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Learn the basic concept of Raag in Hindustani Classical Music. The following introductions have been devised keeping in mind the level of understanding of beginners so that they do not get confused with the technical difficulties in learning Raag. The information given below is very basic and must be referred to as just guidelines. For thorough understanding of Raag, one must seek advice from a learned teacher.
Here is an easy tutorial for Raag Ahir Bhairav. Following is the very basic information on Raag Ahir Bhairav. For more information, you may like to explore more on the internet like tanarang.com where more information on Raag Ahir Bhairav is given in detail.
Thaat : Bhairav
Rass (Nature) : Vishad (Sad)
Jaati : Sampurna – Sampurna
Vikrit Swar : Komal Nishad (n) and Komal Rishabh (r)
Aroh (7 notes) : S r G M P D n S’
Avroh (7 notes) : S’ n D P M G r S
Vaadi Swar : M (Shuddh Madhyam)
Samvaadi Swar : S (Shadaj)
DISCLAIMER: While Hindustani Classical Raags follow a set pattern of notes, the film songs based on Raag Ahir Bhairav may not necessarily follow every rule of this Raag. Composers take liberty to experiment with the notes and may deviate from the set pattern just to enhance the melody of the song.
Same is the case while jotting down the notations of songs. Hence, it is advised that you must not stop experimenting with the basic notations which are given in this website and must continue to improvise as per your convenience.
Following are the Sargam notations of few of the songs (available on this site) based on Raag Ahir Bhairav:
Following is the very basic information on Raag Bageshri. For more information, you may like to explore more on the internet like wikipedia where more information on Raag Bageshri is given in detail.
Thaat : Kafi
Rass (Nature) : Virah Rass (Sadness)
Jaati : Audav – Sampurna
Vikrit Swar : Komal Gandhar (g), Komal Nishad (n)
Aroh (5 notes) : S g M D n S’
Avroh (7 notes) : S’ n D P M g R S
Vaadi Swar : M (Shuddh Madhyam)
Samvaadi Swar : S (Shadaj)
Pakad : D n S | M | M P D | M g R S
DISCLAIMER: While Hindustani Classical Raags follow a set pattern of notes, the film songs based on Raag Bageshri may not necessarily follow every rule of this Raag. Composers take liberty to experiment with the notes and may deviate from the set pattern just to enhance the melody of the song.
Same is the case while jotting down the notations of songs. Hence, it is advised that you must not stop experimenting with the basic notations which are given in this website and must continue to improvise as per your convenience.
Sargam of the following song is available on this site :
Raag Brindabani Sarang is a beautiful and popular raga in Hindustani classical music. It is believed to have originated from the Brindavan area of Uttar Pradesh, India, and is commonly associated with the spring season. The raga is characterized by its serene and romantic mood, with a focus on the lower and middle octaves of the scale.
This is a very basic information for beginners on Raag Brindavani Sarang or otherwise called Raag Sarang. Detailed information can be found on other resources like Tanarang.com.
Thaat : Kaafi. Learn 10 Thaats of Hindustani Classical Music in an easy method.
Rass (Nature) : Shringar Rass (Romantic)
Jaati : Audav – Audav
Aroh (5 notes) : S R M P N S’
Avroh (5 notes) : S’ n P M R S (Komal Nishad (n) in desendence)
Vaadi Swar : R (Rishabh)
Samvaadi Swar : P (Pancham)
Pakad : N S R M | R S R M P… | R M P n | P M P n S’
The mood or ras of Raag Brindabani Sarang is said to be Shringar or romantic love, and it is often used to express the emotions of separation and longing in love. The raga is traditionally performed during noon, and it is associated with the summer season.
SONGS BASED ON RAAG BRINDABANI SARANG
DISCLAIMER: While Hindustani Classical Raags follow a set pattern of notes, the film songs based on Raag Brindavani Sarang may not necessarily follow every rule of this Raag. Composers take liberty to experiment with the notes and may deviate from the set pattern just to enhance the melody of the song.
Same is the case while jotting down the notations of songs. Hence, it is advised that you must not stop experimenting with the basic notations which are given in this website and must continue to improvise as per your convenience.
Sargam notations of following song based on Raag Brindavani Sarang is available on this website:
Thaat : Bhairav. Learn 10 Thaats of HCM in an easy method.
Rass (Nature) : Virah, Bhakti Rass (Sadness, Devotional)
Jaati : Sampoorn
Vikrit Swar : Komal Rishabh (r), Komal Dhaivat (d)
Aroh (7 notes) : S r G M P d N S’
Avroh (7 notes) : S’ N d P M G r S
Vaadi Swar : d (Komal Dhaivat)
Samvaadi Swar : r (Komal Rishabh)
Pakad : G M d | d P | G M r | r S…
DISCLAIMER: While Hindustani Classical Raags follow a set pattern of notes, the film songs based on Raag Bhairav may not necessarily follow every rule of this Raag. Composers take liberty to experiment with the notes and may deviate from the set pattern just to enhance the melody of the song.
Same is the case while jotting down the notations of songs. Hence, it is advised that you must not stop experimenting with the basic notations which are given in this website and must continue to improvise as per your convenience.
Following is the very basic tutorial on Raag Bhairavi. This Raag uses all the 12 swars, hence, performers find it very suitable to do experiments. For more information, you may like to explore more on the internet like Chandrakantha where more information on Raag Bhairavi is given.
Thaat : Bhairavi
Rass (Nature) : Virah, Milaap (Sad, Joy)
Jaati : Sampurna – Sampurna
Vikrit Swar : r g d n
Aroh (7 notes) : S r g M P d n S’
Avroh (7 notes) : S n d P M g r S’
Vaadi Swar : M (Shuddh Madhyam)
Samvaadi Swar : S (Shadaj)
Pakad : M g | S r S | d n S
Time for playing : Morning.
DISCLAIMER: While Hindustani Classical Raags follow a set pattern of notes, the film songs based on Raags Bahiravi may not necessarily follow every rule of this Raag. Composers take liberty to experiment with the notes and may deviate from the set pattern just to enhance the melody of the song.
Same is the case while jotting down the notations of songs. Hence, it is advised that you must not stop experimenting with the basic notations which are given in this website and must continue to improvise as per your convenience.
Sargam of following Songs on Raag Bhairavi are available on this site:
Following is the very basic tutorial on Raag Bhimpalasi. For more information, you may like to explore more on the internet like wikipedia where more information on Raag Bhimplasi is given in detail.
Thaat : Kafi
Rass (Nature) : Sringar Rass (Romantic)
Jaati : Audav – Sampurna
Vikrit Swar : Komal Nishad (n) and Komal Gandhar (g)
Aroh (5 notes) : n S g M P
Avroh (7 notes) : S n D P M g R S’
Vaadi Swar : M (Shuddh Madhyam)
Samvaadi Swar : S (Shadaj)
Pakad : ,n S g M P | n D P | S’ | n D P | M g R S…
Time for playing : Afternoon
DISCLAIMER: While Hindustani Classical Raags follow a set pattern of notes, the film songs based on Raags Bhimpalasi may not necessarily follow every rule of this Raag. Composers take liberty to experiment with the notes and may deviate from the set pattern just to enhance the melody of the song.
Same is the case while jotting down the notations of songs. Hence, it is advised that you must not stop experimenting with the basic notations which are given in this website and must continue to improvise as per your convenience.
Following is the very basic information on Raag Bhupali, also known as Bhoop, Bhopali, or Bhoopali.
For more information, you may like to explore more on the internet like Tanarang.com where more details on Raag Bhupali is given.
Thaat : Kalyan
Rass (Nature) : Bhakti Rass (Devotional)
Jaati : Audav – Audav
Vikrit Swar : None
Varjit Swar : Madhyam (M) and Nishad (N)
Aroh (5 notes) : S R G P D S’
Avroh (5 notes) : S’ D P G R S
Vaadi Swar : G (Shuddh Gandhar)
Samvaadi Swar : D (Shuddh Dhaiwat)
Pakad : G R G | P G | D P | S’ D P G | P G R G | G R S
Time for playing : Evening ( 6 – 9 pm)
DISCLAIMER: While Hindustani Classical Raags follow a set pattern of notes, the film songs based on Raag Bhuplai may not necessarily follow every rule of this Raag. Composers take liberty to experiment with the notes and may deviate from the set pattern just to enhance the melody of the song.
Same is the case while jotting down the notations of songs. Hence, it is advised that you must not stop experimenting with the basic notations which are given in this website and must continue to improvise as per your convenience.
Sargam notations of following songs based on Raag Bhupali are available on this site:
This is a very basic information for beginners on Raag Bihag. Detailed information can be found on other resources like Wikipedia.
Thaat : Bilaval. Learn 10 Thaats of Hindustani Classical Music in an easy method.
Rass (Nature) : Prem Rass (Romantic)
Jaati : Audav – Sampurna
Aroh (5 notes) : S G M P N S’
Avroh (7 notes) : S’ N D P M G R S
Vaadi Swar : G (Gandhar)
Samvaadi Swar : N (Nishad)
Pakad : N S G | G M G | PMP GMG | PM GM GR S…
DISCLAIMER: While Hindustani Classical Raags follow a set pattern of notes, the film songs based on Raag Bihag may not necessarily follow every rule of this Raag. Composers take liberty to experiment with the notes and may deviate from the set pattern just to enhance the melody of the song.
Same is the case while jotting down the notations of songs. Hence, it is advised that you must not stop experimenting with the basic notations which are given in this website and must continue to improvise as per your convenience.
Sargam notations of following song based on Raag Bihag is available on this website:
Thaat : Not defined. Since this Raag belongs to Carnatic music and it contains Komal Gandhar and Komal Nishad, so, it does not fit into the 10 Thaats of Hindustani Classical music (HCM). Learn 10 Thaats of HCM in an easy method.
Rass (Nature) : Prem Rass (Romantic)
Jaati : Sampurna – Sampurna
Vikrit Swar : Komal Gandhar (g), Komal Dhaivat (d)
Aroh (7 notes) : S R g M P d N S’
Avroh (7 notes) : S’ N d P M g R S
Vaadi Swar : P (Pancham)
Samvaadi Swar : S (Shadaj)
Pakad : d P g | R S R | R g M P d P…
DISCLAIMER: While Hindustani Classical Raags follow a set pattern of notes, the film songs based on Raag Kirwani may not necessarily follow every rule of this Raag. Composers take liberty to experiment with the notes and may deviate from the set pattern just to enhance the melody of the song.
Same is the case while jotting down the notations of songs. Hence, it is advised that you must not stop experimenting with the basic notations which are given in this website and must continue to improvise as per your convenience.
Following is the very basic tutorial on Raag Pahadi. As the name suggests, this raag belongs to mountains. Natives of mountains composed folk melodies in this Raag. For more information, you may like to explore more on the internet like soundofindia where more information on Raag Pahadi is given in detail.
Thaat : Bilawal
Rass (Nature) : Harsh, Virah Rass (Happy, Sad)
Jaati : Audav – Sampurna
Vikrit Swar : None
Aroh (5 notes) : S R G P D S’
Avroh (7 notes) : S N D P M G R S’
Vaadi Swar : P (Pancham)
Samvaadi Swar : S (Shadaj)
Pakad : S D | P D | M G | P D S…
Time for playing : Generally Evening, but not restricted.
DISCLAIMER: While Hindustani Classical Raags follow a set pattern of notes, the film songs based on Raags Pahadi may not necessarily follow every rule of this Raag. Composers take liberty to experiment with the notes and may deviate from the set pattern just to enhance the melody of the song.
Same is the case while jotting down the notations of songs. Hence, it is advised that you must not stop experimenting with the basic notations which are given in this website and must continue to improvise as per your convenience.
Sargam of following Songs on Raag Pahadi are available on this site:
Following is the very basic information on Raag Shivranjani. For more information, you may like to explore more on the internet like wikipedia where more information on Raag Shivranjani is given in detail.
Thaat : Kafi
Rass (Nature) : Virah Rass (Sad)
Jaati : Audav – Audav
Vikrit Swar : Komal Gandhar (g)
Varjit Swar : Madhyam (M) and Nishad (N)
Aroh (5 notes) : S R g P D S’
Avroh (5 notes) : S’ D P g R S
Vaadi Swar : P (Pancham)
Samvaadi Swar : S (Shadaj)
Pakad : R g P | D P g R | g S R D S
Time for playing : Late evening till Midnight
DISCLAIMER: While Hindustani Classical Raags follow a set pattern of notes, the film songs based on Raag Shivranjani may not necessarily follow every rule of this Raag. Composers take liberty to experiment with the notes and may deviate from the set pattern just to enhance the melody of the song.
Same is the case while jotting down the notations of songs. Hence, it is advised that you must not stop experimenting with the basic notations which are given in this website and must continue to improvise as per your convenience.
Following are the Sargam notations of songs based on Raag Shivranjani, available on this site:
Following is the very basic information on Raag Yaman . For more information, you may like to explore more on the internet like wikipedia where more information on Raag Yaman is given in detail.
Rass (Nature) : Bhakti Rass (Devotion)
Jaati : Sampurna – Sampurna
Vikrit Swar : Tivr Madhyam (M#)
Aroh (7 notes) : S R G M# P D N S’
Avroh (7 notes) : S’ N D P M# G R S
Vaadi Swar : G (Shuddh Gandhar)
Samvaadi Swar : N (Shuddh Nishad)
How is Raag Yaman different from Raag Yaman Kalyan?
DISCLAIMER: While Hindustani Classical Raags follow a set pattern of notes, the film songs based on Raag Yaman may not necessarily follow every rule of this Raag. Composers take liberty to experiment with the notes and may deviate from the set pattern just to enhance the melody of the song.
Same is the case while jotting down the notations of songs. Hence, it is advised that you must not stop experimenting with the basic notations which are given in this website and must continue to improvise as per your convenience.
Mausam hai ashiqana
Jab deep jale ana
Ansoo bhari hai
Chandan sa badan
Dil jo na keh saka
Seene me sulagte hai armaan
This is a very basic information on Raag Yaman Kalyan for beginners. For more detailed information you may like to refer to resources like wikipedia.
Thaat : Kalyan
Rass (Nature) : Prem Rass (Romantic)
Jaati : Sampurna – Sampurna
Vikrit Swar : Tivr Madhyam (M#)
Aroh (7 notes) : S R G M P D N S’
Avroh (7 notes) : S’ N D P M# G R S
Vaadi Swar : G (Shuddh Gandhar)
Samvaadi Swar : N (Shuddh Nishad)
Pakad : N R G | R M P | M# P D | D N S’…
The difference between Raag Yaman and Raag Yaman Kalyan is :
In Raag Yaman, Madhyam is used only as Tivra M (M#)
In Raag Yaman Kalyan, both Madhyams – Shuddh (M) and Tivra (M#) are used.
DISCLAIMER: While Hindustani Classical Raags follow a set pattern of notes, the film songs based on Raag Yaman Kalyan may not necessarily follow every rule of this Raag. Composers take liberty to experiment with the notes and may deviate from the set pattern just to enhance the melody of the song.
Same is the case while jotting down the notations of songs. Hence, it is advised that you must not stop experimenting with the basic notations which are given in this website and must continue to improvise as per your convenience.
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