swarasthanam part 2. how to learn vivathi swarams. 16 swara names in 12 swarasthaanams.

fundamental tones of universal music is wellknown as basic seven notes. 12swarasthas came from the differences of the higher & lower frequency of the vikruthi swarams (Re,Ga,Ma,Dha,Ni) in our carnatic music. vivadhi swarams (chromatic notes) introduced due to singing these similar lower and higher tones of a note to gether in a raga. thereby four additional names inovated as vivadhi swarams in later part of 18th century. but the beauty is all these 16 swara names placed in 12 swarasanams in an octave. this video details how the vivadhi notes came and how it will played by. if you wish to know about the 12 swrasthana classification pls click the link below    • 12 swarsthanam exercise