveri'', a janya rāgam of 1st '' melakarta'' '' Kanakangi'', is called ''Shuddha Saveri'' by the Dikshitar school. ''Devakriya'' in the Tyagaraja school of music is a different Raga, which is a Janya of Natabhairavi(Mela 20). Structure and Lakshana ''Shuddha Saveri'' is a symmetric rāgam that does not contain ''gāndhāram'' or ''nishādam''. It ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Janya
''Janya'' is a term meaning "derive". In Carnatic (South Indian) music a ''janya raga'' is one derived from one of the 72 '' melakarta'' ragas (fundamental melodic structures). ''Janya'' ragas are classified into various types based on a variety of features. ''Varja'' ragas Ragas that omit (varjyam, to omit in Sanskrit) one or more of the notes of the scale (''swaras'') of their parent ''melakarta'' raga, in the ascending or descending scale or in both, fall into this category. Different notes may be omitted from the ascending '' arohana'' and descending '' avarohana'' scale. Such scales are given the names listed below.''A practical course in Carnatic music'' by Prof. P. Sambamurthy, 15th edition published 1998, The Indian Music publishing house''Ragas in Carnatic music'' by Dr. S. Bhagyalekshmy, Pub. 1990, CBH Publications vrja a * ''Sampurna'' – 7 note scale * ''Shadava'' – 6 notes * ''Audava'' – 5 notes Since these terms are applicable both to the ascending and th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Devagandhari
Devagandhari (pronounced devagāndhāri) is a raga (musical scale) in Indian classical music. In carnatic classical music, Devagandhari is a ''janya'' raga (derived scale), whose ''melakarta'' raga (parent scale, also known as ''janaka'') is '' Shankarabharanam'', 29th in the 72 ''Melakarta'' raga system. This is not to be confused with Karnataka Devagandhari, which is a janya of Kharaharapriya similar to Abheri. It is also present in the Sikh tradition of northern India and is part of the Guru Granth Sahib. In Carnatic music Structure and lakshana Its structure (ascending and descending scale) is as follows (see '' swaras in Carnatic music'' for details on below notation and terms): * : * : Devagandhari ragam is an ''audava-vakra-sampurna'' raga meaning, in ''arohana'' 5 ''swaras'' come (so it is called ''audava'') and in ''avarohana'' all ''swaras'' come (so ''sampurna''), and there is a "zigzag" pattern of notes (so ''vakra''). The notes used in this ragam a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Niroshta
Niroshta is a rāgam in Carnatic music (musical scale of South Indian classical music). It is a pentatonic scale (''audava''/''owdava'' rāgam). It is a derived scale ('' janya'' rāgam), as it does not have all the seven '' swaras'' (musical notes). ''Niroshta'' literally means without the lips.''Raganidhi'' by P. Subba Rao, Pub. 1964, The Music Academy of Madras If the lips do not meet / touch, then the notes ''Ma'' and ''Pa'' cannot be uttered. This scale does not use either note and hence the name. It is a very pleasing rāgam. Structure and Lakshana ''Niroshta'' is a symmetric pentatonic scale (''audava-audava'' ragam''Ragas in Carnatic music'' by Dr. S. Bhagyalekshmy, Pub. 1990, CBH Publications in Carnatic music classification – ''audava'' meaning 'of 5') that does not contain ''madhyamam'' and ''panchamam''. Its ' structure (ascending and descending scale) is as follows (see ''swaras'' in Carnatic music for details on below notation and terms): * : * : Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Poornachandrika
__NOTOC__ Poornachandrika is a raga in Carnatic music, classical music of South India. It is a ''janya'' raga of Shankarabharanam, 29th in the 72 Melakarta ragas. Structure and Lakshana Its ''arohana-avarohana'' structure is as follows: ''Arohana'': ''Avarohana'': Popular Compositions * ''Panchanadeesha Pahimaam'' and ''Ne Jesina'' by Patnam Subramania Iyer * ''Telisi Rama'' by Tyagaraja * ''Palukavemi Na'' by Tyagaraja * ''Shanku Chakra'' by Muthuswami Dikshitar * ''Varadanipuna'' by G.N. Balasubramaniam * ''Sri Rajarajeshwari'' by Muthuswami Dikshitar * ''Sri Ranganatham Upasmahe'' by Muthuswami Dikshitar * ''Palaya mam deva'' by Swati Tirunal Sri Swathi Thirunal Rama Varma III (16 April 1813 – 26 December 1846) was the Maharaja of the Kingdom of Travancore. He was a great musician and composer who has to his credit over 400 classical compositions in both Carnatic and Hindustani st ... Notes References {{Janya Janya ragas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kedaram
Kedaram (pronounced kēdāram) is a rāga A raga ( ; , ; ) is a melodic framework for improvisation in Indian classical music akin to a musical mode, melodic mode. It is central to classical Indian music. Each raga consists of an array of melodic structures with musical motifs; and, fro ...m in Carnatic music (musical scale of South Indian classical music). It is a derived scale (''janya'' rāgam) from ''Sankarabharanam (raga), Shankarabharanam'', the 29th ''Melakarta'' rāgam.''Ragas in Carnatic music'' by Dr. S. Bhagyalekshmy, Pub. 1990, CBH Publications Structure and Lakshana ''Kedaram'' is an asymmetric scale that does not contain ''dhaivatam''. It is called a ''vakra audava-shadava'' rāgam, in Carnatic music classification. This classification implies that it has 5 notes in ascending scale with zig-zag notes and 6 notes in descending scale. Its ''ārohaṇa-avarohaṇa'' structure is as follows (see Swara#Svaras in Carnatic music, ''swaras'' in Carnatic music for d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bilahari
Bilahari is a rāgam in Carnatic music (musical scale of South Indian classical music). It is a ''janya'' rāgam (derived scale) from the 29th ''melakarta'' scale ''Sankarabharanam''. It is a ''janya'' scale, as it does not have all the seven ''swaras'' (musical notes) in the ascending scale. It is a combination of the pentatonic scale ''Mohanam'' and the ''sampurna raga'' scale ''Sankarabharanam''.''Ragas in Carnatic music'' by Dr. S. Bhagyalekshmy, Pub. 1990, CBH Publications Structure and Lakshana ''Bilahari'' is an asymmetric rāgam that does not contain ''madhyamam'' or ''nishādham'' in the ascending scale. It is an ''audava-sampurna'' rāgam (or ''owdava'' rāgam, meaning pentatonic ascending scale).''Raganidhi'' by P. Subba Rao, Pub. 1964, The Music Academy of Madras Its ' structure (ascending and descending scale) is as follows: * : they are used in every song * : The notes used in this scale are ''shadjam, chathusruthi rishabham, antara gandhara, panchama ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hamsadhvani
Hamsadhvani (meaning "the cry of the swan"), is a rāga in Carnatic music (musical scale of Carnatic tradition of Indian classical music). It is an ''audava'' rāgam (or ''owdava'' rāga, meaning pentatonic scale). It is a ''janya'' rāga of the Melakartha raga, Sankarabharanam (29th) but according to Hamsadhvani's prayoga or the way it is sung it is said to be the janya of Kalyani (65th). ''Hamsadhvani'' is also extensively used in Hindustani music and is borrowed into it from Carnatic music.''Raganidhi'' by P. Subba Rao, Pub. 1964, The Music Academy of Madras It was created by the Carnatic composer Ramaswami Dikshitar (1735–1817), father of Muthuswami Dikshitar (one of the musical trinity of Carnatic music), and brought into Hindustani music by Aman Ali Khan of the Bhendibazaar gharana. It has become popular due to Amir Khan. Structure and lakshana ''Hamsadhvani'' does not contain ''madhyamam'' or ''dhaivatham''. It is a pentatonic scale (''audava-audava'' ragam''Raga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jana Ranjani
Jana Ranjani is a raga in Carnatic music, the classical music of South India. It is a janya raga of Shankarabharanam, the 29th of the 72 melakarta ragas. The raga is named thus because it induces a feeling of enjoyment (''Jana'' – People and ''Ranjani'' – can be enjoyed by people) among the ''rasikas'' (audience). Structure and Lakshana It is a ''Vakra sampoorna – Audava ragam'' i.e. the ascending scale has all the notes in a zig-zag manner and the descending scale has five notes. Its ''Arohana–Avarohana'' structure is as follows: ''Arohana'': ''Avarohana'': Popular compositions * "Vidajaladhura" by Tyagaraja * "Nadadina" by Tyagaraja * "Pahimam Sri Rajarajeswari" by Maha Vaidyanatha Iyer * Third Charanam of "Ranjani Mridupankaja Lochani" of Tanjavur Sankara Iyer. * "Smarane Sukhamu Rama Nama" by Tyagaraja * "nannu brOva rAdA" of Syaama Sasthri *''Pranapathe nee salaho'' by Vyasatirtha Related ragas This section covers the theoretical and scientific aspec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
