Nat Malhar raag is believed to have originated from Bilawal thaat. In this raag both Nishad are used and all remaining swars are used as shudha . Its jati is Wakra-Sampurn. In this raag Ma & Sa are Vadi & Samvadi swar .The singing time of this raag is 6 pm to 9 pm (the first part of the night).
Nat Malhar Raag In English
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 Ga Re Ga Ma, Ma Re Pa, Ni(k)Dha Ni Sa* ।
Avaroh- Sa* Dha Ni(k)Pa Ma Ga Re, Re Ga, Ga Ma Re, Sa ।
Thaat- Bilawal thaat
Vadi & Samvadi swar – Ma Sa
Jati– Wakra-Sampurn
Singing time -6 pm to 9 pm (the first part of the night).
Important Notes
- This Raag has a beautiful combination of Nat and Gaur Malhar. There is Nat Ang in its east and Malhar Ang in its Uttarang.
- Sa Re – Re Ga – Ga Ma Re, Ni Nt AnGa Ke and Ma Re, Re Pa, Ni(k)Dha Ni Sa*, and Sa* Dha Ni(k)Pa Ma Dha Pa Ma Ga, Malhar Ang . Being a type of Malhar, it can be sung and played every time in the rainy season.
- Some musician use komal Gandhar in it, but this type is not publicised. That’s why Bhatkhande ji has considered it as a Raag of quite a lot.
- The Nat Malhar of komal Gandhar is considered to be quite That Janya and the Nat Malhar Bilawal of sudha Gandhar is considered to be that Janya.
Swaroop-
Sa, Re Sa, .Dha Ni(k).Pa, .Pa .Pa Sa – Re Sa, Re Ga – Ga Ma Re, Sa Re Sa Re Ga – Ga Ma Re Ma Re Re Pa, (Pa) Pa, Ga Ma Re, Re Pa 5 Ga Ma Re, Sa Re Sa । Ma Re Re Pa Pa Pa Ni ऽ Dha Ni Sa*, Re* Sa*, Ni(k)Sa* Re* Ga* Ma* Re* Sa*, Sa* Re* (Sa*) Dha Ni Pa, Ma Ma Pa Dha Ni (Sa* )- Dha Pa Ma Ga Ma Re, Re Ga – Ga MaRe, Sa Re Sa .Dha .Ni(k).Pa, Sa ।
Nat Malhar raag question answer –
What are the Aaroh, Avaroh & Pakad of Nat Malhar raag ?
Aaroh- Sa Ga Re Ga Ma, Ma Re Pa, Ni(k)Dha Ni Sa* ।
Avaroh- Sa* Dha Ni(k)Pa Ma Ga Re, Re Ga, Ga Ma Re, Sa ।
What is the Jati of Nat Malhar raag ?
Jati– Wakra-Sampurn
What is the singing time of Nat Malhar raag?
Singing time -6 pm to 9 pm (the first part of the night).
Which swars are used in Nat Malhar raag ?
Aaroh- Sa Ga Re Ga Ma, Ma Re Pa, Ni(k)Dha Ni Sa* ।
Avaroh- Sa* Dha Ni(k)Pa Ma Ga Re, Re Ga, Ga Ma Re, Sa ।
What is the Thaat of Nat Malhar raag?
Thaat- Bilawal thaat
What are the Vadi- Samvadi Swar of Nat Malhar raag?
Vadi & Samvadi swar – Ma Sa
What is the introduction of Nat Malhar raag ?
Nat Malhar raag is believed to have originated from Bilawal thaat. In this raag both Nishad are used and all remaining swars are used as shudha . Its jati is Wakra-Sampurn. In this raag Ma & Sa are Vadi & Samvadi swar .The singing time of this raag is 6 pm to 9 pm (the first part of the night).
