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Kedar
केदार
KalyanRomantic, peaceful
Musical Structure
Pakad (Signature)
M̃ M P, D M̃ P, S M G S
Aaroh (Ascending)
S M̃ M P, D M̃ P N Ṡ
Avroh (Descending)
Ṡ N D P M̃ G R S
Vadi (Key Note)
M
Samvadi
S
Rules
- Uses both shuddh Ma and tivra Ma (M̃) — both are essential
- The M̃ M P combination is the hallmark phrase
- R and G are used sparingly — avoid emphasizing them
- M (vadi) is the dominant note — dwell on it
- In aaroh, the movement S M̃ M P is vakra (zigzag)
Key Phrases
S M̃ M PD M̃ P N ṠS M G SM̃ M P D M̃ PṠ N D P M̃ G R S