Post Summery – This post covers the introduction to Raga Yaman, Aaroha-Avaroh, Key Feature of Raga and Raga Yaman ki Bandish along with the Taans.
Raag Yaman Kalyan
- Aroh – N R G M(t) D N S
- Avroh – S’ N D P M(t) G R S
- Pakad – N R G M(t) G R S
Raag Yaman Parichay – In Hindi
Key Features of Raag Yaman
Sa and Pa are varjit in the aaroh. However, you can use phrases such as Sa Re Sa, Ma Pa Dha Pa. But not Sa Re Ga, or Pa Dha Ni.
Poorvaang pradhan raag, which means its distinct features are revealed in the lower tetrachord from Sa to Pa.
Mood: Happy, Romantic. It has a majestic gait
Introduction to Raga Yaman Kalyan
| Aaroh-Avroh | N R G M(t) D N S |
Vadi, Samvadi | G(Vaadi) & Ni(Samvaadi) |
| Nyaas Swars | S, G, P and N |
| Jati | Sampurna-Sampurna |
| Pakad | N R G M(t) G R S |
| Time | Evening, 6 PM to 9 PM |
| Thaat | Kalyan |
Yaman Raag Bandish – Yeri Aali Piya Bin
Notes Of Raag Yaman
Sthayi
N D P — | — R — S | G R G G | — — P P |
Ye – Ri – | – Aa – Li | Pi Ya Bi N | – – Sa Khi |
O | 3 | × | 2
G M G P | P D P P | N D N P P | R R S S |
Ka La Na Pa | Ra Ta Mo He | Gha – Ri Pa La | Chi Na Di n |
Antara
P P S’ S’ | S’ — S’ S’ | S’ — N D | N D P P |
Ja b Se Pi |Ya – Pa r | De – Sa Ga | Va n Ki Nho |
O | 3 | × | 2
P G R S’ | N D P P | D N D P | R R S S |
Ra Ti Ya Ka | Ta Ta Mo He | Ta – – Re | Gi Na Gi Na |
O | 3 | × | 2
Raag Yaman Taan – Sthayi [8 Beats]:
Ni Re, Ga Re, Ni Re, Sa~ | Pa Me, Ga Re, Ga Re, Sa~
Ga Me, Pa Me, Ga Me, Pa Me | Ga Me, Pa Me, Ga Re, Sa~
Ni Re, Ga Me, Pa Dha, Ma Pa | Ga Me, Pa Me, Ga Re, Sa~
Ni Re, Ga Me, Dha Ni, Sa~ | Sa Ni, Dha Pa, Me Ga, Re Sa
Yaman Raag Taan – Antara [8 Beats]:
Ga Me, Dha Ni, Sa Ni, Dha Pa | Ga Me, Dha Ni, Sa~ Ni Sa~
Sa Ni, Dha Pa, Me Pa, Ga Me | Dha~ Ni~ Sa Dha, Ni Sa~
How to Read Sargam Notes
1.Komal Swars (Flat Notes)
- Komal (Flat) Notes are represented as “(k)” or “(_)”. For example:
- Komal Ga: G(k) or G
- Komal Re: R(k) or R
- Komal Dha: D(k) or D
- Komal Ni: N(k) or N
Note: In exams, you can write them as (R, G, D, N) to indicate their komal nature.
2. Teevra Swar (Sharp Note)
- The Teevra (Sharp) note is represented as “M(t)” or “M#”. For example:
- Teevra Swar: M(t) or M#
3. Stretching Notes
- To indicate that a note should be stretched during singing, a “-“ is used.
- Example: Sa— means the note “Sa” is stretched.
4. Fast Notes (Tez Swar)
- Fast sequences, such as “RG”, indicate that the notes are played quickly or two notes are played within one beat.
5. Mandra Saptak (Lower Octave)
- Notes from the Mandra Saptak (lower octave) are represented with a dot below the note.
- Example: .N = Mandra Saptak Ni
6. Taar Saptak (Upper Octave)
- Notes from the Taar Saptak (upper octave) are represented with a line above the note or a special symbol.
- Example: S’ = Taar Saptak Sa
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