In Keerwani raag Dhaivat & Gandhar are used as komal and the all remaining swars are used as shudha. Its jati is Sampurn – Sampurn (7,7). In this raag Pa & Sa are Vadi & Samvadi swar .The singing time of this raag is 9 pm to 12 am(the second part of the night).
Keerwani 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 Ga(k)Ma Pa Dha(k)Ni Sa*
Avaroh- Sa*Ni Dha(k)Pa Ma Ga(k)Re Sa –
Jati- Sampurn – Sampurn (7,7).
Vadi & Samvadi swar -Pa Sa
Singing time -9 pm to 12 am(the second part of the night).
Important Notes-
- It is a raag taken from Carnatic music to Hindustani music. This raag is used more in instrumental music.
- Due to this raag being of fickle nature, thumri-like restrictions are more prevalent in it. This raag is also used a lot in film music. These vocal accompaniments show the form of Raag Keervani.
Swar Sangatiya –
Sa Re Ga(k)Ma Dha(k) Pa – Dha(k) Pa Ma Ga(k) Re Ga(k) Ma Pa – Pa Dha(k) Ni Sa* Ni Dha(k)Pa – Pa Dha(k) Ni Sa* – Pa Dha(k)Sa* Re’ – Sa* Re* Ga(k)* Re* Sa* Ni Dha(k) Pa – Pa Dha(k) Ni Re* Ni Dha(k)- Ni Dha(k)Ma – Dha(k) Ma Ga(k) Re(k)- Ga(k)Pa Ma Ga(k)Re Sa ,Ni – Ga(k)Re Sa ,Ni ,Dha(k), Ni Re Sa –
Keerwani raag question answer –
What are the Aaroh, Avaroh & Pakad of Keerwani raag ?
Aaroh- Sa Re Ga(k)Ma Pa Dha(k)Ni Sa*
Avaroh- Sa*Ni Dha(k)Pa Ma Ga(k)Re Sa –
What is the Jati of Keerwani raag ?
Jati- Sampurn – Sampurn (7,7).
What is the singing time of Keerwani raag ?
Singing time -9 pm to 12 am(the second part of the night).
Which notes are used in Keerwani raag ?
Aaroh- Sa Re Ga(k)Ma Pa Dha(k)Ni Sa*
Avaroh- Sa*Ni Dha(k)Pa Ma Ga(k)Re Sa –
What are the Vadi- Samvadi Swar of Keerwani raag ?
Vadi & Samvadi swar -Pa Sa
What is the introduction of Keerwani raag ?
In Keerwani raag Dhaivat & Gandhar are used as komal and the all remaining swars are used as shudha. Its jati is Sampurn – Sampurn (7,7). In this raag Pa & Sa are Vadi & Samvadi swar .The singing time of this raag is 9 pm to 12 am(the second part of the night).
