Scale & Notes
Aarohanam (Ascending)
S
R₁
G₂
M₁
P
D₂
N₂
Ṡ
Avarohanam (Descending)
Ṡ
N₂
D₂
P
M₁
G₂
R₁
S
Western equivalent:Phrygian ♮6
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Tempo
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Aarohanam (Ascending)
SR₁G₂M₁PD₂N₂Ṡ
Avarohanam (Descending)
ṠN₂D₂PM₁G₂R₁S
Characteristic Phrases (Prayogas)
Aarohanam — ascending scale
S R₁ G₂ M₁ P D₂ N₂ Ṡ
Avarohanam — descending scale
Ṡ N₂ D₂ P M₁ G₂ R₁ S
Tambura Drone
Pṣ·S·S·Ṣ
About this Raga
Natakapriya introduces D2 within the Netra chakra, creating a more balanced melodic structure. The pairing D2–N2 softens the tonal framework and produces a raga with a graceful and somewhat lyrical quality. While not among the most frequently performed ragas, Natakapriya has a clear melodic identity within the Melakarta system.
Jiva & Nyasa Swaras
Jiva Swaras (life-giving notes)
G₂D₂
Nyasa Swaras (resting/ending notes)
M₁P
Typical Phrases (Sancharas)
S R₁ G₂ M₁ P
P D₂ N₂ Ṡ
Ṡ N₂ D₂ P M₁ G₂ R₁
Compositions & Snippets
- Vishwanatham Bhajeham Sathatham — Muthuswami Dikshitar
- Idi Samayamu — Mysore Vasudevachar
- Geeta Vadya Natana — Tanjavur Shankara Iyer
- Paripalaya Mam — Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna
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Famous Compositions
Idi Samayamu
Mysore Vasudevachar · Roopaka
Maara Janani
Koteeswara Iyer · Adi
Geeta Vadya
Tanjore Sankara Iyer · Adi
Quick Reference
Typemelakarta
Melakarta #10
ChakraNetra
Classificationsampoorna
Notes (Aa)8
WesternPhrygian ♮6
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