Raag Darbari Salamat Ali Khan

Darbari Kanada, or simply Darbari, is a raga in Hindustani music in the Kanada family, which originated in the Carnatic music tradition, and is considered to have been brought into North Indian music by Miyan Tansen, the legendary 16th century composer in emperor Akbar's court. This tradition is reflected in the name itself; Darbar is the Persian derived word in Hindi meaning "court." As the most familiar raga in the Kanada family, it may sometimes also be called Shuddha Kanada or pure Kanada. It belongs to the Asavari thaat.^[1]

Darbari is a grave raga, played deep into the night, considered to be one of the more difficult to master, and with the potential for profound emotional impact.^[2]

The ascension of aroha is in the lower and middle octaves. In the arohi the note Ga (gandhar) komal is used in a weak manner and a slow vibrato (andolan) on this note. The association of the notes Ni and Pa sounds pleasing. Its Vadi swar is Re and Samavadi is Pa.

aroha: S R (R)g, (R)g

avroha: (M)g, (M)g M (S)R, S

For reference, the set of notes in the Asavari thaat is S R g M P d n, and for Darbari, the role of the komal gandhar is crucial.

Other ragas in the Kanada family include Abhogi Kanada, Nayaki Kanada, Shahana Kanada, Kaushi Kanada and Adana. (see Adana is part of the Kanada Raga group)

Originally posted by: return_to_hades

Very interesting information Summerji. I have no clues about raagas and how to identify one. I had taken a music appreciation class once, it was the hardest but most interesting class for me. Wish I had a more astute ear.

One of my friends has 'absolute pitch' aka 'perfect pitch'. Its a phenomenal ability to have.

Originally posted by: Summer3

It is nice to have good ears. This topic is not new but since some members would love serious music apart from Bollywood magic I have reintroduced it. Khaty Bhai too urged me to do something.

Hope I can understand and identify a few raagas too.😊

Originally posted by: mind-googling

Not many would believe this song can be based on a raaga:

Dil Ke Jharokhe Mein - Md. Rafi
[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Fq1K-Eax_E[/YOUTUBE]

This is raag Shivranjani.

Shankar-Jaikishan masterfully blends Indian raaga and Western staccato.👍🏼

"Jaane kahaan gaye woh din" and "Mere naina saawan bhadon" are also based on the same raag.

Originally posted by: diamond444

Hum Tujhase Mohobbat Karke Sana, Mukesh in Awara. Shankar Jaikishan's tune based on Darbari