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Bihag
बिहाग
KalyanRomantic, peaceful
Musical Structure
Pakad (Signature)
G M G, N. S G M P
Aaroh (Ascending)
S G M P N Ṡ
Avroh (Descending)
Ṡ N D P M G R S
Vadi (Key Note)
G
Samvadi
N
Rules
- Uses shuddh Ma — not tivra Ma (despite Kalyan thaat classification)
- R and D are varjit (omitted) in aaroh, used in avroh
- G (vadi) and N (samvadi) are prominent notes
- The G M G oscillation is the hallmark phrase
- The N. S G approach from mandra Ni to Sa to Ga is essential
Key Phrases
N. S G M GG M P N ṠṠ N D P M G R SM G R S N. SG M P D P M G