{"id":1210,"date":"2022-03-09T10:13:09","date_gmt":"2022-03-09T04:43:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/musicmaster.in\/blog\/?p=1210"},"modified":"2025-05-09T15:58:31","modified_gmt":"2025-05-09T10:28:31","slug":"dhatu-varisai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/musicmaster.in\/blog\/dhatu-varisai\/","title":{"rendered":"Dhatu Varisai"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/div>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/musicmaster.in\/blog\/dhatu-varisai\/#What_is_Dhatu_Varisai\" >What is Dhatu Varisai?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/musicmaster.in\/blog\/dhatu-varisai\/#Different_Aspects\" >Different Aspects<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/musicmaster.in\/blog\/dhatu-varisai\/#How_to_Practice_Dhatu_Varisai_in_Carnatic_Music\" >How to Practice Dhatu Varisai in Carnatic Music?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/musicmaster.in\/blog\/dhatu-varisai\/#Dhatu_Varisai_Progression_Chart\" >Dhatu Varisai Progression Chart<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/musicmaster.in\/blog\/dhatu-varisai\/#Origin_of_Dhatu_Varisai_in_South_India\" >Origin of Dhatu Varisai in South India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/musicmaster.in\/blog\/dhatu-varisai\/#Famous_Compositions_Having_Carnatic_Music_Dhatu_Varisai\" >Famous Compositions Having Carnatic Music Dhatu Varisai<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/musicmaster.in\/blog\/dhatu-varisai\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/musicmaster.in\/blog\/dhatu-varisai\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">Dhatu Varisai lessons are the basic and an essential exercise in Carnatic music. It focuses on developing the agility and control of a learner\u2019s voice. In this blog post, we will discuss the importance and different aspects of Carnatic Music\u2019s Dhatu Varisai. We will also explore some practice techniques that use this Tala and have a regime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before moving on you are expected to master the following two exercises:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. <a href=\"https:\/\/musicmaster.in\/blog\/sarali-varisai-lesson-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sarali Varisai<\/a><br>2. <a href=\"https:\/\/musicmaster.in\/blog\/janta-varisai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Janta Varisai<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"archive\" data-elementor-id=\"21524\" class=\"elementor elementor-21524\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a271d3a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a271d3a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d961dc7\" data-id=\"d961dc7\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-26093c98 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"26093c98\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7bd917f5\" data-id=\"7bd917f5\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4da2430a elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4da2430a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?phone=919789897600&#038;text=&#038;source=&#038;data=\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"80\" src=\"https:\/\/musicmaster.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Demo-banner-Carnatic-Singing.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-21528\" alt=\"Demo banner Carnatic Singing\" srcset=\"https:\/\/musicmaster.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Demo-banner-Carnatic-Singing.webp 680w, https:\/\/musicmaster.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Demo-banner-Carnatic-Singing-300x35.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" loading=\"eager\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11a0b070 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"11a0b070\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?phone=919789897600&#038;text=&#038;source=&#038;data=\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/musicmaster.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Guitar-Demo-mobile-banner-2.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-21529\" alt=\"Guitar Demo mobile banner\" loading=\"eager\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-dhatu-varisai\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Dhatu_Varisai\"><\/span><strong>What is Dhatu Varisai?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dhatu varisai exercises are an important part of beginner lessons in Carnatic music. The swaras are in non-linear patterns. It means that the Dhatu swaras are jumping between notes. These patterns help learners become more comfortable with singing swaras that are not in consecutive manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, a linear pattern would have swaras like, Sa Re Ga Ma Pa. Whereas a non-linear pattern would have swaras like Sa Ga Re Ma Pa. These patterns enhance vocal flexibility and precision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Practiced in Mayamalavagowla raga, Dhatu varisaigal aids in pitchy stability and swara accuracy. You see, each exercise progresses in complexity which helps in handling faster note transitions while maintaining a good sense of clarity and rhythms.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"archive\" data-elementor-id=\"21524\" class=\"elementor elementor-21524\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a271d3a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a271d3a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d961dc7\" data-id=\"d961dc7\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-26093c98 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"26093c98\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7bd917f5\" data-id=\"7bd917f5\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4da2430a elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4da2430a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?phone=919789897600&#038;text=&#038;source=&#038;data=\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"80\" src=\"https:\/\/musicmaster.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Demo-banner-Carnatic-Singing.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-21528\" alt=\"Demo banner Carnatic Singing\" srcset=\"https:\/\/musicmaster.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Demo-banner-Carnatic-Singing.webp 680w, https:\/\/musicmaster.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Demo-banner-Carnatic-Singing-300x35.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" loading=\"eager\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11a0b070 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"11a0b070\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?phone=919789897600&#038;text=&#038;source=&#038;data=\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/musicmaster.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Guitar-Demo-mobile-banner-2.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-21529\" alt=\"Guitar Demo mobile banner\" loading=\"eager\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-different-aspects\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Different_Aspects\"><\/span><strong>Different Aspects<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dhatu varisai lesson introduces non-linear swara patterns to beginners. Swaras don&#8217;t move in step-by-step sequence. I\u2019d always push my learners towards recognizing pitches and these Dhatu varisai notes train the ear to recognise and reproduce pitches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This exercise is practiced in Adi Tala (8 beat cycle) which helps learners maintain rhythmic discipline while navigating complex swara jumps. Dhatu varisai, 4th lesson on Ganamrutha Bodhini, is also practised in different speeds(kala). This helps the learners build confidence and flexibility in both slow and fast passages.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"archive\" data-elementor-id=\"21524\" class=\"elementor elementor-21524\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a271d3a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a271d3a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d961dc7\" data-id=\"d961dc7\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-26093c98 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"26093c98\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7bd917f5\" data-id=\"7bd917f5\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4da2430a elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4da2430a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?phone=919789897600&#038;text=&#038;source=&#038;data=\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"80\" src=\"https:\/\/musicmaster.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Demo-banner-Carnatic-Singing.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-21528\" alt=\"Demo banner Carnatic Singing\" srcset=\"https:\/\/musicmaster.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Demo-banner-Carnatic-Singing.webp 680w, https:\/\/musicmaster.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Demo-banner-Carnatic-Singing-300x35.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" loading=\"eager\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11a0b070 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"11a0b070\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?phone=919789897600&#038;text=&#038;source=&#038;data=\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/musicmaster.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Guitar-Demo-mobile-banner-2.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-21529\" alt=\"Guitar Demo mobile banner\" loading=\"eager\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-practice-dhatu-varisai-in-carnatic-music\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Practice_Dhatu_Varisai_in_Carnatic_Music\"><\/span><strong>How to Practice Dhatu Varisai in Carnatic Music?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To practice these exercises perfectly, one must first learn the various Dhatu Varisai practice techniques and right intonation it requires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-kalpanaswaram-patterns\"><strong>Kalpanaswaram patterns<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the best ways to practice Dhatu Varisai swara patterns is by first learning the kalpanaswaram patterns. These patterns are very useful in helping you practice fluidly and smoothly, as they involve a lot of trills and techniques that require you to be agile and quick with your fingers.<br><br>You can also work on practicing these Varisai phrases yourself. This involves learning how to sing the various phrases commonly used in this style of music. Once you have learned the basic phrases, you can add a few details to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-breathing-technique-in-check\"><strong>Breathing technique in check<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another critical aspect of practicing these Dhatu Varisai notes is to make sure that you use the correct<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/musicmaster.in\/blog\/improve-your-singing-with-vocal-exercises\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">breathing techniques<\/a><\/strong>. Incorrect breathing can often make you feel breathless and tired, making it challenging to sing smoothly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-find-the-right-shruti\"><strong>Find the Right Shruti<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, it is also essential to ensure that you are using the right voice when practicing Carnatic Music Dhatu Varisai. This means using a voice that is neither too high nor too low, which has an excellent quality. If you use a voice that is too high or too low, it can often make the music sound forced and unnatural.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-practice-in-all-3-speeds-for-better-results\"><strong>Practice in all 3 speeds for better results<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can then add tempo to the exercise and practice in 3 speeds as I have learnt. Once you have nailed the 1st speed, double the tempo with 2 swaras for 1 beat and 3 swaras for 1 beat and enjoy its fruitfulness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dhatu-varisai-progression-chart\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dhatu_Varisai_Progression_Chart\"><\/span><strong>Dhatu Varisai Progression Chart<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Level<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Exercise Focus<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Key Pattern Example<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Learning Focus<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Approximate Practice Time<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Beginner<\/td><td>Basic Dhatu Varisa<\/td><td>Sa Ma, Re Pa, Ga Dha<\/td><td>Pitch Accuracy<\/td><td>2-3 months<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Early Intermediate<\/td><td>Complex jumps between swaras<\/td><td>Sa ga, Ma Pa, Re Dha Ni Sa<\/td><td>Vocal agility, Clarity of Raag<\/td><td>3-4 months<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Intermediate<\/td><td>Different speeds (kala)<\/td><td>Sa ga, Ma Pa, Re Dha Ni Sa<\/td><td>Control and Swara accuracy<\/td><td>4-5 months<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Advanced<\/td><td>Application of Raag<\/td><td>Mixed patterns in different Raag<\/td><td>Improvisation<\/td><td>5-6 months<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>[TABS_R id=12237]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-origin-of-dhatu-varisai-in-south-india\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Origin_of_Dhatu_Varisai_in_South_India\"><\/span><strong>Origin of Dhatu Varisai in South India<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These lessons have its roots in the traditional gurukul system of South India. We may not be entirely sure of the single point of origin, Dhatu varisai fundamental patterns evolved organically as part of pedagogical methods for teaching carnatic music to the local folks. Its development is closely tied to Mayamalavagowla (common raga), which is known for its symmetrical scale making it ideal for beginners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-86eb8c8d\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-94e9e6de\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-1e3900eb\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-1e3900eb\" src=\"https:\/\/musicmaster.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/information-icon-music-master-1-3.webp\" alt=\"\" title=\"information-icon-music-master-1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/musicmaster.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/information-icon-music-master-1-3.webp 500w, https:\/\/musicmaster.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/information-icon-music-master-1-3-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/musicmaster.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/information-icon-music-master-1-3-300x300.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-fe34d302 gb-headline-text\">Did You Know?<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-df594a2a gb-headline-text\">Tanjore region in TamilNadu is known to be the historical hub for South Indian Classical music education.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-famous-compositions-having-carnatic-music-dhatu-varisai\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Famous_Compositions_Having_Carnatic_Music_Dhatu_Varisai\"><\/span><strong>Famous Compositions Having Carnatic Music Dhatu Varisai<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By following these tips, you should be able to practice Dhatu Varisai of carnatic music relatively easily. Just remember to take your own time in focusing on each aspect of the music and also ensure that you are singing it correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some of the most famous compositions that use the Dhatu Varisai include works by renowned musicians such as Muthuswami Dikshitar, Syama Sastri and Tyagaraja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the essential compositions that utilize this varisai is \u2018<strong>Suryakantam\u2019<\/strong> by Muthuswami Dikshitar. This composition is an essential part of the \u2018<strong>Melakarta<\/strong>\u2019 ragas in Carnatic music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another popular composition that uses the Dhatu Varisai lessons is the famous Kriti \u2018Neelakantam\u2019 by Syama Sastri. It has become one of the essential works in Carnatic classical music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lastly, <strong>\u2018Thillana Mohanambal\u2019 by Tyagaraja<\/strong> is a well-known composition that uses the Carnatic Music Dhatu Varisai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to these works, many other compositions use this varisai, further adding its importance in the world of Carnatic  music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dhatu varisai patterns are more challenging compared to Sarali varisai or Janta Varisai and mastery of this needs more practice from the student\u2019s side. 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A professional Carnatic singing class can help you learn this Raga in the right way and give you access to some of the best teachers in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are serious about <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/musicmaster.in\/online-carnatic-music-classes.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">learning Carnatic music<\/a>,<\/strong> approach musicmaster institute today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><strong>FAQs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>#sp-ea-24392 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-24392.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-24392.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-24392.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-24392.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-24392.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: right; color: #444;font-size: 15px;}#sp-ea-24392.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {margin-right: 0;}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1728972718\"><div id=\"sp-ea-24392\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-243920\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse243920\" aria-controls=\"collapse243920\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is Dhatu Varisai in Carnatic music?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse243920\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-24392\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-243920\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Dhatu varisai is a 7 beat tala exercise zigzag sequence.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-243921\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse243921\" aria-controls=\"collapse243921\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How to practice Dhatu Varisai for beginners?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse243921\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-24392\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-243921\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Prior to the Dhatu varisai, it is crucial to practice Sarali Varisai lessons) progressively basic combinations of Dhatu varisai.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-243922\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse243922\" aria-controls=\"collapse243922\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What are the swara notations for Dhatu Varisai exercises?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse243922\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-24392\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-243922\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>S R1 G3 M1 P D1 N3 S<br \/>S N3 D1 P M1 G3 R1 S<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-243923\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse243923\" aria-controls=\"collapse243923\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How does Dhatu Varisai contribute to music skill development?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse243923\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-24392\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-243923\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>This Varisai is an excellent way to improve coordination, timing, and musicality. It is also an excellent workout for the mind and body and can be very therapeutic.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-243924\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse243924\" aria-controls=\"collapse243924\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Are there Dhatu Varisai lessons for advanced learners?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse243924\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-24392\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-243924\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Dhatu Varisai lessons are basically same beginners and for advanced learners<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-243925\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse243925\" aria-controls=\"collapse243925\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What are common mistakes to avoid while practicing Dhatu Varisai?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse243925\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-24392\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-243925\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Common mistakes include not knowing the shruti which makes learners difficult figure out swarsthaan.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-243926\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse243926\" aria-controls=\"collapse243926\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How many Dhattu varisai are there?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse243926\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-24392\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-243926\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>There are 2 detailed exercises of Dhatu varisai.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-243927\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse243927\" aria-controls=\"collapse243927\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the correct order to practice Dhatu varisai?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse243927\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-24392\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-243927\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Each exercise needs to be practiced in First speed, Second speed and then third speed while maintaining Shruti and Talam.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-243928\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse243928\" aria-controls=\"collapse243928\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Which guru's Dhatu varisai system is most popular?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse243928\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-24392\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-243928\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Palaghat Mani Iyer, Karaikudi Mani and Trichy sankaran are the most popular Dhatu varisai systems.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{ \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"@id\": \"sp-ea-schema-24392-6a184d2bcc83b\", \"mainEntity\": [{ \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is Dhatu Varisai in Carnatic music?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Dhatu varisai is a 7 beat tala exercise zigzag sequence.\" } },{ \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How to practice Dhatu Varisai for beginners?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Prior to the Dhatu varisai, it is crucial to practice Sarali Varisai lessons) progressively basic combinations of Dhatu varisai.\" } },{ \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What are the swara notations for Dhatu Varisai exercises?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"S R1 G3 M1 P D1 N3 S S N3 D1 P M1 G3 R1 S\" } },{ \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How does Dhatu Varisai contribute to music skill development?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"This Varisai is an excellent way to improve coordination, timing, and musicality. 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