Raag Gaud Malhar

Gaud Malhar is a combination of Raag Gaud, Raag Shuddh Malhar, and Bilawal. It is a raag that sounds beautiful in the rainy season. Gaud Malhar along with Shuddh Malhar and Megh Malhar are the most ancient types of Malhar known to exist as far back as the 15th century.

An Introduction to Raag Gaud Malhar

Key features of Raag Gaud Malhar

  • This raag consists of the Gaud ang, Bilawal ang and the Malhar ang. Watch the video for a demonstration.

  • Raag Nat Malhar and Gaud Malhar are samaprakritik raags. Care should be taken to avoid mix-ups.

  • Mood: romance, longing, uplifting, joyous

  • Movement of notes: vakra

    Watch the video to learn the basics of Raag Gaud Malhar.

Aaroh-Avroh

s r g m, gr gr p, m p d n su

su d N p m, p m g r g @rs

Vadi, Samvadi

m, s
Nyaas Swars

s, m, p
Jati Sampoorna
Pakad nl s r g m, m p d N p m, g r g @rs
Time 2nd prahar of the evening (10pm-1am). Anytime of the day in the rainy season.
Thaat Bilawal