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Bahar
बहार
KafiPlayful, romantic
Musical Structure
Pakad (Signature)
R g M D n Ṡ
Aaroh (Ascending)
S R g M P D n Ṡ
Avroh (Descending)
Ṡ n D P M g R S
Vadi (Key Note)
M
Samvadi
S
Rules
- Uses komal Ga (g) and komal Ni (n), shuddh Dha (D)
- All seven notes used in both directions
- M (vadi) and S (samvadi) are the anchor notes
- Associated with spring season — joyful and celebratory
- The ascending R g M D n phrase is characteristic
Key Phrases
R g M D n ṠS R g M P D n ṠṠ n D P M g R Sg M P D nD P M g R S