Jog (raga)

Jog is a Raga in Hindustani classical music belonging to Kafi thaat. It is one of the more popular ragas appearing often in films.

Structure

Raga Jog omits both the second interval, Re, and the sixth interval, Dha, making it pentatonic, or Audav in nature. In ascending, it uses Shuddha Ga, and in descending, it uses both Shuddha and Komal Ga. It takes Raga Tilang for its base which itself is derived from Khamaj.

The Arohana is: Sa Ga Ma Pa ni' Sa

The Avarohana is: Sa ni' Pa Ma Ga Ma Ga' Sa

Samay

The raga is played during late evening.

Notable Recordings