Indian riyaz · Intermediate · Indian classical
Sarali varisai 9
A small zig-zag at the top of each line (Pa Ma Dha Pa). It trains the ear to hold the raga while the line changes direction.
How to do it
- Sing it on the swara names with the tanpura, one swara per beat.
- Then twice as fast, keeping the beat steady (second speed).
- Then on "aa", with the same clarity.
Remember Every swara the same length.
| Numbers | 1 ♭2 3 4 5 4 ♭6 5 1 ♭2 3 4 5 ♭6 7 1′ 1′ 7 ♭6 5 4 5 3 4 1′ 7 ♭6 5 4 3 ♭2 1 |
|---|---|
| Sargam | S R̲ G M P M D̲ P S R̲ G M P D̲ N Ṡ Ṡ N D̲ P M P G M Ṡ N D̲ P M G R̲ S |
| Solfa | do ra mi fa sol fa le sol do ra mi fa sol le ti do do ti le sol fa sol mi fa do ti le sol fa mi ra do |
| Notes | G A♭ B C D C E♭ D G A♭ B C D E♭ F♯ G G F♯ E♭ D C D B C G F♯ E♭ D C B A♭ G |
| Sung on | sa re ga ma pa ma dha pa sa re ga ma pa dha ni sa sa ni dha pa ma pa ga ma sa ni dha pa ma ga re sa |
Where it comes from
More indian riyaz
Settling Sa (Sa lagana)
Every riyaz begins by placing Sa against the tanpura until it is perfectly still and in tune.
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The first lesson of Carnatic music: the raga Mayamalavagowla (melakarta 15) straight up and down, one swara to a beat.
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Each swara twice, the second one given a small push.