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APPENDIX III

EXAMPLES OF INDIAN MUSIC

The following points should be noted in regard to the notation below :

A superscript small letter indicates an Appogiatura note : as "^G D.C. indicates a repeat from the beginning. Fine indicates that after the repeat the melody ends at that place. $ means that a phrase is repeated beginning at the place marked thus. In regard to time-signature, the Avarta is shown by two upright strokes, thus [| The bar is shown by one stroke, thus | The beats in the bar, by short strokes are shown thus ' The divisions of the beat are shown by two dots, thus : For explanation of other signs see Introduction. In some of the melodies the raga outline, or chhaya as it is called, is given with a time-bar. I Saman Chants Sung by Sundara Riigavachar, Triplicane, Madras. No. 1. Invocation to Indra. A . . bhi tva su-ra-no nu-mo. . dugdha -va de-na-va- - ha §a na-mas- ya