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Raga explorer

Raga explorer: aroha, avaroha and more

Twelve ragas with their aroha, avaroha, vadi and samvadi, thaat and time, sung in sargam over a drone at your Sa.

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How to use it

Choose a raga and your Sa, switch on the drone, and play the aroha and avaroha. Sing along with each swara as it lights up. Listen for the vadi and samvadi, the raga's most important notes, and notice how the same swaras can feel completely different from one raga to the next.

Your teacher's version comes first

These are widely taught versions. Gharanas and teachers differ in phrases and emphasis, so always follow your teacher.

Frequently asked questions

Which ragas are included?

Yaman, Bhupali, Bhairav, Bhairavi, Kafi, Khamaj, Bhimpalasi, Desh, Malkauns, Todi, Marwa and Bihag.

What does komal mean?

A flattened swara, shown here in lowercase, such as komal re.

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