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Shyam Kalyan
श्याम कल्याण
KalyanRomantic, peaceful
Musical Structure
Pakad (Signature)
G M̃ D, N D P M̃ G
Aaroh (Ascending)
S R G M̃ P D N Ṡ
Avroh (Descending)
Ṡ N D P M̃ G R S
Vadi (Key Note)
G
Samvadi
D
Rules
- Always use tivra Ma (M̃)
- Pa is used in both aaroh and avroh — unlike pure Yaman
- G (vadi) and D (samvadi) are the prominent notes
- The G M̃ D phrase is the signature movement
- Keep distinct from Shuddh Kalyan by using Pa more freely in aaroh
Key Phrases
G M̃ D N ṠN D P M̃ GR G M̃ P D N ṠG M̃ D N D PP M̃ G R S