Ganapati (raga)

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Ganapati
MelaKanakangi
ArohanamS G₁ P 
Avarohanam P G₁ S

Ganapati also written as Ganapathi is a rāgam in Carnatic music (musical scale of South Indian classical music) created by M. Balamuralikrishna with only three notes[1][2] and Introduced to Carnatic music with a composition 'Gam Ganapathim'. It is a janya rāga (derived scale) of the 1st Melakarta rāgam Kanakangi.

Scale[edit]

The Ganapati raga contains three notes in ascending and descending of the scale:

Compositions[edit]

Composition Language Talam Composer Singer Lyrics Audio Label Ref
Gam Ganapathim Sanskrit Adi M Balamurali Krishna M Balamurali Krishna M Balamurali Krishna Geetanjali [3]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ Alternate notations:
    • Hindustani: S R P 
    • Western: C Edouble flat G C
  2. ^ Alternate notations:
    • Hindustani:  P R S
    • Western: C G Edouble flat C

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Throwback to Balamuralikrishna's thillanas". Deccan Herald. 15 July 2022. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
  2. ^ Ramakrishnan, Deepa H. (22 November 2016). "Balamurali, a legend, who created ragas with three swaras". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
  3. ^ Learn to Sing Classical Vocal -Gam Ganapathim(Kriti) -Dr.M.Balamuralikrishna - Step by Step Tutorial, retrieved 23 January 2023