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Raag Multani

A raag of the Todi thaat, Multani comes into its own in the 3rd prahar of the day. It uses five swaras on the way up and all seven coming down. Phrases centre on Pancham - the vadi, or king swara - answered by Shadj as samvadi.

Swars: Rishabh and Dhaivat Varjya in Aaroh. Rishabh, Gandhar and Dhaivat Komal. Madhyam Teevra. Rest all Shuddha Swaras.

Raga Multani

3rd Prahar of the Day (12PM to 3PM)
Todi thaatAudhav - SampurnaVadi: PanchamSamvadi: Shadj
ʼNSgPN
NdPgrS

Pakad: ʼN S · M̄ g · M̄ g P · M̄ g M̄ g r S

Sargam is written with Sa on C: komal swars are lowercase, teevra Ma is M̄, ʼ before a swar marks the lower (mandra) octave and Ṡ / ʼ after marks the upper (taar) octave. The synth plays plain notes - the gamak, meend, and andolan that bring a raag to life are what you learn in class with an expert.

Film songs in Raag Multani

Hear the raag in songs you already know - the fastest way to internalise its mood. Tap a tile to play.

Daya Karo He GiridharChala Vahi Desh (Non-Film) (1954)Amir Khan
Ko Birahini Ko Dukh JaneJeevan Jyoti (1974)Lata Mangeshkar
Laga Gayeen AkhiyanNon-Film song from "Maan Apman" (1953)Mohd. Rafi, Geeta Dutt
Prema Seva SaranNon-Film song from "Maan Apman" (2022)Ajit Kadkade
Rasm-E-Ulfat Ko Nibhaen To Nibhaen KaiseDil Ki Rahen (1973)Lata Mangeshkar

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