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Shivranjani
शिवरंजनी
KafiPlayful, romantic
Musical Structure
Pakad (Signature)
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)
R
Samvadi
P
Rules
- Pentatonic raga — M and N are varjit (omitted)
- Uses komal Ga (g) and shuddh Dha (D)
- R (vadi) and P (samvadi) are the main notes
- Only five notes: S R g P D
- Extremely popular in film music — simple and melodious
Key Phrases
R g P D P g R SS R g P D ṠṠ D P g R Sg P D P g R SD P g R S