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Dhani
धानी
KafiPlayful, romantic
Musical Structure
Pakad (Signature)
g P D P g R S
Aaroh (Ascending)
S R g P D Ṡ
Avroh (Descending)
Ṡ D P g R S
Vadi (Key Note)
P
Samvadi
S
Rules
- Pentatonic raga — M and N are varjit (omitted)
- Uses komal Ga (g) and shuddh Dha (D)
- P (vadi) and S (samvadi) are prominent
- Only five notes: S R g P D
- Can be performed at any time — versatile and simple
Key Phrases
g P D P g R SS R g P D ṠṠ D P g R SR g P D PD P g R S