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Pahadi
पहाड़ी
BilawalBright, serene
Musical Structure
Pakad (Signature)
S R G P D P G R S
Aaroh (Ascending)
S R G P D Ṡ
Avroh (Descending)
Ṡ D P G R S
Vadi (Key Note)
G
Samvadi
D
Rules
- Pentatonic raga — M and N are varjit (omitted)
- Same notes as Bhupali but a folk/light-classical character
- G (vadi) and D (samvadi) are prominent
- Can be performed at any time — prahar-independent
- Often used in folk and semi-classical genres
Key Phrases
S R G P D P G R SS R G P D ṠṠ D P G R SG P D P G R SD. S R G P D Ṡ