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Story – 1 : The Lion and The Mouse, an interpretation with carnatic ragas expressed through the Saraswathi Veena.
Here is the link to the video.
It is an enriching experience to see how Carnatic Music can be made relevant in every walk of our life. Choosing stories from the books of the kids has been such a fun experience.
This is a bold attempt to enter the world of the kids and bring them closer to the rich, versatile Carnatic Music that moulds itself and becomes relevant in every situation.
The story features 3 ragas:
NATTAI
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Janyam of Chalanattai (36th Melakartha ragam)
Arohanam: S R₃ G₃ M₁ P N₃ Ṡ
Avarohanam: Ṡ N₃ P M₁ G₃ M₁ R₃ S
ABHOGI
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Janyam of Kharaharapriya (22nd Melakartha Raga)
Arohanam: S R₂ G₂ M₁ D₂ Ṡ
Avarohanam: Ṡ D₂ M₁ G₂ R₂ S
MADHUKAUNS
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Its a pentatonic scale with 5 notes in ascending and 5 notes in descending.
Arohanam: S G₂ M₂ P N₂ S
Avarohanam: S N₂ P M₂ G₂ S
We have kept the themes simple on purpose – to drive a larger message across. The series aims at giving a musical experience to kids and to the kid in you.
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Here’s the notation for the Nattai phrases used to present the Lion.
NATTAI
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Janyam of Chalanattai (36th Melakartha ragam)
Arohanam: S R₃ G₃ M₁ P N₃ Ṡ
Avarohanam: Ṡ N₃ P M₁ G₃ M₁ R₃ S 
