1.Carnatic Vocal Series : Lesson No.

1 on SARALISWARALU (sarali which means "simple or

easy" and "swara" which means "note") )

A complete tutorial on learning the fundamentals of the first module in carnatic music the "
Sarali Varisai". These are the 7 basic notes that are common to all the ragas which are
referred to as the "saptaswaras". Mastering the Saraliswaralu forms the prerequisite for
learning music any further.

The Sapta Swaras are Shadja, Rishaba, Gandhara, Madyama, Panchama, Daivata & Nishada.
Swara is a musical note. Swaras are reputed to have been inspired by sounds of birds &
animals such as :

Shadja -- Peacock

Rishaba -- Ox

Gandhara -- Goat

Madyama -- Krouncha bird

Panchama -- Cuckoo

Daivata -- Horse

Nishada -- Elephant

Raaga: Maayamaava Gowla(15th Melakartha Raagam)

Arohana : S R1 G3 M1 P D1 N3 S

Avarohana : S N3 D1 P M1 G3 R1 S

2.Carnatic Vocal Series : Lesson No.1 on SARALISWARALU (sarali which means "simple or
easy" and "swara" which means "note") This is the second lesson in our series of
Saraliswaralu which form the basics of Carnatic vocal.Mastering the Saraliswaralu becomes
a prerequisite to learn music further.

Raaga: Maayamaava Gowla(15th Melakartha Raagam)

Arohana : S R1 G3 M1 P D1 N3 S

Avarohana : S N3 D1 P M1 G3 R1 S

3.Carnatic Vocal Series : Lesson No.3 on SARALISWARALU (sarali which means "simple or
easy" and "swara" which means "note")This is the third lesson in our series of Saraliswaralu
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which forms the basis of Carnatic music. Mastering the Saraliswaralu forms the prerequisite
for learning music any further.

Raaga: Maayamaava Gowla(15th Melakartha Raagam)

Arohana : S R1 G3 M1 P D1 N3 S

Avarohana : S N3 D1 P M1 G3 R1 S

4.Carnatic Vocal Series : Lesson No.1 on SARALISWARALU (sarali which means "simple or
easy" and "swara" which means "note") This lesson marks the end of Saraliswaralu. We now
move on to the next lesson called Jantaswaralu. We hope our videos and content were
informative. We are henceforth looking forward to a continuous association. We
recommend you to master the Saraliswaras first to make the further journey simpler.

Raaga: Maayamaava Gowla(15th Melakartha Raagam)

Arohana : S R1 G3 M1 P D1 N3 S

Avarohana : S N3 D1 P M1 G3 R1 S

Taalam : Adi