Doubt in carnatic music notation + and -

[Ijasmuhammerd]

Hi friends,

What does the " + " and "-" sign indicate in between the notes in carnatic music notations.

Attumanal Payayil Anthi Veyil Chaanja Naal
GGGF D#FG FD# DC -A#C C

Kunjilam Kai Veeshi Nee Thoni Eri Poyille
GGG F D#F G FD# DC -A#DC

Veezhathe Kannilannu Minniya Neermani
-A#CD# D#FFF GGFD# FFGG

anyone please reply.

Usually I didn't get reply for any my posts !

Please reply

REGARDS,
Ijas

 

[Jimsweb]

+ indicates the next octave (second one) compared to the one you are playing on
- indicates the previous octave

 

[Ijasmuhammerd]

+ indicates the next octave (second one) compared to the one you are playing on
- indicates the previous octave

Thanks a lot !