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Khamaj
खमाज
KhamajLight, romantic
Musical Structure
Pakad (Signature)
G M P D P, G M G R S
Aaroh (Ascending)
S G M P D N Ṡ
Avroh (Descending)
Ṡ n D P M G R S
Vadi (Key Note)
G
Samvadi
N
Rules
- Shuddh Ni (N) in aaroh, komal Ni (n) in avroh — both essential
- R is varjit in aaroh, used in avroh
- G (vadi) and N (samvadi) are the main notes
- The dual Ni usage is the defining feature of Khamaj thaat
- Evening raga — light, romantic, often used in thumri
Key Phrases
G M P D P G M G R SS G M P D N ṠṠ n D P M G R SP D N Ṡ n D PM G R S