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{{Short description|Melodic framework used in Carnatic music}}
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2)Hamsadhwani (S R G P N S<sup>.</sup> S<sup>.</sup> N P G R S)
2)Hamsadhwani (S R G P N S<sup>.</sup> S<sup>.</sup> N P G R S)


===Shadava Ragas===
====Shadava Ragas====
Shadava rāgas are janya ragas that have exactly six notes in ascending and descending scale
Shadava rāgas are janya ragas that have exactly six notes in ascending and descending scale


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===Types===
===Types===
Improvisation in ''raga'' is the soul of [[Indian classical music]]<ref name="Mann1912">{{cite journal | last = MacCarthy |first = M.| title = Some Indian Conceptions of Music| journal = Proceedings of the Musical Association|volume = 38th Sess | pages = 41–65  |year = 1912 | doi=10.1093/jrma/38.1.41|url = https://zenodo.org/record/1431793}}</ref> - an essential aspect.<ref name="Kassebaum1987">{{cite journal | last = Kassebaum |first = G. R.| title = Improvisation in Alapana Performance: A Comparative View of Raga Shankarabharana
Improvisation in ''raga'' is the soul of [[Indian classical music]]<ref name="Mann1912">{{cite journal | last = MacCarthy |first = M.| title = Some Indian Conceptions of Music| journal = Proceedings of the Musical Association|volume = 38th Sess | pages = 41–65  |year = 1912 | doi=10.1093/jrma/38.1.41|url = https://zenodo.org/record/1431793}}</ref> - an essential aspect.<ref name="Kassebaum1987">{{cite journal | last = Kassebaum |first = G. R.| title = Improvisation in Alapana Performance: A Comparative View of Raga Shankarabharana
  | journal = [[Yearbook for Traditional Music]] |volume = 19 |pages = 45–64 |year = 1987 | doi = 10.2307/767877 | jstor = 767877}}</ref> "''Manodharma sangeetham''" or "''kalpana sangeetham''" ("music of imagination") as it is known in Carnatic music, embraces several varieties of improvisation.<ref name="Kassebaum1987"/><ref>[[#Arnold2000|Kassebaum (2000)]], p17</ref>
  | journal = [[Yearbook for Traditional Music]] |volume = 19 |pages = 45–64 |year = 1987 | doi = 10.2307/767877 | jstor = 767877| s2cid=192945498 }}</ref> "''Manodharma sangeetham''" or "''kalpana sangeetham''" ("music of imagination") as it is known in Carnatic music, embraces several varieties of improvisation.<ref name="Kassebaum1987"/><ref>[[#Arnold2000|Kassebaum (2000)]], p17</ref>


====Raga Alapana====
====Raga Alapana====
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Tanam is one of the most important forms of improvisation, and is integral to Ragam-Tanam-Pallavi.<ref name="Palackal1998">{{cite journal | last = Palackal |first = J. J.
Tanam is one of the most important forms of improvisation, and is integral to Ragam-Tanam-Pallavi.<ref name="Palackal1998">{{cite journal | last = Palackal |first = J. J.
|title = untitled| journal = Yearbook for Traditional Music|volume = 30 | pages = 207 |year = 1998 | doi=10.2307/768616|jstor = 768616
|title = untitled| journal = Yearbook for Traditional Music|volume = 30 | pages = 207 |year = 1998 | doi=10.2307/768616|jstor = 768616
|s2cid = 191394968
}}</ref> Originally developed for the [[veena]], it consists of expanding the raga with syllables like ''tha, nam, thom, aa, nom, na,'' etc.
}}</ref> Originally developed for the [[veena]], it consists of expanding the raga with syllables like ''tha, nam, thom, aa, nom, na,'' etc.


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==Raga Discovery==
==Raga Discovery==
In Indian classical music, ragas are precise and well organised melodic structures which have the capability to evoke distinct moods and emotions. There are many attempts of raga creations by  [[Muthiah Bhagavatar|Harikesanallur Muthaiah Bhagavathar]] and many others.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Royal Carpet Carnatic Composers: Harikeshanallur MuttayAh BhAgavathar|url=https://www.karnatik.com/co1024.shtml|access-date=2021-08-12|website=www.karnatik.com}}</ref> In 21st century Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna who has created raga in three notes <ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-11-22|title=Carnatic singer M Balamuralikrishna passes away in Chennai, Venkaiah Naidu offers condolences-Entertainment News , Firstpost|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/carnatic-singer-m-balamurali-krishna-passes-away-3119230.html|access-date=2021-08-12|website=Firstpost}}</ref>Ragas such as Mahathi, Lavangi, Sidhdhi, Sumukham that he created have only four notes.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-11-22|title=Carnatic singer M Balamuralikrishna passes away in Chennai, Venkaiah Naidu offers condolences-Entertainment News , Firstpost|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/carnatic-singer-m-balamurali-krishna-passes-away-3119230.html|access-date=2021-08-12|website=Firstpost}}</ref>
{{See also|List of composers who created ragas}}
In Indian classical music, ragas are precise and well organised melodic structures which have the capability to evoke distinct moods and emotions. There are many attempts of raga creations by  [[Muthiah Bhagavatar|Harikesanallur Muthaiah Bhagavathar]] and many others.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Royal Carpet Carnatic Composers: Harikeshanallur MuttayAh BhAgavathar|url=https://www.karnatik.com/co1024.shtml|access-date=2021-08-12|website=www.karnatik.com}}</ref> In 21st century Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna who has created raga in three notes <ref name="firstpost.com">{{Cite web|date=2016-11-22|title=Carnatic singer M Balamuralikrishna passes away in Chennai, Venkaiah Naidu offers condolences-Entertainment News, Firstpost|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/carnatic-singer-m-balamurali-krishna-passes-away-3119230.html|access-date=2021-08-12|website=Firstpost}}</ref> Ragas such as Mahathi, Lavangi, Sidhdhi, Sumukham that he created have only four notes.<ref name="firstpost.com" />


==Raga and light classical music==
==Raga and light classical music==
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==See also==
==See also==
{{Portal|India|Music}}
{{Portal|India|Music}}
{{Commons category|Carnatic ragams}}
 
* [[List of composers who created ragas]]
* [[Carnatic music]]
* [[Carnatic music]]
* [[Raga]]
* [[Raga]]
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