Raga lesson
Kafi
Kafi has a warm, folk-connected colour. Its komal Ga and komal Ni are easy to hear when you alternate them with the neighbouring shuddh swaras.
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 while alternating R–g and D–n.
- Keep the middle register relaxed; do not over-accent every note.
- Use short call-and-response phrases before attempting a full ascent and descent.