Bilawal
बिलावल
S G R G m P D N S' | S' N D n D P m G R G m G R S
Origins & Context
Bilawal is the representative raga of the Bilawal thaat. The raga is pretty much the major scale, as it is appropriately placed in the Bilawal That. The catch is the pinch-usage of the komal ni in the avaroha. It should not be used excessively or else it is will be confused with Raga Khamaja.
This raga is so freely used that is heard in countless forms.
Technical Details
Melodic structure and movement patterns
Aroha (Ascent)
S G R G m P D N S'
Avroh (Descent)
S' N D n D P m G R G m G R S
Pakad (Catch Phrase)
S' D m D P D n D P m G G m R S
Recordings & Performances
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