Beginner

Sarali Varisai

The first exercise every Carnatic student learns. Straight-scale patterns in Mayāmāḷavagauḷa — sing each svara and get real-time cents feedback.

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Sarali Varisai #1

Straight scale — the foundation

Sa
Ri
Ga
Ma
Pa
Dha
Ni
Ṡa
Ṡa
Ni
Dha
Pa
Ma
Ga
Ri
Sa

How it works

  • Select a pattern (#1 is the straight scale, #2 doubles each note).
  • Choose ascent only, descent only, or both.
  • Tap Start Exercise and allow microphone access.
  • Sing the highlighted svara. Hold it steady within ±15¢ to advance.
  • Your accuracy report saves to your practice journal.
Sarali Varisai — Karunattu