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Todi
तोड़ी
TodiProfound, serious
Musical Structure
Pakad (Signature)
D n r S, r g, r S
Aaroh (Ascending)
S r g M̃ D N Ṡ
Avroh (Descending)
Ṡ N D P M̃ g r S
Vadi (Key Note)
D
Samvadi
G
Rules
- Uses komal Re (r), komal Ga (g), tivra Ma (M̃)
- P is varjit in aaroh — used in avroh
- D (vadi) and g (samvadi) are the main notes
- The andolan on r and g is essential for the Todi mood
- Morning raga — one of the most profound and serious ragas
- The r g r S phrase is the hallmark
Key Phrases
D N r S r g r SS r g M̃ D N ṠṠ N D P M̃ g r Sr g M̃ D NM̃ g r S