Examples

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

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: G , G , R , R , S S R R G G R R S R G R S R S .D S R G P G R S R Sh: Nin, Nnu, Ko , ,, ri , , , , , , , yu , , , na , , , nu , , , ra , , ,

See Also

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