Raga Yaman
BeginnerKalyani (Carnatic)
Time
Evening (6–9 PM)
Mood
Romantic
Vadi
Ga
Samvadi
Ni
Yaman is one of the most popular and widely performed ragas in Hindustani classical music. Its defining feature is the sharp Ma (Tivra Ma), which gives it a distinctive, slightly yearning quality. Many Bollywood songs are based on Yaman.
Scale (Swar)
Aroha (Ascending)
Sa Re Ga Ma# Pa Dha Ni Sa
e r t 5 u i o pAvaroha (Descending)
Sa Ni Dha Pa Ma# Ga Re Sa
p o i u 5 t r ePakad (Signature Phrase)
Ni Re Ga, Ma# Re Sa
o r t, 5 r eThe pakad is the signature phrase that identifies this raga. Memorize it first.
How to Practice
The sharp Ma (key "5") is what defines Yaman. Practice emphasizing it. The raga often starts from the lower Ni (key "o" in lower octave). The phrase Ni-Re-Ga is a signature movement — practice it repeatedly.
Famous Compositions
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Kadar Jaane Na
Aandhi (1975)
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Aaj Jaane Ki Zid Na Karo
Farida Khanum
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Jhanak Jhanak Tori Baaje Payaliya
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