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Madhukauns

मधुकौंस

BhairaviComplete, emotional

Musical Structure

Pakad (Signature)
 ga ˈMa  Pa  ni  Pa ˈMa · ga  Sa 
Aaroh (Ascending)
 Sa  ga ˈMa  Pa  ni •Sa 
Avroh (Descending)
•Sa  ni  Pa ˈMa  ga  Sa 
Vadi (Key Note)
ˈMa 
Samvadi
 Sa 
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Rules

  • Pentatonic raga — R and D are varjit (omitted)
  • Uses komal Ga (g), tivra Ma (M), Pa and komal Ni (n)
  • Malkauns's shape lifted by tivra Ma and Pa — a modern kauns raga
  • M (vadi) and S (samvadi) are the main notes
  • Late night raga — sweet, honey-like quality (Madhu = honey)

Key Phrases

S g M P n ṠṠ n P M g Sg M P n P MM g S g MP n Ṡ n P M

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