Raga lesson
Bhairav
Bhairav opens the day with a serious, spacious movement. Its komal Re and komal Dha should be approached with patience, giving the oscillating colour time to settle in the ear.
Aroha · ascent
S r G M P d N S’
Avroha · descent
S’ N d P M G r S
A simple practice path
- Drone Sa and Pa, then sustain komal Re gently before returning to Sa.
- Practise S r G M and P d N S’ as two separate four-note gestures.
- Keep the descent unhurried and give the komal swaras room rather than pressing them flat.