Janya raga · child of melakarta 28, Harikambhoji
Navarasakannada
नवरसकन्नड
Navarasakannada is a janya (child) raga born from Harikambhoji, the 28th melakarta. It is svarantara (four notes) in ascent, classified svarantara-shadava. It carries a mood of Hasya: mirth; light motes rise and scatter.
Navarasakannadaनवरसकन्नड
Leaps from Pa straight home going up, then fills in richly without touching Pa at all.
Keeps all seven notes of Harikambhoji; only the path differs.
Arohanam and avarohanam
Navarasakannada climbs and falls along these paths:
| Arohanam (up) | S G3 M1 P S' |
|---|---|
| Avarohanam (down) | S' N2 D2 M1 G3 R2 S |
| Notes | 4 ascending, 6 descending (svarantara-shadava) |
| Hindustani sargam | S R G m P D n |
Leaps from Pa straight home going up, then fills in richly without touching Pa at all.
Parent and paths checked against karnatik.com, Wikipedia (List of Janya ragas), ragasurabhi.com.
The notes of Navarasakannada, as Western intervals
| Swara | Interval above Sa |
|---|---|
| S | unison (1) |
| R2 | major second (M2) |
| G3 | major third (M3) |
| M1 | perfect fourth (P4) |
| P | perfect fifth (P5) |
| D2 | major sixth (M6) |
| N2 | minor seventh (m7) |
See how every swara becomes an interval in melakarta and Western music.
Songs to learn in Navarasakannada
- Paluku Kanda, Tyagaraja
The parent: Harikambhoji
Navarasakannada keeps the tuning of its parent Harikambhoji but walks its own road. To see the full seven-note scale it is drawn from, its chords and its other children, read the Harikambhoji guide, or learn how janya ragas work in general.
Questions about Navarasakannada
What is the Navarasakannada raga?
Navarasakannada is a janya (derived) raga of the 28th melakarta, Harikambhoji. Its arohanam is S G3 M1 P S' and its avarohanam is S' N2 D2 M1 G3 R2 S.
What are the arohanam and avarohanam of Navarasakannada?
Arohanam (ascending): S G3 M1 P S'. Avarohanam (descending): S' N2 D2 M1 G3 R2 S.
What are famous songs in Navarasakannada?
Well-known compositions include Paluku Kanda (Tyagaraja).