Notation:
S = Sa
R = Ri
G = Ga
M = Ma
P = Pa
D = Da
N = Ni
When there is a dot on top any of these letters, it denotes high pitch, called 'Taara Sthayi'. In the same way, if there is a dot below a letter, it denotes low pitch, called 'Mandra Sthayi'.
Talam:
Notation of talam has 1s and 0s.
1 is called 'Laghuvu'. Laghuvu denotes a tap followed by counting fingers. Depending on the number of fingers counted, 'Jaathi' can be identified.
0 is called 'Dhrutamu'. Dhrutamu denotes a tap and a turn.
Eg: Aadi Talam : Aadi Talam can be represented as 1-0-0. And it is 'Chaturasra Jathi'. So, 1 here, is a tap followed by 3 fingers.
Speeds:
1st Speed : One letter per a finger
2nd Speed : Two letters per finger
3rd Speed : Four letters per finger
