{"id":1263,"date":"2022-03-16T11:47:37","date_gmt":"2022-03-16T06:17:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/musicmaster.in\/blog\/?p=1263"},"modified":"2025-04-09T10:04:32","modified_gmt":"2025-04-09T04:34:32","slug":"lesson-7-saptha-swaras","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/musicmaster.in\/blog\/lesson-7-saptha-swaras\/","title":{"rendered":"Lesson 7 &#8211; SAPTHA SWARAS"},"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\/lesson-7-saptha-swaras\/#Sapthaswarangal_A_Complete_Guide\" >Sapthaswarangal: A Complete Guide<\/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\/lesson-7-saptha-swaras\/#Origin_Of_Saptha_Swaras\" >Origin Of Saptha Swaras<\/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\/lesson-7-saptha-swaras\/#7_Saptha_Swaras_In_Carnatic_Music\" >7 Saptha Swaras&nbsp;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\/lesson-7-saptha-swaras\/#How_To_Sing_Saptha_Swaras_Correctly\" >How To Sing Saptha Swaras Correctly?<\/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\/lesson-7-saptha-swaras\/#What_are_the_7_Swaras_in_Indian_Music\" >What are the 7 Swaras in Indian Music?<\/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\/lesson-7-saptha-swaras\/#What_is_the_difference_between_Hindustani_and_Carnatic_swaras\" >What is the difference between Hindustani and Carnatic swaras?<\/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\/lesson-7-saptha-swaras\/#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\/lesson-7-saptha-swaras\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">Saptha Swaras are the seven swaras, or notes, in Carnatic music lessons. These seven basic notes create the backbone of classical Indian music. Each note has a unique sound and flavor, and understanding their properties is essential for creating beautiful melodies. These notes, when sung correctly, can produce a mesmerizing effect on the listener.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">Carnatic sangeetham notes, the &#8216;saptha swara&#8217; scale consists of seven notes: Shadjam, Rishabham, Gandharam, Madhyamam, Panchamam, Dhaivatham, and Nishadham. Each note has a unique sound and flavor that contributes to the overall beauty of Carnatic music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sapthaswarangal-a-complete-guide\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sapthaswarangal_A_Complete_Guide\"><\/span><strong>Sapthaswarangal: A Complete Guide<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we mentioned before, saptha swaras are the foundation of <a href=\"https:\/\/musicmaster.in\/online-carnatic-music-classes.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Carnatic music<\/strong><\/a>. Understanding their properties is essential for creating beautiful melodies. Each note has a unique sound to create a certain mood or feeling in a piece of music. For example, the note shadjam creates an energetic or lively mood, while the note rishabham can create a more soothing or peaceful atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">Once you have a basic understanding of the saptha swaras, you can begin experimenting with different combinations of notes to create your unique melodies. There are endless possibilities for creating saptha swara-based compositions, so don\u2019t be afraid to experiment and explore! This article will discuss the saptha swaras in detail and learn how to sing them correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\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<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-saptha-swaras\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Origin_Of_Saptha_Swaras\"><\/span><strong>Origin Of Saptha Swaras<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">There is no clear-cut evidence about the origin of saptha swaras. They are thought to have evolved through time rather than being the work of a single person or civilization. The Sama Veda, one of Hinduism\u2019s earliest holy books, makes the first mention of swaras. There are the \u201cseven tones of the scale,\u201d according to the Sama Veda. In Bharata Muni\u2019s Natya Shastra, a treatise on performing arts, they were also mentioned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">Purandara Dasa, a Carnatic music composer, further refined the saptha swaras. He created the first swaras scale, consisting of the seven notes: Sa, Ri, Ga, Ma, Pa, Dha, and Ni. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/musicmaster.in\/blog\/purandara-dasa-father-of-carnatic-music\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Purandara Dasa<\/a><\/strong> is also responsible for popularizing these swaras in Carnatic music. He composed many songs and exercises that helped musicians learn how to use saptha swaras in their music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">The sound of animals and birds has given rise to swaras. Shadja, pronounced Sa, is thought to have come from the peacock\u2019s call. At the same time, Rishabha, which is Ri, is believed to have originated from the sound of a bull. Gandhara, which is Ga, is believed to have originated from the sound of a goat, while Madhyama, which is Ma, is believed to have originated from the sound of a Heron. Panchama, which is Pa, is believed to have originated from the sound of a cuckoo, while Dhaivata, which is Dha, is believed to have originated from a horse. Nishada, which is Ni, is believed to have originated from the sound of an elephant. These symbolic beginnings are not only intriguing, but they also serve as the foundation for teaching sapta swaragalu in Kannada music classes, where cultural comparisons encourage easier&nbsp;understanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\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<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-saptha-swaras-nbsp-in-carnatic-music\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Saptha_Swaras_In_Carnatic_Music\"><\/span><strong>7 Saptha Swaras&nbsp;In Carnatic Music<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These seven saptha swaras names, are not only musical elements but also carriers of emotional expression in classical music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-shadja-sa\"><strong>Shadja (SA)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">Shadja is the first saptha swaras in classical music. The extended form of Sa is Shadja. All the other swaras are based on the pitch of Shadja. Of all the swaras in carnatic music, this one becomes the tonic of any scale or a raag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-rishabha-ri\"><strong>Rishabha (RI)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">Rishabha is the second note of Sapthaswarangal. It is placed after the tonic (Sa)and has three different variations such as Shuddha Ri, Chatusruthi Ri and Shatsruti Ri.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b11c520d\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8aa0dfa1\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-5bae5161\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-5bae5161\" 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-52a23c19 gb-headline-text\">Did you know?<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-4f6e63d1 gb-headline-text\">Ri, one of the seven swaras in carnatic music, is often associated with creating a peaceful or auspicious atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-gandhara-ga\"><strong>Gandhara (GA)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">The third swar in music is Gandhar (Ga). Ga lies a whole step above Ri and plays a vital role in defining a raag. Shuddha Ri, Chatusruthi Ri and Shatsruti Ri are the three variations in the pitches of Gandhar. This sapta swara adds a wide range of colours to different raags.<\/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<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-madhyama-ma\"><strong>Madhyama (MA)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">The fourth one in saptha swaralu in music is Madhyama placed above Ga. Madhayma is usually one of the crucial swaras in sapta swaras used for shaping the tonal structure of a particular raag. Ma also two variation in pitches resulting in the origins of Shuddha Madhyama and Prati Madhayma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-panchama-pa\"><strong>Panchama (PA)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">Panchama (Pa), just like Shadaja, is a constant pitch with no variations. It&#8217;s the fifth swara in the sapthaswarangal in music. It lies a whole step above madhyama and a whole step below dhaivat. Pa is very prominent in shaping the flow of any raag..<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dhavita-dha\"><strong>Dhavita (DHA)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">The sixth one in saptha swaras in music is Dhaivat placed above Pa. Dhaivat is usually one of the crucial swaras in Sapta swaras in carnatic music used for determining the emotional expression of any raag. Dha also has two variations in pitches resulting in the origins of Shuddha Dhaivatam and Chathusruti Dhaivatam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nishada-ni\"><strong>Nishada (NI)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">Nishada is the seventh note of Sapthaswarangal. It is placed before the tonic (Sa) and has two different variations such as Kaisiki Ni and Kakali Ni.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All these swar in music are the foundational sounds that form a scale or ragas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\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<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-sing-saptha-swaras-correctly\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Sing_Saptha_Swaras_Correctly\"><\/span><strong>How To Sing Saptha Swaras Correctly?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Different people may have different opinions on the best way to sing saptha swaras correctly. However, here are some tips that may help:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1. Make sure you are familiar with the notes and their respective octaves before you start singing saptha swaras.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2. Practice the notes regularly to train your voice to reach them accurately and without strain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3. When singing swaras, always aim for a clean and clear sound without excessive vibrato or ornamentation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4. Be mindful of your breathing and ensure that you breathe correctly throughout each note.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5. Listen to recordings of other singers who have skills in singing swaras and imitate their techniques.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6. Music training from a young age will be an advantage when trying to sing swaras correctly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>7. With regular practice and guidance from a&nbsp;skilled teacher, it is possible to sing swaras perfectly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-7-swaras-in-indian-music\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_7_Swaras_in_Indian_Music\"><\/span><strong>What are the 7 Swaras in Indian Music?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">By following these tips, you should be able to sing saptha swaras correctly in no time! Do you have any other tips for singing swaras? Please share with us in the comments section below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Swaras Name<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Solfa letters<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Pronounced as<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Shadjam<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">S<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Sa<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Rishabham<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">R<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Ri<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Gandharam<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">G<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Ga<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Madhyamam<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">M<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Ma<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Panchamam<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">P<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Pa<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Dhaivatham<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">D<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Da<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Nishadam<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">N<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Ni<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">In our ancient Tamil music the Saptha swaras are called Sa- Kural, Ri- Uzhai, Ga- Kaikilai, Ma- Thutham, Pa- Ili, Da- Vilari, Ni- Tharam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">In European music: Sa- Doh, Ri- Ray, Ga- Me, Ma- Fa, Pa- Soh, Da- Lah, Ni- Si, or Te.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">Of the above seven swaras, the first and the fifth swaras (Sa- Pa) are fixed notes. They are called Prakrithi&nbsp; Swaras. Remaining five swaras (Ri- Ga- Ma- Da- Ni) consist of two varieties lower and higher in other words Komal and Theevra. They are called Vikrithi Swaras. By the varieties in Vikrithi swaras, and with the two constant notes in Prakrithi Swaras, we have in all 10+2 = 12 notes (Sruthis or swaras) as follows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Swaras Name<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Komal or Theevra<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Equivalent in European Music<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Shadjam<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">S<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">C<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Suddha Rishabham<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">R1- Ko<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">D- Flat<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Chathu Sruthi Rishabham or Suddha Gandharam<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">R2- THEE<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">D<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Sadharana Gandharam or Shat Sruthi Rishabham<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">G1- Ko<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">E- Flat<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Anthara Gandharam<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">G2- THEE<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">E<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Suddha Madhyamam<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">M1- Ko<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">F<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Prathi Madhyamam<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">M2- THEE<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">F- Sharp<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Panchamam<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">P<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">G<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Suddha Dhaivatham<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">D1- Ko<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">A-Flat<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Chathu Sruthi Dhaivatham or Suddha Nishadam<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">D2- THEE<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">A<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Kaisiki Nishadam or Shat Sruthi Dhaivatham<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">N1- Ko<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">B-Flat<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Kakali Nishadam<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">N2- THEE<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">B<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Chathu Sruthi Rishabham &amp; Suddha Gandharam<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Same Note<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Sadharana Gandharam &amp; Shat Sruthi Rishabham<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Same Note<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Chathu Sruthi Dhaivathamam &amp; Suddha Nishadam<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Same Note<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Kaisiki Nishadam &amp; Shat Sruthi Dhaivathamam<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Same Note<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-justify\" id=\"h-what-is-the-difference-between-hindustani-and-carnatic-swaras\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_difference_between_Hindustani_and_Carnatic_swaras\"><\/span><strong>What is the difference between Hindustani and Carnatic swaras?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>ASPECT<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>HINDUSTANI<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>CARNATIC<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">System<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Uses sargams(Sa, re, ga, ma, pa, dha, ni)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Uses swaras(Sa, ri, ga, ma, pa, dha, ni)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Types of variations<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">shudh(natural), komal(flat),(Tivra)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Shuddha, Chatusrithi, sadharna,satsruthi, kakali,<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">structure<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">More flexible scale structure<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Fixed structures based on specific raags<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">approach<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Focuses on raag improvisation<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Focused on structured melodies with fixed compositions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Notes usage in raags<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Are often altered depending on raag and samay<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Are often defined precisely with little variations<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\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 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\/>\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<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">RAGA: Raga is the combination of appropriate swaras in the Arohana and Avarohana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">Arohana \u2013 The ascending order of the swaras.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">Avarohana \u2013 The descending order of the swaras.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-sthayis\"><strong>Sthayis<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">There are five sthayis (Octaves) namely 1. Anumandra sthayi, 2. Mandra shtayi, 3. Madhya sthayi, 4. Thara sthayi, 5. Athi Thara sthayi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Anumandra sthayi \u2013 Two dots below the swara \u2013 S<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mandra sthayi \u2013 One dot below the swara \u2013 S<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Madhya sthayi \u2013 Swara without dot \u2013 S<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thara sthayi \u2013 One dot above the swara \u2013 S<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ath Thara sthayi \u2013 Two dots above the swara \u2013 S<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Common Symbols Used In Carnatic Music<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">, \u2026 Indicates one Akshara Kala.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">,, or ; \u2026 Indicates two Akshara Kala.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">| \u2026 Indicates the splitting of the laghu and dhrutham.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">|| \u2026 Indicates the ending of Thala Avartham<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify editorskit-no-desktop wp-block-paragraph\">&#8211; \u2026 If this symbol comes near the swaras, it will indicate splitting the group of swaras. If the same symbol appears along with the sahithyas it indicate the continuation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">The swaras are used in capital letters and one akshara kala for each swaras. Commas (,) are used with the swaras for additional akshara kalas. 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If you are interested in learning more about this ancient system or want to consult with a<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/musicmaster.in\/online-carnatic-music-classes.html\">p<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/musicmaster.in\/online-carnatic-music-classes.html\"><strong>rofessional music institute<\/strong> <\/a>on how to use sapta swaras in your compositions. <\/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-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-32820 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-32820.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-32820.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-32820.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-32820.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-32820.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: right; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}#sp-ea-32820.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {margin-right: 0;}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1744012522\"><div id=\"sp-ea-32820\" 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-328200\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse328200\" aria-controls=\"collapse328200\" 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 7 notes of raga?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse328200\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-32820\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-328200\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Sa, re, ga, ma, pa, dha, ni, sa are the 7 notes of raga.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-328201\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse328201\" aria-controls=\"collapse328201\" 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 full form of 7 swaras?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse328201\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-32820\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-328201\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Sa- Shadaja, Re-rishab, Ga-gandhar, Ma-madhyama, Pa-pancham,Dha-Dhaivat, Ni-Nishad.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-328202\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse328202\" aria-controls=\"collapse328202\" 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 origin of sapta swaras?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse328202\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-32820\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-328202\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The origin of sapta swaras dates back to vedic times.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-328203\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse328203\" aria-controls=\"collapse328203\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Who invented saptaswara?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse328203\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-32820\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-328203\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sapta swaras origin <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">is attributed to the sage barata.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-328204\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse328204\" aria-controls=\"collapse328204\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Which are the swaras in carnatic music ?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse328204\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-32820\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-328204\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sa, re, ga, ma, pa, dha, ni are the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">swaras in carnatic music.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-328205\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse328205\" aria-controls=\"collapse328205\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How to learn saptha swaras?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse spcollapse\" id=\"collapse328205\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-32820\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-328205\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To learn saptha swaras, start by practicing the pitches of Sa, re, ga, ma, pa, dha, ni via class, online tutorials 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