While the basic notes (S R G M P) are simple, the "soul" of the song is much harder to replicate on the violin than the sheet music suggests.
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Musical semiotics
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Here is the full line of the Charanam (Pallavi) that every violinist wants to play. These are the top notes for the main melody. kadhale kadhale violin notes top
Line 1: Kadhale Kadhale...
Sa - Ni - Sa - Ga - Ma - Pa
Ma - Ga - Ri - Sa
Ni - Sa - Ni - Dha - Pa
Ma - Pa - Dha - Ni - Sa* (High Sa)
Western Notes: A – G – A – C – D – E | D – C – B – A | G – A – G – F – E | D – E – F – G – A While the basic notes (S R G M
Line 2: Unnai Kaana...
Ni - Sa - Ri - Sa - Ni - Dha - Pa
Ma - Pa - Dha - Ni - Sa* (High)
Ri* (High) - Sa* - Ni - Dha - Pa
Ma - Ga - Ri - Sa
To get the "top" authentic sound, you cannot simply play the notes dry. Here is how to bow: Musical semiotics