Darbari Kanada
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Darbari Kanada, or simply Darbari, is a raga in Hindustani music in the Kanada family, which originated in the Carnatic music tradition, and is considered to have been brought into in the North Indian music by Miyan Tansen, the legendary 16th century composer in emperor Akbar's court. This tradition is reflected in the name itself; Darbar is the Persian derived word in Hindi/Urdu meaning "court." As the most familiar raga in the Kanada family, it may sometimes also be called Shuddha Kanada or pure Kanada. It belongs to the Asavari Thaat.[1]
Darbari is a grave raga, played deep into the night, considered to be one of the more difficult to master, and with the potential for profound emotional impact.[2]
The ascension of aroha is in the lower and middle octaves. In the arohi the note Ga (gandhar) komal is used in a weak manner and a slow vibrato (andolan) on this note. The association of the notes Ni and Pa sounds pleasing. Its Vadi swar is Re and Samavadi is Pa.
aroha: S R (R)g, (R)g
avroha: (M)g, (M)g M (S)R, S
For reference, the set of notes in the Asavari thAT: S R g M P d n, and for darbari, the role of the komal gandhar is crucial.
Other ragas in the Kanada family include Abhogi Kanada, Nayaki Kanada, Shahana Kanada, Kaushi Kanada and Adana.
[edit] References
- ^ Hindustani Sangeetha Paddhati (4 volumes, Marathi) (1909-1932). Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande. Sangeet Karyalaya (1990 reprint).This book, which establishes the Thaat system, has been widely translated.
- ^ Rajan P. Parrikar (2000-12-11). The Kanada Constellation (Part 1/3). South Asian Women's Forum. Retrieved on 2007-04-11.
