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Part-I

Preface

We are happy to present this book Sangeeta Baala Paadam, Part I consisting of Saralivarisai, Simple Shlokaas set to tune and songs upto the Geetam level. An attempt has been made to bring this book as most handy for the Music Beginners by presenting the TAALAAS in pictorial form and Instructions are given to easily sing the Swaraavali in Rhythmic form.

This book will be very useful for the beginners of Karnatic Music (Vocal & Instrumental). This book is dedicated to St. Purandaradasar who is the Father of Karnatic Music.

We are thankful to Shrimati Raji Parthasarathy a Vocalist, desciple of Shri D.K. Jayaraman and R. Meenakshi Sundaram Vocallst, desciple of Shri V. Sundareshar - Madambakkam, Tambaram in bringing out this book successfully.

We also thank Shri. Ragavendra Sharma, Sanskrit Scholar and Shri. Venketesh, Telugu Writer in verifying and carrying out the correction in Sanskrit Sahithyam and Telugu Sahithyam respectively.

We are also extremely happy to receive a positive note from the Great Artiste Cum Music Scholar Padmashri Dr. Bhanumati, Ex-Principal of Music College in Chennai.

We sincerely hope that the Music students get good benefit out of this book. Any suggestion for improvement is welcome.

Contents

	Sapta 7 Swara-S and Their Varieties	6
1	Swaravali Varisaigal	8
2	Jantai Varisaigal	13
3	Dhattu Varisaigal	22
4	Upper Sthayi Varisaigal	25
5	Tala-S	27
6	Sapta Tala Alankara-S
I	Chaturasra Jati Dhruva Tala	30
II	Chaturasra Jati Matya Tala	32
III	Chaturasra Jati Rupaka Tala	33
IV	Misra Jati Jhampa Tala	34
V	Tisra Jati Triputa Tala	35
VI	Khanda Jati Ata Tala	36
VII	Chaturasra Jati Eka Tala	37
VII	Sankirna Jati Eka Tala	38
7	Gita-S	43-66
8	Swarajati-S	67-73
9	Notes	74-78
10	Maela Kartaragas	80

Part-II

About the Book

Any vocational course requires prescribed text books to guide the student or the aspirant in that stream of knowledge. The ideal text books prescribed to anyone pursuing Carnatic Music are" Sangeeta Bala Padam" Volumes 1 & 2.

Sangeeta Bala Padam- Vol I consists of the basics of Carnatic Music lessons beginning with Sarali Varisai followed by Jandai, Dhaattu, Melsthaayi varisais and Alankarams, Geetams and Swarajatis. Simple Gitams, Slokams etc in bold print along with Tala concept are presented in a pictorial pattern. The user-friendly instructions are designed in a manner to make the svaravali be rendered in the rhythmic pattern with ease. The inclusion of Sapta Tala Alankaras and list of Melakarta ragas which are not found otherwise in beginners manual make this a unique book for the starters.

The next step after Swarajati is "Varnam" which actually shapes and enhances the proficiency of the learner. When Varnams are practiced and perfected the student gains mastery over voice culture and articulation of swaras. The Book Sangeeta Bala Padam Vol II contains all the forms and classifications of Varnams such as Ata tala, Adi tala, Pancha nadai varnam etc., that are normally taught by every school or Teacher of Carnatic Music. Another highlight of this book is inclusion of Janyaraga kramas and meaning of each varnam along with the additional inputs regarding the appropriate time of its recital etc,. Aspiring musicians and music practitioners will find this book extremely useful as it has the choicest Varnams.

Foreword

The basic indispensable study material required by any student persuing Carnatic Music as a beginner is Sarali varisai, Jantai varisai , Dhaattu varisai, Geetam, Swarajati, and Varnams. These contents can be termed as the essentials for both a student as well as a teacher.

The renowned GIRl house who have been publishing and selling Books on spirituality, religion, culture etc., for over the last five decades have already published the book titled "Sangeeta Bala Paadam" - which has the Sarafi, Jantai, Dhattu varisai etc including Geetams and Swarajatis as its content.

In continuation, They have brought out "Sangeeta Bala Paadam - Part II"- containing Varnams.

This book contains all the forms and classification of Vamams such as Ata tala (including a Chathurasra Ata tata) and Adi tala Varnams, one Pancha Nadai Varnam and a handful of Pada Varnams. Other categories in this book are "Janyaraga kramas" ( raga scales of the Melakarta's offspring-ragas) and meaning of each 'Varnam.

Aspiring musicians and music practitioners will find this book extremely helpful as it contains the choicest of Varnams. It is essential for every student to have a strong foundation by way of knowledge and mastery over as many Varnams as possible which is amply provided in this intelligently conceived book "Sangeeta Bala Paadam - Part II".

The chapter providing meaning of Varnams is very useful for students to cultivate the "bhawa"(emotion) aspect which is one of the most important features of Carnatic Music.

The chapter consisting of carefully chosen "Janyaraga 'Kfamas" effectively guides the student towards enriching his/her musical repertoire.

This book is a must for Music Students who reach the second stage in the study of Carnatic Music.

Contents

Sl. No.	Ragam	Song	Page
I.	Adi Tala Varnas
1	Shankarabharanam	Sami ninne kori	21
2	Mohanam	Ninnu kori	25
3	Abhogi	Evvari bodhana	28
4	Hamsadhwani	Jalajaksha	31
5	Vasanta	Ninne kori	35
6	Saveri	Sarasuda	39
7	Navaragamalika	Valachi vachchi	43
8	Kalyani	Vanajakshiro	47
9	Todi	Era napai inta	51
10	Begada	Inta chalamu	55
11	Saranga	Inta modi seya	59
12	Kambhoji	Taruni ninnubasi	62
13	Shri	Sami ninne	66
14	Pantuvarali	Sami ninne nammina	70
15	Bilahari	Inta chouka seya	74
16	Sahana	Karunima idi	78
17	Arabhi	Sarasija mukhiro	82
18	Mukhari	Era napai inta	87
19	Darbar	Chalamela jesevura	90
20	Shanmukhapriya	Muruga unmeI	94
21	Kedaragaula	Sami dayajuda	98
22	Madhyamavati	Saraguna nannela	102
23	Surati	Ento prema	106
24	Mohanam	Alilaimel	110
II.	Pancha Nadai Varnam
25	Sumanesaranjani	Parayo Shri Valli	114
III.	Pada Varnas
26	Kharaharapriya	Rama eevela	118
27	Vasanta	Dani korikanu	124
28	Natta Kuranji	Chalamela jesevaiyya	129
29	Malayamarutam	Malaya marutamuche	134
30	Athana	Sami ninne	139
IV.	Ata Tala Varnas
31	Kalyani	Vanajakshi ninne	146
32	Simhendra Madhyamam	Veezhimizhalai	151
33	Todi	Kanakangi nee	156
34	Bhairavi	Viriboni ninne kori	161
35	Shankarabharanam	Chalamela jesevura	167
36	Narayanagaula	Maguva ninne	172
37	Dhanyasi	Nenarunchi	176
38	Kanada	Neranammitinaiya	181
39	Ananda Bhairavi	Sami neepai marulu	186
40	Riti Gaula	Vanajakshi ninne	191
41	Kambhoji	Sarasijanabha	196
V.	Chaturashra Jati Ata Tala Varnam
42	Varali	Vanajakshi neeve	201
VI	Meaning of The Varnams		205
VII	Janya Ragas and Their Arohana and Avarohana Kramas		211