Bhairav (raga)

Nature

• Aroha : Sa Re(komal) Ga Ma Pa Dha(Komal) Ni Sa
• Avaroha : Sa Ni Dha(komal) Pa Ma Ga Re(komal) Sa

• Vadi: Dha
• Samvadi: Re

Bhairav has few characteristic phrases. The vadis are performed with a slow, wide vibrato that may begin on the vadi itself or at the highest limit to which it will extend. In descent vibrato must begin with upper limit.

See also

• Kirtan
• Taal

External links

• "Bhairav - The Primordial Sound," detailed article by Rajan Parrikar, supported by audio clips
• Gurmat Sangeet Project
• Raj Academy of Asian Music
• Sikhnet: Shabad for Printing

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