Kafi

Komal Ga and Ni shape Kafi’s familiar sound. Hori, thumri and film arrangements offer several ways to encounter its phrases.

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AROHANA · ASCENT

S R g m P D n S’

AVAROHANA · DESCENT

S’ n D P m g R S

Thaat: Kafi
Jati: Sampurna–Sampurna
Vadi / Samvadi: P / S

Reading the notes ↗

Illustrative phrases following the linked reference. Lowercase r/g/d/n = komal; m = shuddha Ma; M^ = tivra Ma; ’ = upper octave; comma = lower octave. Thaat, time and emphasis can vary by teaching tradition. These are introductory outlines; phrases, ornament and tradition give a raga its identity.

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