Later with the introduction of the Vivadhi Swaras the 16 notes theory came in to existence.īasics of Carnatic Music In colloquial terms the Suddha swaras can also be referred as follows:          

In the olden days only Suddha Swaras were used. The above mentioned equivalent Swaras will never go together in any Raaga. The remaining four Swaras namely Shadsruthi Rishabam, Suddha Gandharam, Shadsruthi Gandharam and Suddha Nishadam also called as Vivadhi Swaras (denoted with the subscript 3) occur in scales in the place of Suddha Swaras. Nishadham – Kaisika Nishadham (equivalent to Shadsruthi Dhaivadham) & Kakali Nishadham Though there are 16 notes in total usage, there are only 12 places or Swarasthanas. Dhaivadham – Suddha Dhaivadham & Chathusruthi Dhaivadham (equivalent to Suddha Nishadham) & Shadsruthi Dhaivadham 5. Madhyamam – Suddha Madhyamam & Prathi Madhyamam 4. Gandharam –Sadharana Gandharam (equivalent to Shadsruthi Rishabam), Anthara Gandharam & Suddha Gandharam 3. Rishabam – Suddha Rishabam, Chathusruthi Rishabam (equivalent to Suddha Ghandharam) & Shadsruthi Rishabam 2. Each of the Vikruthi Swaras can be categorized as follows: 1. R, G, M, D, N are all called Vikruthi Swaras (meaning they are subject to change).

S – Shatjam R – Rishabam G – Gandharam M – Madhyamam P – Panchamam D – Dhaivadham N – Nishadham S & P are called Prakruthi Swaras (meaning they will never change). A swara is the musical sound of a single note. 4īasics of Carnatic Music Introduction Classical South Indian music or Carnatic music is based out of 7 basic Swaras.

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