| Swar | Gandhar and Nishad Komal. Rest all Shuddha Swaras. |
| Jati | Sampurna - Sampurna |
| Thaat | Kafi |
| Vadi - Samvadi | Pancham - Shadj |
| Time | 2nd Prahar of the Night (9PM to 12AM) |
| Vishranti Sthan | S P - S' P R; |
| Mukhya Ang | g R ; m P ; m P D P ; D n S' ; n D P; |
| Aaroh - Avroh | S R g m P D n S'; - S' n D P m g R S; |
Raag Kafi is also referred to as the Bhairavi of night. Both Shuddha Nishad & Gandhar are occasionally used. The atmosphere created is most suitable for both types of Shringar (Separation & Union) and hence many Thumri & Hori compositions are sung in this Raag.
The following illustrations are very helpful in heightening the impact of this sweet melody:
DP mP mP g R ; Rg mP Rg R ; n D P m g R ; n D ; m P D n P D S’ ; S’ n D P M P D P g R ; P m g R m g R S;
Raag Kafi Bandishen
All the following bandishen are written and composed by Acharya Vishwanath Rao Ringe ‘Tanarang’ and are published in his book “Acharya Tanarang Ki Bandishen Vol 1”. This book contains the notation and audio of 389 Bandishen from 31 Raags. All these bandishen are sung by Shri Prakash Vishwanath Ringe. For more information and to buy this book, please contact us.
1 | Sadra - Mori Binti Maan Le Taal - Jhaptal Vilambit Theme - Shri Krishna - Gopiyon se Chedchad | |
2 | Madhya Lay Khyal/Jhoola - Jhulat Nand Kishor Gopi Sang Taal - Trital Madhya Lay Theme - Shri Krishna - Jhoola | |
3 | Madhya Lay Khyal/Thumri - Tanarang Maanat Nahi Re Taal - Chanchar Madhya Lay Theme - Roothna Manana | |
4 | Madhya Lay Khyal/Hori - Khelat Aaj Mose Hori Taal - Trital Madhya Lay Theme - Shri Krishna - Hori | |
5 | Hori - Murli Mukh Par Biraje Taal - Ektal Drut Theme - Shri Krishna - Hori | |
6 | Hori - Ab Kaisi Dhoom Machai Re Taal - Trital Drut Theme - Shri Krishna - Hori | |
7 | Madhya Lay Khyal - Madhu Bansuri Neeki Bajayi Taal - Trital Madhya Lay Theme - Shri Krishna - Gopiyon ki Vyakulta | |
8 | Chota Khyal - Nithuwa Mane Nahi Aaj Sakhi Taal - Trital Drut Theme - Shri Krishna - Gopiyon se Chedchad | |
9 | Chota Khyal - Phooli Raat Rani Madbhari Taal - Trital Drut Theme - Night Time | |
10 | Chota Khyal - Chaai Hai Manjari Taal - Trital Drut Theme - Spring Season | |
11 | Chota Khyal - Guman Kare Gori Brikhbhan Kishori Radha Taal - Trital Drut Theme - Shri Radha | |
12 | Chota Khyal - Man Mohan Hamsan Bol Bol Taal - Trital Drut Theme - Shri Krishna - Gopiyon ki Vyakulta | |
13 | Sargam - Ga Re Ni Sa Re Ga Sa Re Pa Taal - Trital Drut |
Hori in Raag Kafi By Acharya ‘Tanarang’
Hori: Aaj Khelo Shyam Sang Hori Taal: Trital
Raag Kafi By Shri Krishna Ji Toley
Tappa – O Miya Jaane Wale