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Write out the pitch-letter names that make up the ascending and descending basic parent scale of the Natai raga used in Sarasiruha (include sharp signs  where appropriate). What is the noteworthy characteristic of this raga? (See Tr. -- and accompanying discussion, WOM, p. ---.)
 
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What is the musical function of an alapana?
 
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Answer to Question 1

 ascent: sa = C, ri = D, ga = E, ma = F, pa = G, da = A, ni = B, sa = C
 descent: sa = C, ni = B, pa = G, ma = F, ri = D, sa = C
 This Natai raga is noteworthy for its shake/oscillation/vibrato (rapid up and down pitch fluctuations) on the D (ri) as it descends downward to the tonal center (sa).

Answer to Question 2

 The performance begins with alapana, an improvised section in free rhythm for veena alone and an introduction to the raga used in the composition.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 25, 2018
Gracias!


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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