Ahir Bhairav Raag is believed to have originated from Bhairav thaat. In this raag Re & Ni are used as komal swar . Its jati is Sampurn -Sampurn(7,7). In this raag Ma & Sa are Vadi & Samvadi swar .The singing time of this raag is 6 Am to 9 Am (the first part of the day).
Ahir Bhairav Raag
How To Read Sargam Notes –
- “.” is used for Mandra saptak(Lower octave notes) swars.eg- .Pa
- “*” is user for Taar Saptak (Higher Octave notes) Swars eg – Pa*
- “(k)” small character is used for komal swars.eg – ( Re(k) , Ga(k) , Dha(k) , Ni(k) )
- Ma(t) here “(t)” is used for showing teevra swar Ma(t) .
- “-” is used for Holdong the notes according to the Song.
- Swars written “ReGa” in this manner means they are playing fast or two swars on one beat.
- Ma(Ga) or (Ga)Ma Here Ga is Kan Swar or Sparsh Swar and Ma is Mool Swar. (You Can skip the kan swar if not understand how to play)
- Swars written [ Ni(k) Pa ] in this manner they are playing or singing in sliding mode means Meend acc to Indian music .
- { NiSa*Re*Sa* Ni } here this braket {} is used for showing Khatka in which swars are playing fast .
Description of Raag:-
Aaroh – Sa Re(k) Ga Ma Pa, Dha Ni(k)Sa*.
Avaroh – Sa* Ni(k)Dha Pa, Ma Ga Ma Re(k) – Re(k)Sa.
Pakad – Ga Ma Re(k) – Re(k) Sa, .Ni(k).Dha Ni Re(k) – Re(k)Sa.
Thaat – Bhairav thaat
Vadi- Samvadi swar- Ma & Sa
Jati – Sampurn -Sampurn (7,7)
Singing time – 6 Am to 9 Am(the first part of the day).
Important Notes:-
1.This is clear from the name it’s a type of bherav.
2.This is not an ancient raag but now it’s more popular.
3.Some singers believe that, this is combination of bherav and khamaj raag and some singers say that it’s combination of bherav and kaphi raag.
4.The association of Ma re and agitation on rishabh is identify organ of bherav.
5This is uttrang pradhan raag. It’s play in all three octaves equally.
6.This is also know as morning gloaming raag.
Swar of nyas:- Re(k), Ga, Ma and Pa.
Isotype raag:- khamaaj, bherav, kaphi, anand bherav and bageshwari.
Ahir Bhairav Raag question answer –
What are the Aaroh, Avaroh & Pakad of Ahir Bhairav Raag?
Aaroh – Sa Re(k) Ga Ma Pa, Dha Ni(k)Sa*.
Avaroh – Sa* Ni(k)Dha Pa, Ma Ga Ma Re(k) – Re(k)Sa.
Pakad – Ga Ma Re(k) – Re(k) Sa, .Ni(k).Dha Ni Re(k) – Re(k)Sa.
What is the Jati of Ahir Bhairav Raag?
Jati – Sampurn -Sampurn (7,7)
What is the singing time of Ahir Bhairav Raag?
Singing time – 6 Am to 9 Am(the first part of the day).
Which notes are used in Ahir Bhairav Raag?
Aaroh – Sa Re(k) Ga Ma Pa, Dha Ni(k)Sa*.
Avaroh – Sa* Ni(k)Dha Pa, Ma Ga Ma Re(k) – Re(k)Sa.
Pakad – Ga Ma Re(k) – Re(k) Sa, .Ni(k).Dha Ni Re(k) – Re(k)Sa.
What is the Thaat of Ahir Bhairav Raag?
Thaat – Bhairav that
What are the Vadi- Samvadi Swar of Ahir Bhairav Raag?
Vadi- Samvadi swar- Ma & Sa
What is the introduction of Ahir Bhairav Raag?
Ahir Bhairav Raag is believed to have originated from Bhairav thaat. In this raag Re & Ni are used as komal swar . Its jati is Sampurn -Sampurn(7,7). In this raag Ma & Sa are Vadi & Samvadi swar .The singing time of this raag is 6 Am to 9 Am (the first part of the day).
