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72 ragas form the foundation of Carnatic music. They are complete scales, meaning they include all seven notes (swaras) in both the ascending (arohana) and descending (avarohana) order.
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In Carnatic music, there are 72 basic ragas known as the Melakarta ragas. These are the parent ragas, from which other ragas (called janya ragas) are derived. The 72 Melakarta ragas are organized into 12 chakras (groups), with 6 ragas in each chakra. Each Melakarta raga follows a specific set of...
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In Carnatic music, there are 72 basic ragas known as the Melakarta ragas. These are the parent ragas, from which other ragas (called janya ragas) are derived. The 72 Melakarta ragas are organized into 12 chakras (groups), with 6 ragas in each chakra. Each Melakarta raga follows a specific set of rules for its scale (ascending and descending notes) and is considered the foundation for many janya ragas. read less
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Ragas are classified in different ways in Carnatic music: Sampurna Ragas (Janaka Ragas) Melakarta Ragas Janya Ragas Audava Ragas Shadava Ragas Vakra Ragas
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Ragas are classified in different ways in Carnatic music: Sampurna Ragas (Janaka Ragas) Melakarta Ragas Janya Ragas Audava Ragas Shadava Ragas Vakra Ragas
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