C (low) D E F G A B C (high) – Slide back down.
Hold the note "Sa" (C) for 4 full beats. Fade out with a slow down-bow. Conclusion Playing "Unakkul Naane" on the violin is more than just hitting the right frets (though we violinists don't have frets!). It is about channeling bhakti (devotion) into every bow stroke. Use the notes provided above as your map, but let your ear and heart guide the phrasing. unakkul naane violin notes
Sa' (C5) – Sa' – Ni – Dha – Pa – Ma – Pa – Dha – Ni – Sa' C (low) D E F G A B C (high) – Slide back down
Pa – Dha – Ni – Sa – Re – Ga – Ma – Ga – Re – Sa (Play this with a slight Karvai (pause) on the "Ma"). The Emotional Turn (Antara Line) Higher intensity on the E string. Conclusion Playing "Unakkul Naane" on the violin is
B C C B A G F E D C (Staccato on C, Legato on A)
(Starting on the G string - 3rd finger position)
Ni₂ (B3) – Sa (C4) – Sa – Ni₂ – Dha (A3) – Pa (G3) – Ma (F3) – Ga (E3) – Re (D3) – Sa (C3)