Natabhairavi

janyasampoornaPopular

Rasa: Pathos, Melancholy

Scale & Notes
Aarohanam (Ascending)
S
R2
G2
M1
P
D1
N2
S'
Avarohanam (Descending)
S'
N2
D1
P
M1
G2
R2
S
Western equivalent:Natural Minor / Aeolian
Audio Playback
Voice
Tempo
60 BPM
Aarohanam (Ascending)
SR2G2M1PD1N2S'
Avarohanam (Descending)
S'N2D1PM1G2R2S
Characteristic Phrases (Prayogas)

Aarohanam — ascending scale

S R2 G2 M1 P D1 N2 S'

Avarohanam — descending scale

S' N2 D1 P M1 G2 R2 S

About this Raga

Natabhairavi (Melakarta #20, Chakra: Bana). Sampoorna raga (7 notes). Arohana: S R2 G2 M1 P D1 N2 S. Avarohanam: S N2 D1 P M1 G2 R2 S. Uses G2 (Sadharana Ga), D1 (Suddha Dha), N2 (Kaisika Ni). Western equivalent: Natural minor (Aeolian) mode. Parent of the Janya raga Bhairavi. Rasa: Karuna (compassion). Source: Sambamoorthy Pocket Guide to 72 Melakartas.

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Quick Reference
Typejanya
Classificationsampoorna
Notes (Aa)8
WesternNatural Minor / Aeolian