Staff Notation/Score for Dharbar Varnam

Updated on Dec 2018 • Ananth Pattabiraman
  • Composition: “Chalamela” (Varnam)
  • Ragam: Dharbar
  • Thalam: Adi
  • Composer: Thiruvotriyur Tyagayyar
Dharbar Varnam Score - Page 1
Dharbar Varnam Score - Page 2

I update and improve these notations from time to time. You are encouraged to share the link to this page rather than sharing, hosting, or linking the pdf file directly.

Gamakams (Ornamentation)

One should be careful when reading carnatic music scores written in western notation. Notes carry complex oscillations and ornaments which are typically not notated. Take a look at this video:

Vidwan Akella Mallikarjuna Sharma demonstrates how the first few bars of this composition are played, with appropriate gamakams. Do compare the rendition with the written score.

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