Dhani (raga)

Dhani
Thaat	Kafi
Type	Audava
Time of day	Any
Arohana	(Ṇ)S G M P N Ṡ
Avarohana	Ṡ N P M G (R)S
Synonym	Gaundgiri
Equivalent	Shuddha Dhanyasi (Carnatic); Minor pentatonic scale (Western);
Similar	Bhimpalasi; Malkauns; Dhanashree

Dhani is a pentatonic raga in Hindustani classical music.^[3] It is a sprightly raga often described as Bhimpalasi sans the notes, Dha and Re. It however has its own distinct character. Dhani is frequently heard in popular music.^[1] This raga is also known as the romantic version of Raag Malkauns. It is similar to Malkauns, except that in the Aaroh and Avroh, Komal Dha is replaced by Pa in this raga ^[2]

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f Bor, Joep; Rao, Suvarnalata (1999). The Raga Guide: A Survey of 74 Hindustani Ragas. Nimbus Records with Rotterdam Conservatory of Music. p. 64. ISBN 978-0-9543976-0-9.
^ ^a ^b "Raga Dhani".
^ Chaudhuri, A. (2021). Finding the Raga: An Improvisation on Indian Music. Faber & Faber. p. 52. ISBN 978-0-571-37076-4. Retrieved 26 May 2021.

[Bor-1] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f Bor, Joep; Rao, Suvarnalata (1999). The Raga Guide: A Survey of 74 Hindustani Ragas. Nimbus Records with Rotterdam Conservatory of Music. p. 64. ISBN 978-0-9543976-0-9.

[Raga_Dhani-2] "Raga Dhani".

[Chaudhuri_2021_p._52-3] Chaudhuri, A. (2021). Finding the Raga: An Improvisation on Indian Music. Faber & Faber. p. 52. ISBN 978-0-571-37076-4. Retrieved 26 May 2021.

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