Pilu
Pilu is a raga (melodic mode) of Indian classical music. It is mostly used in light-classical forms, like the Khayal, of north Indian classical style.
Aroha and Avaroha
Arohana
'P 'N S g m P N S'
'N S G m P N S'
S G m P D S'
S R m P N S'
Avarohana
S' N D P m G m P g R S 'N S
S' N S' D n D P m G m P G P m g R S 'N S
Some performances include shades of tivra MA
Vadi and Samavadi
G as vadi N as samvadi
Pakad or Chalan
S g R g S R 'N S, G m n P g - S
S g R S 'N S 'N - 'P 'd 'P 'N S - g R g 'N S
Organization and relationships
Related ragas: Kirwani resembles an ancient kind of Pilu
Thaat: Bhatkhande classified Pilu in the Kafi thaat,[1]).
Samay (time)
2nd part of night.
Rasa
Shaant (Peaceful)
Historical information
Important recordings
- Pandit Nikhil Banerjee:Pilu
- Ab Ke Baras Bhej: Bandini (1963); Singer: Asha Bhosle, Music:S.D. Burman
- Ezhumalai vazh Govinda: Vindhaigal Purindhai Nee En Vazhvile (2012); Singer: Harini, Music: Manachanallur Giridharan
References
- ↑ Jairazbhoy(1995)
Literature
Bor, Joep (c. 1997), The Raga Guide, Charlottesville,Virginia: Nimbus Records
Jairazbhoy, N.A. (1995), The Rags of North Indian Music: Their Structure & Evolution, Bombay: Popular Prakashan.
Bhatkhande, Vishnu Narayan (1968–73), Kramika Pustaka Malika, Hathras: Sangeet Karyalaya.
External links
Examples