Gaud Malhar

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Gaud Malhar
Thaat Kafi
TypeSampurna
Time of dayAny [1]
Season Monsoon [1]
Arohana S R G M R P , M P D N Ṡ [1]
Avarohana Ṡ D N P M G M R S [1]
Vadi M
Samavadi S

Gaud Malhar is a raga in Hindustani classical music that combines characteristics of Malhar and the now extinct raga named Gaud. [2] [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Bor, Joep; Rao, Suvarnalata (1999). The Raga Guide: A Survey of 74 Hindustani Ragas. Nimbus Records with Rotterdam Conservatory of Music. p. 68. ISBN   9780954397609.
  2. "On Gaud Malhar and Miyan Malhar". Rajan Parrikar Music Archive. Retrieved 31 August 2018.