Desh Thillana Notation -

This section has beautiful flowing Sahitya: "Pankaja Lochana..."

A Thillana typically consists of three sections: , Anupallavi , and Charanam . 1. Pallavi (Rhythmic Introduction) desh thillana notation

Pan - ka - ja Lochana Pa - hi Swaras: P , M G R | S R M P D N S || This section has beautiful flowing Sahitya: "Pankaja Lochana

Desh is an "Audava-Sampurna" raga (five notes ascending, seven descending) originally from the Hindustani tradition. It is characterized by its use of both Nishadams (N2 and N3). Ni3 Sa Ri2 Ma1 Pa Ni3 Sa Avarohana (Descent): Sa Ni2 Dha2 Pa Ma1 Ga3 Ri2 Ga3 Sa Structure of the Thillana desh thillana notation

syllables into the melodic fabric of the raga. The transition from the rhythmic of the Pallavi to the melodic