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Nat Bhairav
नट भैरव
BhairavSolemn, devotional
Musical Structure
Pakad (Signature)
G M d P G M R S
Aaroh (Ascending)
S R G M P d N Ṡ
Avroh (Descending)
Ṡ N d P M G R S
Vadi (Key Note)
R
Samvadi
P
Rules
- Uses shuddh Re (R) and komal Dha (d) — the 'Nat' influence gives shuddh Re
- All other notes shuddh except Dha
- R (vadi) and P (samvadi) are the main notes
- The shuddh Re distinguishes it from pure Bhairav
- Has a brighter feel than Bhairav due to shuddh Re
Key Phrases
G M d P G M R SS R G M P d N ṠṠ N d P M G R SR G M d Pd P M G R S