Create 3 possible “basic parent” scales beginning on C. Remember, any basic parent scale beginning on C always contains

—C (sa) the tonal center and first tone of its raga
—G (pa) the perfect fifth above C
—C' (sa) the next C an octave above the beginning C.
Be sure to follow the lines/tracks as you move from left to right when you choose the seven consecutive pitches of your scales. (Examples will vary—there are 72 possibilities!)

What will be an ideal response?

• sa = C, ri = D^#, ga = E, ma = F^#, pa = G, da = A^b, ni = B, sa' = C'
• sa = C, ri = D^b, ga = E^b, ma = F, pa = G, da = A, ni = B^b sa'= C'
• sa = C, ri = D, ga = E, ma = F^#, pa = G, da = A^#, ni = B, sa' = C'