This is a rare variety of Raga Kedar that blends Malhar anga.
Thhaat (parent scale)
Bilawal
Jaati:
Audav (pentatonic)
Vaadi:
Madhyam (M)
Samvaadi:
Shadja (S)
Swaras:
Omits Gandhar and Nishad (G and N), Rest Shuddh Swaras
Aaroh (ascent):
S R S M, M P D S’ (Western notation: C D C F, F G A C )
Avaroh (descent)
S’D P M R S (Western notation: C A G F D C )
Key phrases:
S S, D.P.M.P.S, S M M R S, M P D M, M P D S’, S’D P , D P M, P P S’, S’M’M’R’S’, D P M, MP D M , M R M , S R S D.S
Time:
Evening
This raga is close to Durga due to some note combinations. Some learned musicians suggest the frequent combination of R-P and M-R enhances its character and beauty.
Bibliography
1. Bhatkhande V.N. (1919-1937) ‘Kramik Pustak Malika Vol 1-6’
2. The Oxford Encyclopaedia of the Music of India
Links
1. Ustad Mushtaq Hussain Khan (vocal)
Pandit Samaresh Chowdhury (hindustani vocalist) performs Raag Jaladhar Kedar.
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