Raga Yaman, also known as Raga Kalyan, is one of the most widely performed ragas in both Hindustani and Carnatic classical music traditions of India. It is considered a fundamental raga and is often taught to beginners due to its melodic richness and versatility.
Important!! (Notation)
Capital Letter: High Notes
Exclamation Mark (!) means longer notes.
Raag Yaman uses all seven swaras,
Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Dha Ni Sa
In Yaman Raag Ma is tivra so we write it as MA. Rest all other swaras are shudh/natural.
Jaati
Sampoorna/Sampoorna
Time of Day
Prahar 5
Aaroh
Ni Re Ga MA Dha Ni Sa
Avaroh
SA Ni Dha Pa, MA Ga Re Sa
Sthai
Ne Dha! Pa MA Pa Ga MA Pa!! Pa MA Ga Re,
Ni Re Ga Re Ga MA Pa Dha Pa MA Ga Re Ga Re Sa!
Ni Re Ga MA Dha Ni RE GA RE SA Ni Dha Pa MA Ga MA
Antara:
Ga Ga Pa Dha Pa SA! SA Ni RE GA RE SA Ni Dha Pa,
GA RE SA Ni Dha Pa Ni Dha Pa MA Ga Re Ga Re Sa!,
Ni Re Ga MA Dha Ni RE GA RE SA Ni Dha Pa MA Ga Ma
Bandish
Giridhar Madhav Shyam Manohar
Prakatat Gokul Vimal Nanddhar - Antara
Ati Anand Pulak Narnaari
Bhag Sarahat Har Madnaari
Vasat Prem Nita Vilasat Tehi Dhar (1)