A basis for the organisation and classification of ragas depending on the notes used
Thaat:Bhairavi
Preferred time or season for playing
Time:Late morning or at the end of concert
The most prominent note of a raga
VadiThe second most prominent note of a raga
Samvadi:,
Categorization based on number of notes used in aroh and avaroh
Jati:Containing 7 notes
SampurnaContaining 7 notes
SampurnaEmotions evoked by the raga
Mood:Bhakti (Devotion), Karun (Sad, Compassionate), Shringar (Romantic)
Bhairavi is the representative raga of Bhairavi . It is one of the very old and popular ragas. It has all seven notes with , , , and as notes. Though its ideal timing is morning, it can be presented at any time of the day. Traditionally the concert ends with Bhairavi. Mostly the presentations will be chhota khayal, tarana, or any semi-classical types such as thumri, tappa, and Bhajan. Expert artists may use all the notes along with their alternate forms in semi-classical renditions. Such usage leads to Bhairavi. When is also used along with komal , then it is called Sindh Bhairavi.
A basis for the organisation and classification of ragas depending on the notes used
thaatA flat note
komalA mixed form of raga employing notes other than those strictly allowed by the base raga, often to enhance its beauty
mishraA natural note (corresponds to notes in Western major scale)
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