CarnaticABC Notation

Write Carnatic phrases you can see and hear.

CarnaticABC turns readable swaras into phrase shapes, playback, and shareable lessons. Start by learning the notation, browse examples in the Library, or open Studio when you are ready to create.

How it works

Readable notation, visible movement, musical playback.

Write01

Start with familiar swaras

Use swaras, durations, bars, raga details, and curved movements without leaving plain text.

@raga Shankarabharanam
See02

Watch the phrase move

See slides and oscillations as curves, so the shape between notes is easier to study.

Playback03

Carry it forward

Open the same phrase in the Library or Studio, then keep editing, listening, and sharing.

Library · Studio · lessons

Where to go

One system, four cohesive destinations.

Learn the notation, explore public examples, and move into Studio when you want to save, edit, or publish your own work. Each place should feel like part of the same CarnaticABC experience.

Home

carnatic-abc.com

The front door: what CarnaticABC is and where to begin.

Notation

notation.carnatic-abc.com

The notation guide: how swaras, movement, playback, and the inline playground fit together.

Apps

library and studio

Library is for reading and listening. Studio is where you create, save, and publish.

Phrase shape

See the movement between the notes.

CarnaticABC keeps swaras readable while showing the curved motion that gives a phrase its character.