Raga Yaman
also known as Kalyan, Iman
Movement
Aroha — ascent
′Ni Re Ga Má Dha Ni Sa′Avaroha — descent
Sa′ Ni Dha Pa Má Ga Re SaPakad — characteristic phrases
′Ni Re Ga Re Sa
Character
The principal raga of the Kalyan thaat and one of the first ragas taught to students. Tivra Ma is its signature note; the ascent characteristically starts from mandra Ni and skips Pa, while the descent is complete. Serene and dignified, it opens many evening concerts.
Easily confused with
- Yaman kalyan