Gunakri

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Gunakri
ThaatBhairav
TypeAudava
Time of dayDaybreak[1]
ArohanaS  M P  [lower-alpha 1][1]
Avarohana  P M  S[lower-alpha 2][1]
Vadi
Samavadi
Synonym
  • Gunkali
  • Gunakriya[1]
SimilarJogiya

Gunakri is a raga in Hindustani classical music. Some consider it to be the same as the raga, Gunkali, while others consider the two to be distinct ragas. Gunakri is usually used in the khyal and dhrupad forms.[1]

Notes[edit]

  1. Alternate notations:
    • Carnatic: S R₁ M₁ P D₁ 
    • Western: C D F G A C
  2. Alternate notations:
    • Carnatic:  D₁ P M₁ R₁ S
    • Western: C A G F D C

References[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Bor, Joep; Rao, Suvarnalata (1999). The Raga Guide: A Survey of 74 Hindustani Ragas. Nimbus Records with Rotterdam Conservatory of Music. p. 76. ISBN 9780954397609.