Question

Write the notation of a Kriti or Kirtana you have learnt.

Hint:

Choose compositions that are rich in raga bhava and suited to your level for practice and performance.

Answer 1

Let us take the kriti "Vatapi Ganapatim Bhaje" by Muthuswami Dikshitar in raga Hamsadhwani, set to Adi Tala. Arohanam: S R2 G3 P N3 S \hspace{2cm Avarohanam: S N3 P G3 R2 S \medskip Pallavi:
\texttt{Vatapi Ganapatim Bhajeham – Vaaranamukham Notation (Pallavi): \begin{verbatim S R G P | N S , S N | P G R S || Va ta pi Ga na pa tim Bha je ha m \end{verbatim Note: This is a sample beginning portion of the kriti. The full kriti would be notated in swara + sahitya format, respecting the tala structure.