In the previous lessons we have learnt shuddha swar (natural notes) alankar and basic alankar based on Raag Kaafi notes (Ga and Ni komal). In this lesson, we will learn another basic alankar based on Raag Bhairav. In raag bhairav Re and Dha are komal (flat), all other notes are shuddha (natural).

This lesson is in C# scale which is suitable for males, if you are a female watch this lesson instead, Basic Alankar based on Raag Bhairav | Scale A# | Female This is the alankar we will practice in this lesson: Aaroh (ascending): Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Dha Ni Ṡa Avroh (descending): Ṡa Ni Dha Pa Ma Ga Re Sa In this lesson, we will do our riyaz with teen taal at 180 bpm.

We will start with holding one note for 16 matra (beats). We will be doing this alankar riyaz in both bol and aakar. This is how the lesson will progress:

1. sing every swar/note for 16 matra (beats).
2. sing every swar/note for 8 matra (beats).
3. sing every swar/note for 4 matra (beats).
4. sing every swar/note for 2 matra (beats).
5. sing every swar/note for 1 matra (beat).
6. sing every swar/note for 1/2 matra (beat) i.e, 2 swar in 1 matra, also called dugun.

Always end your riyaz gently with Sa, in bol, aakar, om, and humming. Watch the video for the demonstration and do your riyaz along with it. Comment down your feedback and suggestions.

To get an understanding of all 12 notes, watch these lessons as well:

• Basic alankar based on all 7 shuddha swar (natural notes) | Scale C#
• Basic alankar based on Raag Kafi to understand komal Ga and komal Ni | Scale C#
• Basic alankar based on Raag Yaman to understand teevra Ma | Scale C#

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