Published On Jan 28, 2024
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Thaat: Khammaj
Aarohi: S G m P D N S'
Amrohi: S' n D P m G R g R S
Vadi: G
Samvadi: N
Pakard: S G m P---G m R g S R 'N S---'n 'D 'N S
Time: 6 am - 9 am
Zaat: Shadav - Sampuran
Raag Gara is a Hindustani classical raga belonging to the Khamaj thaat. It is a rare raga, and is typically performed in the late evening. The raga uses all seven notes of the Indian musical scale, with both shuddha (natural) and komal (flat) gandhar and ni. The vadi (tonic) is ga, and the samvadi (dominant) is ni.
The raga is characterized by its delicate and melancholic mood. It is said to evoke feelings of love, longing, and sadness. The raga is also known for its complex and intricate melodic structure.
Some of the most famous compositions in Raag Gara include:
* "Mohe Panghat Pe Nandlal" by Amir Khusro
* "Teri Meri Kahani" by Ravi Shankar
* "Aise Toh Na Dekho Ke Humko Nasha Ho Jaye" by Vilayat Khan
* "Kabhi Khudpe Kabhi Haalat Pe Rona Aaya" by Pt. Bhimsen Joshi
* "Deewana Kehke Aaj Mujhe Phir Pukariye" by Bade Ghulam Ali Khan
Raag Gara is a challenging raga to learn and perform, but it is also a very rewarding one. It is a raga that can be enjoyed by both listeners and performers alike.
Here are some additional details about Raag Gara:
* The aroha (ascending scale) is: Sa, Pa, Ma, Ga, Re, Ga, Ma, Dha, Ni, Sa.
* The avaroha (descending scale) is: Sa, Ni, Dha, Pa, Ma, Ga, Re, Ga, Ma, Sa.
* The pakad (phrase) is: Sa, Ga, Re, Ga, Ma, Dha, Ni, Sa.
* The raga is typically played in the raagdari (slow) tempo.
* The raga is often accompanied by the sitar, tabla, and sarangi.
If you are interested in learning more about Raag Gara, I recommend the following resources:
* The book "Raga Gara: A Study in Khamaj Thaat" by R.K. Narayan
I hope this article has helped you to understand Raag Gara better. Thank you for reading!
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