Raga lesson
Malkauns
Malkauns is a pentatonic late-night raga with a serious, meditative character. Its wide spaces make slow intonation more important than speed.
Aroha · ascent
S g M d n S’
Avroha · descent
S’ n d M g S
A simple practice path
- Hold Sa and Pa-free drone space with a steady Sa reference.
- Practise S g M and M d n as separate slow movements.
- Leave room between phrases; silence is part of the exercise.