Helicore strings on Carnatic Violin. A very short excerpt in Kamboji for sound-check.

Heavy gauge G (Silver wound) and D (Titanium wound) tuned to 2 1/2 sruti (to notes D# and A#). Recorded with Zoom H1

I found these strings are fantastic and suitable for carnatic style of vioiln play. To me, suitable for 2 and 2 1/2 srutis (I prefer my strings not too tight)

Helicore Heavy D, G strings, 2 1/2 Sruti - Kamboji

Helicore strings on Carnatic Violin. Scale and 'podi swarams' for sound-check.

Heavy gauge G (Silver wound) tuned 4 semitones lower, to note D#, and 
D (Titanium wound) tuned to note A#.

Recorded with Zoom H1.

I found these strings are fantastic and suitable for carnatic style of vioiln play. To me, suitable for 2 and 2 1/2 Srutis (I prefer my strings not too tight)

Helicore Heavy D, G strings, 2 1/2 Sruti - Scale

An unrestricted and unedited improvisation on Guitar.

Ananth

Guitar Improvisation in Scale Sa-ra-gu-ma-pa-dhi-ni

Image: https://openclipart.org/detail/26940/teddy-bear-icon-by-pitr

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A short snippet in Hindolam with Swara-sthana (intonation/temperament) ratios set 2

Do these intervals (swarams) sound pure? Let me know in comments.

Also, listen the same tune in a different intonation set: www.soundcloud.com/ananth-pattabi/hindolam-snippet-ratios-set-1

Hindolam Snippet - Ratios Set 2

A short snippet in Hindolam with Swara-sthana (intonation/temperament) ratios set 1

Do these intervals (swarams) sound pure? Let me know in comments.

Also, listen the same tune in a different intonation set: www.soundcloud.com/ananth-pattabi/hindolam-snippet-ratios-set-2

Hindolam Snippet - Ratios Set 1

There is a misconception in carnatic community that Ga3 is same as Major 3rd in a typical musical keyboard. This recording disproves this myth.

1st Phrase --> Sa and carnatic Ga3 are played separately and together.
2nd Phrase --> Sa and western Major 3rd are played separately and together.
3rd Phrase --> Carnatic Ga3 and western Major 3rd are played together. One can clearly hear the beating because of the freq difference.

Ga3 is 5/4 ratio from Sa (386.31 cents) while Major 3rd on most keyboards is 400 cents. The difference of about 14 cents is significant, as you hear this recording.

This example is based on 6 kattai / shruti (Sa = 440 hz). "Shruti Carnatic Tuner" (Android App) provides clear reference sound for proper carnatic swara sthanas in any kattai / shruti. Take a look: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.kuyil.shruti

Carnatic Ga3 Vs Western Major 3rd

Carnatic Ga3 and western Major 3rd are played together. One can clearly hear the beating because of the freq difference.

Ga3 is 5/4 ratio from Sa (386.31 cents) while Major 3rd on most keyboards is 400 cents. The difference of about 14 cents is significant, as you hear this recording.

There is a misconception in carnatic community that Ga3 is same as Major 3rd in a typical musical keyboard. This recording disproves this myth.

Shruti Carnatic Tuner (Android App) provides clear reference sound for proper carnatic swara sthanas in any kattai / shruti. Take a look: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.kuyil.shruti

Ga3 Major 3rd Beating Together

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Score Fragments

Series of Chromatic solos with intricate rhythm on guitar over a simple, highly chromatic bassline.

For commercial license: https://licensing.jamendo.com/en/track/699979/ananth-avant-garde-tuesday

An Avant-Garde Tuesday

Maayam

Rain Watching

This is a raw, unprocessed, unedited recording of my guitar improvisation. I am in a highly experimental mode, guess it's evident from the work.

Of late, my ideas about creativity and music are undergoing big changes. This can be seen as an attempt to document my current mindset. In fact, it's the part of the search itself.

This song has many 'spots' that could give you a perfect musical experience. I may have left them understated or unpolished. I invite you all to use your imagination to fill the imperfections and enjoy the music. 

Gears used to Perform and Record this work: 
Guitar: Yamaha Pacifica
Amp: Marshal MG-15CD
Mic: Shure SM-58
A/D: M-Audio Delta 1010 LT
DAW: Reaper
(1 track, 1 instrument (guitar), and One-shot recording. No tailoring. No Effects/Processing applied. Recording not 'rendered' from DAW to avoid any processing, but rather copied directly from where it keeps the recordings.)

ananth pattabi

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