Gunkali raag is believed to have originated from Bhairav thaat. In this raag Dha(k) & Re (k) are used as komal swar and all remaining swars are used as shudha.Ga & Ni are not used in this raag so ,its jati is Audav – Audav (5,5). In this raag Dha & Re are Vadi & Samvadi swar .The singing time of this raag is 6 am to 9 am(the first part of the day).
Gunkali 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) Ma Pa Dha(k) Sa*.
Avaroh – Sa* Dha(k) Pa Ma Re(k) Sa.
Thaat – Bhairav thaat
Varjit swar – Ga and Ni
Vadi – Samvadi swar – Dha and Re
Jati – Audav – Audav(5,5)
Singing time -6 am to 9 am(the first part of the day).
Important Notes:-
1.This is morning gloaming raag.
2.The practice of this raag is Purvang pradhan.
Swaroop:- Sa Re(k) Re(k) Sa, .Dha(k) .Dha(k) Sa, Sa .Dha(k) – Re(k) Sa .Dha(k) – .Pa, .Ma .Pa .Dha(k) – .Dha(k) Sa, .Dha(k) Re(k) Sa, Sa Re(k) Ma, Ma Pa, Dha(k) Pa Ma, Ma Pa Dha(k) – Pa Ma, Ma Pa Ma Re(k) – Re(k) Sa, .Dha(k) .Dha(k) Sa| Ma Pa Dha(k) Dha(k) Sa*, Re(k)* Re(k)* Sa* Sa*, Sa* Re(k)* Ma Re(k)* Sa*, Dha(k) Dha(k) Pa Dha(k) Re(k) Sa* – Dha(k) Dha(k) Pa, Ma Pa Dha(k) Dha(k) Pa Ma Re(k), Sa Re(k) Ma Re(k), Re(k) Ma Pa Dha(k) Pa, Dha(k) Pa Ma Pa, Ma Re(k), Sa .Dha(k) .Dha(k) Sa.
Gunkali raag question answer –
What are the Aaroh, Avaroh & Pakad of Gunkali raag ?
Aaroh – Sa Re(k) Ma Pa Dha(k) Sa*.
Avaroh – Sa* Dha(k) Pa Ma Re(k) Sa.
What is the Jati of Gunkali raag ?
Jati – Audav – Audav(5,5)
What is the singing time of Gunkali raag ?
Singing time -6 am to 9 am(the first part of the day).
Which swars are used in Gunkali raag ?
Aaroh – Sa Re(k) Ma Pa Dha(k) Sa*.
Avaroh – Sa* Dha(k) Pa Ma Re(k) Sa.
What is the Thaat of Gunkali raag ?
Thaat – Bhairav thaat
What are the Vadi- Samvadi Swar of Gunkali raag ?
Vadi – Samvadi swar – Dha and Re
What are the Varjit swar of Gunkali raag ?
Varjit swar – Ga and Ni
What is the introduction of Gunkali raag?
Gunkali raag is believed to have originated from Bhairav thaat. In this raag Dha(k) & Re (k) are used as komal swar and all remaining swars are used as shudha.Ga & Ni are not used in this raag so ,its jati is Audav – Audav (5,5). In this raag Dha & Re are Vadi & Samvadi swar .The singing time of this raag is 6 am to 9 am(the first part of the day).
