Abstract:
In this paper, we present a graphical method through which we can analyze inherent patterns present in swaraprastharas [improvised sequences of notes sung to swara, or sol-fa syllables] of Karnatak musicians. This tool can be used to conduct further research into various aspects of the evolution of kalpanaswara [in this paper, this term is used interchangeably with swaraprasthara] singing. We begin by discussing some assumptions we make in constructing our method. We then present the method itself and provide some example graphs produced using the method. We end the paper by suggesting some hypotheses that can be tested using the technique presented in this paper.  

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