Cookbook

This cookbook contains practical examples and patterns for writing Carnatic music notation. Each recipe demonstrates real-world usage with complete, working examples.

Basic Patterns

• Different Speeds - Writing notation at first, second, and third speeds
• Common Talas - Examples of Adi, Rupaka, Misra Chapu, and other talas

Advanced Patterns

• Basic Varnam Notation - Notating a simple varnam with swaras and sahitya
• Complex Gamakas - Applying multiple embellishments in phrases
• Ragam Tanam Pallavi - Structuring RTP with different sections
• Tisram Notation - Working with 3 notes per beat patterns

Practical Tips

• Organizing Long Compositions - Using lines, margins, and layouts effectively
• Percussion Notation - Adding mridangam and tabla patterns

Example: Quick Varnam Snippet

Here's a quick example to get started:

\cycle("|4|2|2|") \beatDuration(4) \line("Pallavi") Sw: S R G M , P D N S. Sh: sa ri ga ma , pa dha ni sa

See Also

• Tutorials - Learn the DSL step by step
• Reference - Complete syntax documentation