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Gaud Malhar
गौड़ मल्हार
KafiPlayful, romantic
Musical Structure
Pakad (Signature)
R M g R M P D n P
Aaroh (Ascending)
S R M P D n Ṡ
Avroh (Descending)
Ṡ n D P M g R S
Vadi (Key Note)
M
Samvadi
R
Rules
- Uses komal Ga (g) and komal Ni (n)
- G is varjit in aaroh, used as komal g in avroh
- M (vadi) and R (samvadi) are the main notes
- The R M g R vakra phrase is the hallmark
- Monsoon raga — associated with the rains
Key Phrases
R M g R M P D n PS R M P D n ṠṠ n D P M g R SM P D n PM g R M P