Todi raag is believed to have originated from Todi thaat. In this raag Ga(k)Dha(k) & Re(k) are used as komal swar and Ma(t)is used as tiwra .All the seven swars are used in the aaroh and avaroh. Its jati is Sampurn -Sampurn. In this raag Dha & Ga are Vadi & Samvadi swar .The singing time of this raag is 9 am to 12 pm (the second part of the day).
Todi 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(k), Ma(t)Dha(k) – Pa, Ma(t)Dha(k) Ni Sa*.
Avaroh – Sa* Ni Dha(k) Pa, Ma(t)Ga(k), Re(k) Ga(k) Re(k) Sa.
Pakad – Dha(k) Pa Ma(t)Ga(k) – Re(k) Ga(k) Re(k) Sa.
Thaat – Todi Thaat
Vadi – Samvadi swar – Dha(k) & Ga(k)
Jati – Sampurn -Sampurn
Singing time -9 am to 12 pm (the second part of the day).
Important Notes :-
1.It is said that, this raag is created by Tansen therefore its also known as miya ki tori.
2.Pancham is frequently taboo in aaroh and less used in avaroh.
3.Tori also has many types like – gurjari tori, bilaskhani tori, bhupal tori, bahaduri Tori, lachari tori etc.
4.This is raag of serious nature
5.This is shelter raag of it’s own thaat.
Swar of nyas – Ga(k) and Dha(k).
Isotype raag – gurjari tori and multani.
Todi – Dha(k) – Ma(t)Ga(k) Re(k) Ga(k) – Re(k) Sa, .Ni Dha(k).
Gurjari todi – Dha(k) – Ma(t)Ga(k) Re(k) Ga(k) – Re(k) Sa.
Important swar combination:-
1.Ga(k) – Re(k) Ga(k) Re(k) Sa – .Ni Dha(k).
2.Dha(k) Ga(k) – Re(k) Ga(k) Re(k) Sa.
3.Sa Re(k) Ga(k) Ma(t)Dha(k) – Pa – Ma(t)Ga(k).
4.Sa* Ni Dha(k) Pa Ma(t)Ga(k), Dha(k) Ma(t)Ga(k), Re(k) Ga(k) – Re(k) Sa.
Study of swar:-
Sa – samanya
Re(k) – Alanghan bahutv
Ga(k) – both type of bahutv
Ma(t)– Alanghan bahutv
Ga(k) – mostly alanghan bahutv in aaroh and both types of bahutv in avaroh.
Dha(k) – both types of bahutv
Ni – alanghan bahutv
Todi raag question answer –
What are the Aaroh, Avaroh & Pakad of Todi raag?
Aaroh – Sa Re(k) Ga(k), Ma(t)Dha(k) – Pa, Ma(t)Dha(k) Ni Sa*.
Avaroh – Sa* Ni Dha(k) Pa, Ma(t)Ga(k), Re(k) Ga(k) Re(k) Sa.
Pakad – Dha(k) Pa Ma(t)Ga(k) – Re(k) Ga(k) Re(k) Sa.
What is the Jati of Todi raag?
Jati – Sampurn -Sampurn
What is the singing time of Todi raag ?
Singing time -9 am to 12 pm (the second part of the day).
Which swars are used in Todi raag?
Aaroh – Sa Re(k) Ga(k), Ma(t)Dha(k) – Pa, Ma(t)Dha(k) Ni Sa*.
Avaroh – Sa* Ni Dha(k) Pa, Ma(t)Ga(k), Re(k) Ga(k) Re(k) Sa.
Pakad – Dha(k) Pa Ma(t)Ga(k) – Re(k) Ga(k) Re(k) Sa.
What is the Thaat of Todi raag?
Thaat – Todi Thaat
What are the Vadi- Samvadi Swar of Todi raag ?
Vadi – Samvadi swar – Dha(k) & Ga(k)
What is the introduction of Todi raag?
Todi raag is believed to have originated from Todi thaat. In this raag Ga(k)Dha(k) & Re(k) are used as komal swar and Ma(t)is used as tiwra .All the seven swars are used in the aaroh and avaroh. Its jati is Sampurn -Sampurn. In this raag Dha & Ga areVadi & Samvadi swar .The singing time of this raag is 9 am to 12 pm (the second part of the day).
