Raga Adana
Aroha:
Sa Re Ga(Komal) Ma Pa Ni(Komal) Pa *Sa*
Avroh:
*Sa* Dha(Komal) Ni(Komal) Pa Ga(Komal) Ma Re Sa
Indian classical raga Adana is also called Adana kanada.
It is often sung or played in drut laya after a vilambit composition in raga Darbari, as Adana is straighter than Darbari in its chalan, thus allowing faster passages.
The flow of this raga is similar to a mix of Madhyamad Saranga with Darbari.
Another common vivadi some artists use sparingly is shuddha ni which enhances the Saranga mood of the raga.
The Vadi note is Shajad - Sa
The Samavadi note is Pancham - Pa
The best time to sing this raga is known to be late night (12 am - 3 am)
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