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In Carnatic music, Swarasthanam (ஸ்வரஸ்தானம்) refers to the precise pitch position of a swara (musical note) within a raga. It indicates the specific placement of a note in relation to the tonic (Shadjam, Sa) and determines the unique melodic identity of a raga. Breakdown of Swarasthanam: Seven...
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In Carnatic music, Swarasthanam (ஸ்வரஸ்தானம்) refers to the precise pitch position of a swara (musical note) within a raga. It indicates the specific placement of a note in relation to the tonic (Shadjam, Sa) and determines the unique melodic identity of a raga.

 

Breakdown of Swarasthanam:

Seven Basic Swaras (Sapta Swaras):

 

Sa (Shadjam)

 

Ri (Rishabham)

 

Ga (Gandharam)

 

Ma (Madhyamam)

 

Pa (Panchamam)

 

Da (Dhaivatam)

 

Ni (Nishadam)

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