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Darbari Kanada
दरबारी कानड़ा
AsavariPathos, melancholy
Musical Structure
Pakad (Signature)
S R g R S, g M R S
Aaroh (Ascending)
S R g M P d n Ṡ
Avroh (Descending)
Ṡ d n P M g M R S
Vadi (Key Note)
R
Samvadi
P
Rules
- Uses komal Ga (g), komal Dha (d), komal Ni (n)
- The andolan (oscillation) on g and d is essential — it defines the raga
- R (vadi) and P (samvadi) are the main notes
- Deep night raga — majestic and grave, attributed to Tansen
- The g M R S phrase is the hallmark descending movement
- Never use fast or light taans — maintain gravity and weight
Key Phrases
S R g R Sg M R SM P d n PṠ d n P M g M R Sd n d P M g