By the end of this course
Derive any melakarta from its number
Use the katapayadi sankhya
Classify janya ragas by parent
Identify 20 common ragas by ear
Syllabus
Topics are covered in order. Pace is set by the student, not the calendar.
01Why 72 — the logic of the scheme
02Chakras and the six-by-twelve grid
03Katapayadi sankhya — decoding raga names
05Janya types: varja, vakra, bhashanga
06Common janyas of Mayamalavagowla
07Common janyas of Kharaharapriya
08Common janyas of Harikambhoji