Miya malhar raag is believed to have originated from – kaphi thaat. Ga komal and both Nishads are used in this raag. Dha is not used in avaroh and all the seven swars are used in the aaroh. Its jati is sampurn- shadav. Some genius believe in Ma & Sa are Vadi & Samvadi swar .The singing time of this raag is midnight (12 Am to 3 Am).
Miyan Malhar 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 .
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 Ma Re – Pa Ga(k) – Ma Ga(k) Ma Re Sa, Ma Re Pa, Ni(k)– Dha Ni(k) – Sa*.
Avaroh – Sa* Ni(k)Pa Ma Pa, Ga(k)Ma Re Sa.
Pakad – Ma Re Pa, Ma Ga(k)– Ga(k)Ma Re Sa, Ni(k)Ni(k) – Dha Ni(k) – Sa.
Thaat- Kaphi thaat
Varjit swar – Dha
Vadi – Samvadi swar – Ma and Sa.
Jati- Sampurn- shadav
Singing time – Midnight.
Important Notes:-
It is said that Tansen create new raag named Malhar. Which later come to be know as miya malhar. This is not found in ancient granth.
Although malhar has many types as- gaur malhar, sur malhar, ramdashi malhar etc. According to late krishan rao shankar pandit and Vinayak rao patvardhan’s opinion only miya malhar should be understood from malhar. Some singers do not believe in this they say that only malhar is not raag then why we understand miya malhar from malhar.
Soft gandhar is used in this. Only it’s mentioned in raag explanation. But it’s not enough to just say. Soft gandhar is agitated like darbari kanhda’s gandhar in this. But gandhar is very different of both raag.
Nearly used of both nishad is personal speciality of miya malhar as- Ma Pa Ni – Dha Ni – Sa*. It’s use is very ear loving. Sometimes both nishad is use together.
Jati of this is considered as sampoorn in aaroh but gandhar is used curve. Bhatkhande is not use gandhar in aaroh.
This raag is sang any time in rany season. Therefore it is also known as seasional raag.
Miya malhar raag question answer –
What are the Aaroh, Avaroh & Pakad of Miya malhar raag ?
Aaroh- Sa Ma Re – Pa Ga(k) – Ma Ga(k) Ma Re Sa, Ma Re Pa, Ni(k)– Dha Ni(k) – Sa*.
Avaroh – Sa* Ni(k)Pa Ma Pa, Ga(k)Ma Re Sa.
Pakad – Ma Re Pa, Ma Ga(k)– Ga(k)Ma Re Sa, Ni(k)Ni(k) – Dha Ni(k) – Sa.
What is the Jati of Miya malhar raag ?
Sampurn- shadav
What is the singing time of Miya malhar raag ?
Singing time – Midnight(12 Am to 3 Am).
Which notes are used in Miya malhar raag ?
Aaroh- Sa Ma Re – Pa Ga(k) – Ma Ga(k) Ma Re Sa, Ma Re Pa, Ni(k)– Dha Ni(k) – Sa*.
Avaroh – Sa* Ni(k)Pa Ma Pa, Ga(k)Ma Re Sa.
Pakad – Ma Re Pa, Ma Ga(k)– Ga(k)Ma Re Sa, Ni(k)Ni(k) – Dha Ni(k) – Sa.
What is the Thaat of Miya malhar raag ?
Thaat- Kaphi thaat
What are the Vadi- Samvadi Swar of Miya malhar raag ?
Vadi – Samvadi swar – Sa and Pa.
What is the introduction of Miya malhar raag ?
Miya malhar raag is believed to have originated from – kaphi thaat. In this raag Ga(k) & Ni(k) are used as komal swar. Dha is not used in Aaroh and all the seven swars are used in the avaroh. Its jati is Sampurn- shadav. In this raag Sa & Pa are Vadi & Samvadi swar .The singing time of this raag is midnight.
