Janya raga · child of melakarta 28, Harikambhoji
Sama
साम
Sama is a janya (child) raga born from Harikambhoji, the 28th melakarta. It is audava (pentatonic) in ascent, classified audava-shadava.
Samaसाम
No Ni in either direction; Ga only on the way down.
Drops N2 from Harikambhoji.
Arohanam and avarohanam
Sama climbs and falls along these paths:
| Arohanam (up) | S R2 M1 P D2 S' |
|---|---|
| Avarohanam (down) | S' D2 P M1 G3 R2 S |
| Notes | 5 ascending, 6 descending (audava-shadava) |
| Hindustani sargam | S R G m P D |
No Ni in either direction; Ga only on the way down.
Parent and paths checked against karnatik.com, Wikipedia (List of Janya ragas), ragasurabhi.com.
The notes of Sama, 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) |
See how every swara becomes an interval in melakarta and Western music.
Songs to learn in Sama
- Shantamu Leka, Tyagaraja
- Annapurne Vishalakshi, Muthuswami Dikshitar
The parent: Harikambhoji
Sama 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 Sama
What is the Sama raga?
Sama is a janya (derived) raga of the 28th melakarta, Harikambhoji. Its arohanam is S R2 M1 P D2 S' and its avarohanam is S' D2 P M1 G3 R2 S.
What are the arohanam and avarohanam of Sama?
Arohanam (ascending): S R2 M1 P D2 S'. Avarohanam (descending): S' D2 P M1 G3 R2 S.
What are famous songs in Sama?
Well-known compositions include Shantamu Leka (Tyagaraja), Annapurne Vishalakshi (Muthuswami Dikshitar).