← Back to Ragas
Nand
नंद
KalyanRomantic, peaceful
Musical Structure
Pakad (Signature)
S G M̃ P, D N D P
Aaroh (Ascending)
S R G M̃ P D N Ṡ
Avroh (Descending)
Ṡ N D P M̃ G R S
Vadi (Key Note)
S
Samvadi
P
Rules
- Always use tivra Ma (M̃)
- S (vadi) and P (samvadi) are the anchor notes
- All seven notes are used in both aaroh and avroh
- The D N D phrase gives the raga its distinctive swing
- Has a joyful, expansive character — keep movements broad
Key Phrases
S G M̃ PD N D PR G M̃ P D N ṠṠ N D P M̃ G R SP D N D P M̃ G