This step-by-step lesson briefly explains the Gamakas and their use through the Geetham, “Kundagaura” in Raga Malahari set to Rupaka Talam.
Geetham: Kundagaura Gaureevara
Composer: Purandara Dasar
Ragam: Malahari
(Janyam of Mayamalavagaula, 15th Janaka Raga)
Arohanam: S R1 M1 P D1 S
Avarohanam: S D1 P M1 G3 R1 S
Talam: Rupakam (X X V)
This step-by-step lesson (in two parts) briefly explains the importance of Gamakas and demonstrates their use through the Geetham, “Sree Gananatha” in Raga Malahari set to Rupaka Talam.
Geetham: Sree Gananatha
Composer: Purandara Dasar
Ragam: Malahari
(Janyam of Mayamalavagaula, 15th Janaka Raga)
Arohanam: S R1 M1 P D1 S
Avarohanam: S D1 P M1 G3 R1 S
Talam: Rupakam (X X V)
This is the Geetham “Kamalajadala” in raga Kalyani. This video shows some of the basic gamakas that are needed to add “life” to the song.
Geetham: Kamalajadala
Ragam: Kalyani
Arohanam: S R2 G3 M2 P D2 N3 S
Avarohanam: S N3 D2 P M2 G3 R2 S
Talam: Tisra Jathi Triputa / Misra Chappu (X 1 2 X V X V)
This is the Geetham “Kerayaneeranu” in raga Malahari. This video shows some of the basic gamakas that are needed to add “life” to the song.
Geetham: Kerayaneeranu
Ragam: Malahari
Arohanam: S R1 M1 P D1 S
Avarohanam: S D1 P M1 G3 R1 S
Talam: Tisra Jathi Triputa / Misra Chappu (X 1 2 X V X V)
This is the Geetham “Analekara” in raga Suddha Saveri. This video shows some of the basic gamakas that are needed to add “life” to the song.
Geetham: Analekara
Ragam: Suddha Saveri
Arohanam: S R2 M1 P D2 S
Avarohanam: S D2 P M1 R2 S
Talam: Tisra Jathi Triputa / Misra Chappu (X 1 2 X V X V)
This is the Geetham “Varaveena Mrudupani” in raga Mohanam. This video shows some of the basic gamakas that are needed to add “life” to the song.
Geetham: Varaveena
Ragam: Mohanam
Arohanam: S R2 G3 P D2 S
Avarohanam: S D2 P G3 R2 S
Talam: Rupakam (X X V)
This is the Geetham “Kunda Gaura Gourivara” in raga Malahari. This video shows some of the basic gamakas that are needed to add “life” to the song.
Geetham: Kunda Gaura
Composer: Purandara Dasar
Ragam: Malahari
(Janyam of Mayamalavagaula, 15th Janaka Raga)
Arohanam: S R1 M1 P D1 S
Avarohanam: S D1 P M1 G3 R1 S
Talam: Rupakam (X X V)
This is the Geetham “Sree Gananatha Sindura Varna” in raga Malahari. This video shows some of the basic gamakas that are needed to add “life” to the song.
Geetham: Sree Gananatha
Composer: Purandara Dasar
Ragam: Malahari
(Janyam of Mayamalavagaula, 15th Janaka Raga)
Arohanam: S R1 M1 P D1 S
Avarohanam: S D1 P M1 G3 R1 S
Talam: Rupakam (X X V)