Musical Anatomy
Thaat
Khamaj
Jati
Shadav-Sampoorna
Time
Late Evening
Vadi
Ga
Samvadi
Ni
Nature
Romantic, lively, festive
Arohana (Ascent)
Sa Ga Ma Pa Dha Ni Ṡa▲Avarohana (Descent)
Ṡa▲ ni Dha Pa Ma Ga Re SaPakad (Characteristic Phrase)
Ga Ma Pa Dha Ni Ṡa▲ ni Dha Pa Ga Ma Ga Re SaNotation guide
Vadi (Ga)Samvadi (Ni)Komal ♭Tivra ♯AbsentSaShuddha — naturalsaKomal — flatMa*Tivra — sharp▲Taar saptak▼Mandra saptak
Mishra Khamaj is a mixed form of Khamaj incorporating both shuddha and komal Ni. It is widely used in thumri, dadra, and light classical music for its romantic and celebratory character. The interplay of both forms of Ni is its hallmark.
Discover More Songs in Mishra Khamaj
Discover More Songs in Mishra Khamaj
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Many Hindi film songs blend multiple raags across their mukhda and antara. When searching, you may discover songs primarily in other raags that share Mishra Khamaj's emotional palette — that's intentional cross-raag composition by the music director.