Scale & Notes
Aarohanam (Ascending)
S
R₂
G₂
M₂
P
D₁
N₁
Ṡ
Avarohanam (Descending)
Ṡ
N₁
D₁
P
M₂
G₂
R₂
S
Western equivalent:Dorian ♭2♮4
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Tempo
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Aarohanam (Ascending)
SR₂G₂M₂PD₁N₁Ṡ
Avarohanam (Descending)
ṠN₁D₁PM₂G₂R₂S
Characteristic Phrases (Prayogas)
Aarohanam — ascending scale
S R₂ G₂ M₂ P D₁ N₁ Ṡ
Avarohanam — descending scale
Ṡ N₁ D₁ P M₂ G₂ R₂ S
Tambura Drone
Pṣ·S·S·Ṣ
About this Raga
Syamalangi begins the Disi chakra with a somewhat serious and contemplative tonal structure. The use of D1 and N1 produces a restrained melodic atmosphere, contrasting with the brighter ragas later in the chakra. Although Syamalangi is not frequently elaborated in concerts, it serves as an important structural starting point for the Disi group.
Typical Phrases (Sancharas)
The raga's character is best revealed through phrases emphasizing G2–M2–P rather than direct scalar movement.
Compositions & Snippets
- Melakarta composition series — Various composers(pedagogical studies)
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