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राग · RAGAपीलूPilu
KAFI THAAT

Pilu

A flexible light-classical raag, useful for comparing a melodic framework with the freedoms of thumri and film music.

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AROHANA · ASCENT

S G m P N S’

AVAROHANA · DESCENT

S’ n D P m g R S

Thaat
Kafi
Jati
Audav–Sampurna
Vadi / Samvadi
G / N
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.

FROM THE CLASSICAL TO THE CINEMATIC

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Ghanan GhananUdit Narayan, Sukhwinder Singh, Alka Yagnik, Shankar Mahadevan, Shaan, Kishori Gowariker
Lagaan2001
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Sources & further listening +

Pilu · introductory raag reference ↗Tanarang Music · Accessed Oct. 20, 2026

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