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Yaman
यमन
KalyanRomantic, peaceful
Musical Structure
Pakad (Signature)
Ni Re Ga · Re Ga ˈMa Dha Ni •Sa
Aaroh (Ascending)
Sa Re Ga ˈMa Dha Ni •Sa
Avroh (Descending)
•Sa Ni Dha Pa ˈMa Ga Re Sa
Vadi (Key Note)
Ga
Samvadi
Ni
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Rules
- Always use tivra Ma (M) — shuddh Ma is never used
- Pa is omitted in aaroh; used freely in avroh
- Phrase from N. R G is the hallmark opening
- G (vadi) and N (samvadi) should receive maximum emphasis
- Avoid direct S-P movement in ascending — approach via M
Key Phrases
N. R G R SR G M D N ṠG M D N D PP M G R SN. R G M P D N Ṡ