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Raag Yaman is a seven-note Indian classical raga from the Kalyan Thaat in Hindustani music. It has a happy, romantic mood and a majestic gait. The raga is sung between 6–9 PM, when lights are put on.

Here are some features of Raag Yaman:
Scale: Sa (tonic), Re (second), Ga (third), Ma (fourth), Pa (fifth), Dha (sixth), and Ni (seventh)
Signature phrase: ni-Re-Ga-/Re-Ga/ni-Re-Sa/Pa-Ma-Ga-Re/ni-Re-Sa'
Mood: Happy, romantic
Gait: Majestic


Raag Yaman is considered one of the most important ragas in Hindustani Sangeet. It is the primary raga in Kalyan, which is a primary thaat. The original name of Raag Yaman is Raag Kalyan, but the name Yaman was introduced during the Mughal's rule.
You can learn more about Raag Yaman on these resources:
Riyaz: An introductory Hindustani singing course with videos and vocal exercises
Indianclassicalmusic.com: Features of Raag Yaman
Musicmaster.in: A beginner's guide


What is the Speciality of Yaman raag?
Yaman accentuates notes ni, ga, and ma, with limited use of saa and pa during the ascent. In contrast, Kalyaan emphasizes saa, pa, re, ga, with minimal reliance on ma and ni. Raag Kalyaan also exhibits frequent downward movements, similar to the model of raag shuddha kalyaan.


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