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Pilu
पीलू
KafiPlayful, romantic
Musical Structure
Pakad (Signature)
g M g R g M P
Aaroh (Ascending)
S R g M P N Ṡ
Avroh (Descending)
Ṡ N D P M g R S
Vadi (Key Note)
G
Samvadi
N
Rules
- A 'mishra' (mixed) raga — uses many borrowed swaras freely
- Komal Ga (g) is primary but shuddh Ga may appear
- Shuddh Ni (N) in aaroh; both N and n may appear in avroh
- g (vadi) and N (samvadi) are the main notes
- Very flexible raga — often used in thumri, dadra, and film music
Key Phrases
g M g R g M PS R g M P N ṠṠ N D P M g R Sg R g M PD P M g R S