Raag Pilu
A raag of the Kafi thaat, Pilu 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 Gandhar - the vadi, or king swara - answered by Nishad as samvadi.
Swars: Rishabh and Dhaivat Varjya in Aaroh. Both Gandhars, Both Dhaivats, Both Nishads. Rest all Shuddha Swaras.
Raga Pilu
3rd Prahar of the Day (12PM to 3PM)Pakad: G m P N Ṡ · n D P · m P N d P · m g R S · P g R S ʼN · S 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 Pilu
Hear the raag in songs you already know - the fastest way to internalise its mood. Tap a tile to play.