Ṡ, N, D, P, | M, G, R, S, || Dheem - tha - re - ta na | R, M, P, N, | Ṡ, , , , , , , || dheem - ta re | na - - - - - - | Use code with caution.
Notes with a dot above or an apostrophe after (S', R', G') represent the higher octave. desh thillana notation
Ṅ Sa Ri₂ Ma₁ Pa Ni Sa. (Often rendered: Sa Re Ma Pa Ni Sa) Ṡ, N, D, P, | M, G, R,
The piece often begins with a mesmerizing mukthayi swaram (rhythmic prelude). The notation here is sparse but precise: (Often rendered: Sa Re Ma Pa Ni Sa)
The pallavi is the opening refrain, setting the core theme of the piece.
The most famous Desh Thillana was composed by the violin maestro . A musical genius, he was not only one of the greatest violinists of his time but also a prolific composer known as a vaggeyakara (one who composes both lyrics and music).