If you play the notes above straight (staccato), it will sound like a nursery rhyme. You lose the "Samajavaragamana" magic. Here is the secret:
For those who want the samajavaragamana violin notes in a text block to screenshot: samajavaragamana violin notes
Pallavi (C Major / Sa Scale):
C4 F4 E4 F4 | G4 F4 E4 D4 | C4 D4 C4 (rest) | C4 D4 E4 F4 |
G4 A4 G4 F4 | E4 D4 C4 (rest) || If you play the notes above straight (staccato),
Charanam (High Octave):
C5 B4 A4 G4 | G4 F#? (No—keep F4 natural) | Actually correct: G4 F4 E4 D4 |
C4 D4 E4 F4 | G4 A4 G4 F4 E4 D4 C4 || Before touching the strings, a violinist must understand
(The original recording uses a slight microtonal flat on the 'Ga' occasionally—listen to Karthik's voice for nuance.)
Before hitting Ma (F#), lightly touch the Ga (E) as a grace note. It should sound like 'n'Ma. This is crucial for the Karaharapriya feel.
Before touching the strings, a violinist must understand the soil from which this melody grows.