📅Raag Kaushik Kanada Vocal - Arun Bhaduri Teaches: Aroh, Avaroh, Pakad, Bandish, and Sargam

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Thaat: Assavari
Aarohi: n S g m d n S'
Amrohi: S' n d P m g R g m R S
Vadi: m
Samvadi: S
Pakard: g m d P---m g R---g m S---g m P m g R---g S 'd 'n R S
Time: 12 am - 3 am
Zaat: Shadav - Sampuran
Raag Kaushi Kanada is a morning raga in the Kalyan thaat. It is a mixture of the ragas Malkauns and Kanada, and is said to have originated in the town of Kaushi in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
The raga is characterized by its slow tempo, its use of the komal gandhar and Komal Nishad notes, and its emphasis on the lower octave. The mood of the raga is said to be reflective and contemplative, and it is often used to express feelings of love, longing, and nostalgia.
The notes of Raag Kaushi Kanada are:
Sa (shuddha)
Re (shuddha)
Ga (komal)
Ma (shuddha)
Pa (shuddha)
Dha (komal)
Ni (komal)
The ascending scale (aroha) of the raga is:
Sa - Re - Ga - Ma - Pa - Dha - Ni - Sa
The descending scale (avaroha) of the raga is:
Sa - Ni - Dha - Pa - Ma - Ga - Re - Sa
The raga is typically rendered in two angs (styles): the Bageshri ang and the Malkauns ang. The Bageshri ang is characterized by its use of the shuddha gandhar note, while the Malkauns ang uses the komal gandhar note.
Some of the popular compositions in Raag Kaushi Kanada include:
* "Saiyaan Tohe Pyar Karenge" by Pt. Bhimsen Joshi
* "Kaunsi Re Kahe" by Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan
* "Aaj Mere Mann Mein" by Pandit Jasraj
* "Piya Tose Naina Laage" by Begum Akhtar
* "Radha Nain Ke Mor" by Amir Khan
Raag Kaushi Kanada is a beautiful and complex raga that requires a great deal of skill and artistry to perform. It is a raga that is sure to move the listener to a state of deep introspection and reflection.
Here are some additional things to keep in mind when singing or playing Raag Kaushi Kanada:
* The raga should be rendered in a slow and leisurely tempo.
* The Komal Gandhar and Komal Nishad notes should be used sparingly and should be approached with care.
* The raga should be focused on the lower octave, with the higher notes used sparingly.
* The mood of the raga should be reflective and contemplative.
If you are interested in learning more about Raag Kaushi Kanada, I recommend that you consult a qualified teacher or resource. With practice and dedication, you will be able to master this beautiful and complex raga.
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Intro: (0:00)
Pakard: (0:44)
Bandish: (1:05)
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