Module 1
Swaras, and reading notation
The seven swaras and the sixteen names they take, the three octaves, the raga every beginner starts in, and how to read a written line — including everything the writing leaves out.
5 topics ~12 h estimated learning time
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- 1.1 The seven swaras, and what a swara is
Foundation · 2 h
- 1.2 Sixteen names, twelve positions
Foundation · 3 h
- 1.3 Mandra, madhya and tara: the three octaves
Foundation · 2 h
- 1.4 Why every beginner starts in Mayamalavagowla
Foundation · 2 h
- 1.5 Reading a notation line
Foundation · 3 h