S-r-G-mM-P-d-N-S Poorvi is a long-lived sunset raga from East India, which to many evokes a serious mood of mystical contemplation. Mixing wide and narrow intervals (all swaras have at least one immediate neighbour), its complex twists and turns belie the base scale’s neat, symmetrical nature – with Sa and Pa often being omitted in ascent […]
• Raag Poorvi •
• Raag Lalit •
S-r-G-mM-d-N-S Lalit is an oddly-shaped sunrise raga. Among the most influential forms in Hindustani history, its distinctive ‘double Ma, no Pa’ structure has a malleable ambiguity, capable of conjuring flavours ranging from “sadness and anguish to the serene and devotional”. The evenly-weighted treatment of the twin ma swaras leads some to see the tivra as […]
• Raag Bihag •
S-R-G-mM-P-D-N-S Created via the artful grafting of tivra Ma onto a Bilawal-oriented base, Bihag contains a wealth of melodic possibilities. Long linked to late evening festivities, its meend-laden tendencies are explored with symmetrical articulations and fluid resolution phrases, guided by nuanced swara hierarchies which may display significant gharana-to-gharana variance. Swara-congruent with multiple ragas, including Chayanat, […]
• Raag Rang Malhar •
S-R-g-mM-P-D-nN-S From my 2018 Darbar interview with Rupak Kulkarni: “Rang Malhar happened by chance. It was the rainy season, and I was playing in a monsoon festival. I was the last performer, and by the time my turn came then all types of Malhar family ragas had been played already. I thought I should come […]
• Raag Ramkali •
S-r-G-mM-P-d-nN-S Resembling ‘Bhairav with touches of tivra ma and komal ni in avroh’, Ramkali is an early morning raga, often associated with Sikh saintly traditions (“the emotions in Ramkali are like those of a wise teacher disciplining their student, who is aware of the pain of learning…”). Though generally similar to Bhairav, Ramkali focuses more on […]
• Raag Purba •
S-r-G-mM-P-dD-N-S A rare raga of the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana, described by Rajan Parrikar as “essentially Raag Poorvi adorned with bells and whistles” (namely, the Ma-mixing catchphrases Sm, mGP and M, MP Pd, dNdP). Mewati innovator Pandit Jasraj also recorded his own captivating rendition, seasoned by the liberal inclusion of shuddha Dha. Also hear Vilayat Khan on surbahar. […]
• Raag Pancham se Pilu •
S-R-G-mM-P-D-nN-S Literally ‘Pilu from Pa’: i.e. a murchana rotation of Pilu so that Pa becomes the ‘new Sa’. Pilu’s doubled gG–nN swaras, being separated by a Perfect 5th, are thus transformed into Pancham se Pilu’s nN–mM (meaning the murchana’s main effect is essentially to trade Pilu’s gG for mM). This switch paves the way for shades […]
• Raag Lalita Gauri •
S-r-G-mM-P-dD-N-S Created by Jaipur-Atrauli vocalist Kesarbai Kerkar, who often employed it as a concert centrepiece. Blending Lalit and Gauri via, respectively, “the close coupling of the two madhyams…[and] appropriate clusters on and in the vicinity of the mandra Ni”, the raga typically takes a shuddha Dha (giving a Poorvi inclination), but can use the komal variant instead […]
• Raag Khem Kalyan •
S-R-G-mM-P-D-N-S A rare-but-charming raga of the Agra gharana, Khem Kalyan is a Kalyan variant with Hansadhwani-like touches. Deepak Raja recounts decoding its phraseology from old recordings, having failed to find a guru who knew it: “This was no ordinary raga…not even just another rare raga. It was a special raga, perhaps beyond reach without a […]
• Raag Kedar •
S-R-mM-P-D-N-S An early night raga, Kedar is associated with heat (Tanarang: “there is much thermal energy in this melody…hence it is regarded as the ragini of Deepak“: Tansen’s legendary fire-bringing raga). Often seen as particularly subtle, complex, and hard-to-perform – partly due to its curiously wide aroha jump from Sa to Ma (depending on variant, […]
• Raag Bhankari •
S-r-G-mM-P-D-N-S A mega-mix of several ragas, Bhankari originates with Ramashreya Jha ‘Ramrang’, guru of Rajan Parrikar – who describes it as a “tantalizing melody, blend[ing] facets of Bhatiyar, Jait, Bibhas, and Deshkar while retaining an aesthetic coherence in the end product”. To my ears, Bhankari also appears to draw from Marwa (particularly in the weak […]
• Raag Ambika Sarang •
S-R-mM-P-D-nN-S According to Rajan Parrikar, Ambika Sarang “was designed by [Agra vocalist] Chidanand Nagarkar…elements of Shuddha Sarang and Kafi are blended together in a delicious cocktail”. Ga is banished, allowing for Saraswati-tinged movements. While Nagarkar’s naming motives are unclear, ‘ambika’ (meaning ‘mother’ in Sanskrit) is closely tied to the goddess Saraswati (in particular, the manifestation of […]
• Raag Adi Basant •
S-rR-G-mM-D-N-S An alternate form of the far more prevalent Basant (‘Springtime’), named for its intimate connection to the ceremonies of that season. Many see Adi Basant as the latter’s ancestor, highlighting its historic prevalence in Dhrupad and Haveli Sangeet. Usually played before dawn, Adi Basant remains rare outside of the Dagarvani lineages and associated Dhrupad zones. […]
• Raag Bhatiyar •
S-r-G-mM-P-D-N-S A dawn raga fabled as a creation of Raja Bhartruhari, a mythical King of Ujjain who is said to have abdicated from his life of material wealth and romantic pleasure to pursue a path of ascetic devotion. Somewhat resembling a ‘vakra Marwa with Pa’, Bhatiyar omits or limits re and Ni in aroha – with, […]
• Raag Sonakshi •
S-r-G-mM-P-dD-N-S From my 2018 Darbar interview with Maihar bansuri maestro Rupak Kulkarni: “I created Sonakshi so I could experience a raga which was suitable for any time of day. I believe we have different mindsets depending on the hour: in the morning our mood is spiritual and fresh, and in the evening it is has […]
• Raag Shyam Kalyan •
S-R-G-mM-P-N-S Shyam Kalyan is a Dha-less Kalyan variant. Ga is used sparingly in ascent, and typically skipped in phrases which run through the scale sequentially – while Re is emphasised, Pa is a resting note, and shuddha ma is taken in descent only. It bears a resemblance to Shuddha Sarang, while being distinguished by the […]
• Raag Vihang •
S-r-G-mM-P-D-N-S [summary] • Raga Megalist (300+) • Search | Glossary | Tags • Hindustani Raga Index • —Nivrutibuwa Sarnaik (~1970s)— [Swaras] • Classifiers • Explore hidden inter-raga connections: swara geometries, melodic features, murchana sets, ragangas, & more (also see the Full Tag List): Swaras: -4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ Sapta: Audav […]
• Raag Sohini Pancham •
S-r-G-mM-P-D-N-S [summary] • Raga Megalist (300+) • Search | Glossary | Tags • Hindustani Raga Index • —Nisha Nigalye-Parasnis (1990)— [Swaras] • Classifiers • Explore hidden inter-raga connections: swara geometries, melodic features, murchana sets, ragangas, & more (also see the Full Tag List): Swaras: -4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ Sapta: Audav […]
• Raag Shukla Bilawal •
S-R-G-mM-P-nN-S [summary] • Raga Megalist (300+) • Search | Glossary | Tags • Hindustani Raga Index • —Manjiri Asnare-Kelkar (2016)— [Swaras] • Classifiers • Explore hidden inter-raga connections: swara geometries, melodic features, murchana sets, ragangas, & more (also see the Full Tag List): Swaras: -4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ Sapta: Audav […]
• Raag Shuddha Sarang •
S-R-mM-P-D-N-S [summary] • Raga Megalist (300+) • Search | Glossary | Tags • Hindustani Raga Index • —Debashish Bhattacharya (2013)— [refrain, e.g. 4:03] R(m)R, MMP, (NR)SN, P(M)P, m\R, (m)RNS… • Classifiers • Explore hidden inter-raga connections: swara geometries, melodic features, murchana sets, ragangas, & more (also see the Full Tag List): Swaras: -4 | 5 | 6 | 7 […]
• Raag (Shuddha) Chaya •
S-R-G-mM-P-D-nN-S [summary] • Raga Megalist (300+) • Search | Glossary | Tags • Hindustani Raga Index • —Soumya Chakraverty (2018)— [Swaras] • Classifiers • Explore hidden inter-raga connections: swara geometries, melodic features, murchana sets, ragangas, & more (also see the Full Tag List): Swaras: -4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ Sapta: Audav […]
• Raag Sazgiri •
S-r-G-mM-P-dD-N-S [summary] • Raga Megalist (300+) • Search | Glossary | Tags • Hindustani Raga Index • —Imran Abbas Khan (2021)— [theme, e.g. 2:36] (P)r r\N, m\r m\r, r/P(MP)…P(GPrG)r, S, (P)SrS/P… • Classifiers • Explore hidden inter-raga connections: swara geometries, melodic features, murchana sets, ragangas, & more (also see the Full Tag List): Swaras: -4 | 5 | 6 […]
• Raag Sawan Sarang •
S-R-mM-P-D-nN-S [=Samat Sarang?] • Raga Megalist (300+) • Search | Glossary | Tags • Hindustani Raga Index • —V.R. Athavale (~1970s)— [Swaras] • Classifiers • Explore hidden inter-raga connections: swara geometries, melodic features, murchana sets, ragangas, & more (also see the Full Tag List): Swaras: -4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ Sapta: […]
• Raag Saraswati Sarang •
S-R-mM-P-D-nN-S [summary] • Raga Megalist (300+) • Search | Glossary | Tags • Hindustani Raga Index • —Gopal Krishna (~1970s)— https://www.parrikar.org/music/sarang/gopalkrishnan_saraswatisarang.mp3 [Swaras] • Classifiers • Explore hidden inter-raga connections: swara geometries, melodic features, murchana sets, ragangas, & more (also see the Full Tag List): Swaras: -4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ Sapta: […]
• Raag Saraswati Kedar •
S-R-G-mM-P-D-nN-S [summary] • Raga Megalist (300+) • Search | Glossary | Tags • Hindustani Raga Index • —Prakash Vishwanath Ringe (2000)— http://www.tanarang.com/Bandishen/Saraswati-Kedar/Sadra%20-%20Chatur%20Balma%20aayo%20mandirwa%20-%20Jhaptl%20%20Vilambit%20-%20PVR.mp3 [Swaras] • Classifiers • Explore hidden inter-raga connections: swara geometries, melodic features, murchana sets, ragangas, & more (also see the Full Tag List): Swaras: -4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ […]
• Raag Sanjh Saravali •
S-R-G-mM-P-D-N-S [summary] • Raga Megalist (300+) • Search | Glossary | Tags • Hindustani Raga Index • —Vilayat Khan (2000)— [gat, e.g. 0:34] (G)P, (P)G, (G)R G, G(m)G, (RN)S, N R G M, M(DP) G, S, N, NS, N(Sn)DP, DP, PD(NS), (G)P, (P)G… • Classifiers • Explore hidden inter-raga connections: swara geometries, melodic features, murchana sets, ragangas, & […]
• Raag Roopkali •
S-rR-G-mM-P-d-N-S [summary] • Raga Megalist (300+) • Search | Glossary | Tags • Hindustani Raga Index • —Khadim Hussain Khan (1970s)— [Swaras] • Classifiers • Explore hidden inter-raga connections: swara geometries, melodic features, murchana sets, ragangas, & more (also see the Full Tag List): Swaras: -4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ Sapta: […]
• Raag Purva •
S-r-G-mM-P-d-N-S [summary] • Raga Megalist (300+) • Search | Glossary | Tags • Hindustani Raga Index • —Ulhas Kashalkar (~2010s)— [Swaras] • Classifiers • Explore hidden inter-raga connections: swara geometries, melodic features, murchana sets, ragangas, & more (also see the Full Tag List): Swaras: -4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ Sapta: Audav […]
• Raag Prabhat Bhairav •
S-r-G-mM-P-d-N-S [summary] • Raga Megalist (300+) • Search | Glossary | Tags • Hindustani Raga Index • —Sharad Sathe (2017)— [Swaras] • Classifiers • Explore hidden inter-raga connections: swara geometries, melodic features, murchana sets, ragangas, & more (also see the Full Tag List): Swaras: -4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ Sapta: Audav […]
• Raag Pat Bihag •
S-R-G-mM-P-D-N-S [summary] • Raga Megalist (300+) • Search | Glossary | Tags • Hindustani Raga Index • —Yunus Hussain Khan (1998)— [Swaras] • Classifiers • Explore hidden inter-raga connections: swara geometries, melodic features, murchana sets, ragangas, & more (also see the Full Tag List): Swaras: -4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ Sapta: […]
• Raag Paraj Kalingada •
S-r-G-mM-P-d-N-S [summary] • Raga Megalist (300+) • Search | Glossary | Tags • Hindustani Raga Index • —Kedar & Narayanrao Bodas (2017)— [Swaras] • Classifiers • Explore hidden inter-raga connections: swara geometries, melodic features, murchana sets, ragangas, & more (also see the Full Tag List): Swaras: -4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ […]
• Raag Paraj •
S-r-G-mM-d-N-S [summary] • Raga Megalist (300+) • Search | Glossary | Tags • Hindustani Raga Index • —Ulhas Kashalkar (2011)— [Swaras] • Classifiers • Explore hidden inter-raga connections: swara geometries, melodic features, murchana sets, ragangas, & more (also see the Full Tag List): Swaras: -4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ Sapta: Audav […]
• Raag Pancham se Gara •
S-R-G-mM-P-D-nN-S [summary] • Raga Megalist (300+) • Search | Glossary | Tags • Hindustani Raga Index • —Ravi Shankar (1967)— [Swaras] • Classifiers • Explore hidden inter-raga connections: swara geometries, melodic features, murchana sets, ragangas, & more (also see the Full Tag List): Swaras: -4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ Sapta: Audav […]
• Raag Pancham •
S-r-G-mM-P-D-N-S [summary] • Raga Megalist (300+) • Search | Glossary | Tags • Hindustani Raga Index • —Pournima Dhumale (2020)— [Swaras] • Classifiers • Explore hidden inter-raga connections: swara geometries, melodic features, murchana sets, ragangas, & more (also see the Full Tag List): Swaras: -4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ Sapta: Audav […]
• Raag Noor Sarang •
S-R-mM-P-nN-S [summary] • Raga Megalist (300+) • Search | Glossary | Tags • Hindustani Raga Index • —Bahauddin Dagar (2020)— [Swaras] • Classifiers • Explore hidden inter-raga connections: swara geometries, melodic features, murchana sets, ragangas, & more (also see the Full Tag List): Swaras: -4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ Sapta: Audav […]
• Raag Nat Bihag •
S-R-G-mM-P-D-nN-S [summary] • Raga Megalist (300+) • Search | Glossary | Tags • Hindustani Raga Index • —Waseem Ahmed Khan (2021)— [Swaras] • Classifiers • Explore hidden inter-raga connections: swara geometries, melodic features, murchana sets, ragangas, & more (also see the Full Tag List): Swaras: -4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ Sapta: […]
• Raag Nand (Anandi) •
S-R-G-mM-P-D-N-S [summary] • Raga Megalist (300+) • Search | Glossary | Tags • Hindustani Raga Index • —Budhaditya Mukherjee (2019)— [Swaras] • Classifiers • Explore hidden inter-raga connections: swara geometries, melodic features, murchana sets, ragangas, & more (also see the Full Tag List): Swaras: -4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ Sapta: Audav […]
• Raag Nagadhwani Kanada •
S-R-G-mM-P-D-N-S [summary] • Raga Megalist (300+) • Search | Glossary | Tags • Hindustani Raga Index • —Pandit Jasraj (1977)— [Swaras] • Classifiers • Explore hidden inter-raga connections: swara geometries, melodic features, murchana sets, ragangas, & more (also see the Full Tag List): Swaras: -4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ Sapta: Audav […]
• Raag Meghranjani •
S-r-G-mM-N-S [summary] • Raga Megalist (300+) • Search | Glossary | Tags • Hindustani Raga Index • —Abhijith Shenoy ‘Abhirang’ (2021)— [Swaras] • Classifiers • Explore hidden inter-raga connections: swara geometries, melodic features, murchana sets, ragangas, & more (also see the Full Tag List): Swaras: -4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ Sapta: […]
• Raag Medhavi •
S-R-G-mM-P-D-nN-S [summary] • Raga Megalist (300+) • Search | Glossary | Tags • Hindustani Raga Index • —Ali Akbar Khan (1967)— [Swaras] • Classifiers • Explore hidden inter-raga connections: swara geometries, melodic features, murchana sets, ragangas, & more (also see the Full Tag List): Swaras: -4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ Sapta: […]
• Raag Maru Bihag •
S-R-G-mM-P-D-N-S [summary] • Raga Megalist (300+) • Search | Glossary | Tags • Hindustani Raga Index • —Nirali Karthik (2016)— [Swaras] • Classifiers • Explore hidden inter-raga connections: swara geometries, melodic features, murchana sets, ragangas, & more (also see the Full Tag List): Swaras: -4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ Sapta: Audav […]
• Raag Manj Khamaj •
S-R-G-mM-P-D-nN-S [summary] • Raga Megalist (300+) • Search | Glossary | Tags • Hindustani Raga Index • —Ravi Shankar (1969)— [theme, e.g. 11:13] GmG RS(R), n(S) S(RS) n(S) D, DnSG m, S(NS)N(S), P/nD(P), (m)GmG RS, Gm Pm… • Classifiers • Explore hidden inter-raga connections: swara geometries, melodic features, murchana sets, ragangas, & more (also see the Full Tag […]
• Raag Mangal Todi •
S-r-g-mM-d-N-S [summary] • Raga Megalist (300+) • Search | Glossary | Tags • Hindustani Raga Index • —Shounak Abhisheki (2021)— [Swaras] • Classifiers • Explore hidden inter-raga connections: swara geometries, melodic features, murchana sets, ragangas, & more (also see the Full Tag List): Swaras: -4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ Sapta: Audav […]
• Raag Malti Basant •
S-r-G-mM-D-N-S [summary] • Raga Megalist (300+) • Search | Glossary | Tags • Hindustani Raga Index • —Ulhas Kashalkar (2015)— [Swaras] • Classifiers • Explore hidden inter-raga connections: swara geometries, melodic features, murchana sets, ragangas, & more (also see the Full Tag List): Swaras: -4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ Sapta: Audav […]
• Raag Lalita Sohini •
S-r-G-mM-D-N-S [summary] • Raga Megalist (300+) • Search | Glossary | Tags • Hindustani Raga Index • —Bahadur Khan (1986)— [Swaras] • Classifiers • Explore hidden inter-raga connections: swara geometries, melodic features, murchana sets, ragangas, & more (also see the Full Tag List): Swaras: -4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ Sapta: Audav […]
• Raag Lalit Pancham •
S-r-G-mM-P-d-N-S [summary] • Raga Megalist (300+) • Search | Glossary | Tags • Hindustani Raga Index • —Kishori Amonkar (2000)— [Swaras] • Classifiers • Explore hidden inter-raga connections: swara geometries, melodic features, murchana sets, ragangas, & more (also see the Full Tag List): Swaras: -4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ Sapta: Audav […]
• Raag Lakshmi Kalyan •
S-R-G-mM-P-D-N-S [summary] • Raga Megalist (300+) • Search | Glossary | Tags • Hindustani Raga Index • —Deepak Kshirsagar (2019)— [alap phrases, e.g. 4:56] G\R(GR) P\M(PM), (P)MP/N N(DP), R(MR)P (M)P/S\N, S(NSN)S, (M)P/N\S, S S, S(NS), P/S(NSN)R, R R, P/S(NSN)R S(NS) N, P(MPM)D M(PMPM)m(G), G(mGmG)… • Classifiers • Explore hidden inter-raga connections: swara geometries, melodic features, murchana sets, ragangas, […]
• Raag Khat Todi •
S-r-g-mM-P-d-nN-S In Parrikar’s summary, Khat Todi is described as an “uncommon [double-Ma] prakar…mostly sung by Jaipur-Atrauli and Agra musicians. In the main body of Todi, a small phrase of Khat is introduced” (i.e. the raga is more like ‘Todi seasoned with Khat’ rather than a more evenly-weighted combo). He cites two different Khat strains used by […]
• Raag Kamod •
S-R-G-mM-P-D-N-S [summary] • Raga Megalist (300+) • Search | Glossary | Tags • Hindustani Raga Index • —Veena Sahasrabuddhe (1999)— [Swaras] • Classifiers • Explore hidden inter-raga connections: swara geometries, melodic features, murchana sets, ragangas, & more (also see the Full Tag List): Swaras: -4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ Sapta: Audav […]
• Raag Jaunpuri Todi •
S-rR-g-mM-P-d-n-S [summary] • Raga Megalist (300+) • Search | Glossary | Tags • Hindustani Raga Index • —Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan (~1990s)— [Swaras] • Classifiers • Explore hidden inter-raga connections: swara geometries, melodic features, murchana sets, ragangas, & more (also see the Full Tag List): Swaras: -4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ […]
• Raag Hindolita •
S-G-mM-P-D-N-S [summary] • Raga Megalist (300+) • Search | Glossary | Tags • Hindustani Raga Index • —Bhimsen Joshi (2003)— [Swaras] • Classifiers • Explore hidden inter-raga connections: swara geometries, melodic features, murchana sets, ragangas, & more (also see the Full Tag List): Swaras: -4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ Sapta: Audav […]
• Raag Hameer •
S-R-G-mM-P-D-N-S [summary] • Raga Megalist (300+) • Search | Glossary | Tags • Hindustani Raga Index • —Budhaditya Mukherjee (2017)— [gat, e.g. 0:42] (P)MPD, (P)MPG, RRGm N\D, (N)D, P, (P)MP P(SNS), N(SNS)D P(MP), P(G)R R(GmDPMP), (P)G/mR S, (P)MPD, (P)MPG, RRGm N\D… • Classifiers • Explore hidden inter-raga connections: swara geometries, melodic features, murchana sets, ragangas, & more (also […]
• Raag Gaurimanjari •
S-rR-G-mM-P-d-nN-S An intricate ten-toned raga created by Ali Akbar Khan via blending ideas from across the Lalit–Gauri spectrum (Gaurimanjari: ‘Bouquet of Gauris’) – notable for its winding melodic motions and dense, crowded swara-space (some renditions employ all specific positions except komal ga). Its core form also possesses the ultra-rare property of rotational symmetry (i.e. the […]
• Raag Gaud Sarang •
S-R-G-mM-P-D-N-S [summary] • Raga Megalist (300+) • Search | Glossary | Tags • Hindustani Raga Index • —Kumar Mardur (2014)— [Swaras] • Classifiers • Explore hidden inter-raga connections: swara geometries, melodic features, murchana sets, ragangas, & more (also see the Full Tag List): Swaras: -4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ Sapta: Audav […]
• Raag Chayanat •
S-R-G-mM-P-D-N-S [summary] • Raga Megalist (300+) • Search | Glossary | Tags • Hindustani Raga Index • —Abhisek Lahiri (2011)— [Swaras] • Classifiers • Explore hidden inter-raga connections: swara geometries, melodic features, murchana sets, ragangas, & more (also see the Full Tag List): Swaras: -4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ Sapta: Audav […]
• Raag Chandni Kedar •
S-R-G-mM-P-D-nN-S [summary] • Raga Megalist (300+) • Search | Glossary | Tags • Hindustani Raga Index • —Budhaditya Mukherjee (2016)— [gat, e.g. 10:06] M(P)M DDP, m(G)m m, M(P)M P(M)P, (S)D D/RS(N)S (D)NDP, M(P)M DDP… • Classifiers • Explore hidden inter-raga connections: swara geometries, melodic features, murchana sets, ragangas, & more (also see the Full Tag List): Swaras: -4 | […]
• Raag Chandni Bihag •
S-G-mM-P-D-nN-S [summary] • Raga Megalist (300+) • Search | Glossary | Tags • Hindustani Raga Index • —Ramashreya Jha ‘Ramrang’ (~1990s)— https://www.parrikar.org/music/bihag/jha_chandnibihag.mp3 [Swaras] • Classifiers • Explore hidden inter-raga connections: swara geometries, melodic features, murchana sets, ragangas, & more (also see the Full Tag List): Swaras: -4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10+ […]
• Raag Basanti Kanada •
S-r-G-mM-P-D-nN-S [summary] • Raga Megalist (300+) • Search | Glossary | Tags • Hindustani Raga Index • —Arun Dravid (1984)— [refrain, e.g. 1:23] D m G, G GM(d)M\G, (M)G rS, (S)G rS, S(NR)S, Sm, m m\G, P m\G, G(m)D DP, DPDND, PDnDP… • Classifiers • Explore hidden inter-raga connections: swara geometries, melodic features, murchana sets, ragangas, & more […]
• Raag Ahir Lalit •
S-r-G-mM-D-n-S Introduced by Ravi Shankar, drawing from the swara material of three morning ragas: Ahiri, Ahir Bhairav, and Lalit. As per Deepak Raja, “for most listeners, Ahir Lalit will be unable to escape the shadow of Ahir Bhairav over the Lalit facet of the raga…since Ahiri is heard mainly as a Bhairav / Ahir Bhairav […]
• Raag Adarangi Todi •
S-r-g-mM-P-d-nN-S A double-ma, double-ni Todi variant linked to 18th-century composer Naimat Khan ‘Sadarang’ and his nephew Feroze Khan ‘Adarang’, who served at the court of Mughal Emperor (and prolific arts patron) Muhammad Shah. While the raga’s historical lineage remains half-sketched, Ali Akbar Khan took to performing it later in his career. Sometimes given the alternate […]
