Raag Todi
Raag Todi is a Janak Raag. It is at the root of the Todi family of raags. It is a Raagang raag as well. Raag Todi is also known as Miya Ki Todi. It is believed to have been created by the 16th-century musician Tansen, who was a court musician for the Mughal emperor Akbar. All raags that have the word “Miya” in them are created by Miya Tansen.
Raag Todi Introduction
Raag Todi, a short presentation
Key Features of Raag Todi
The komal Ga in Todi is ati-komal. The komal Ga is unique in Todi since it does not touch any other note's microtone.
Todi is very similar to Gurjari Todi. The main difference is that Pa is completely varjit in Gurjari Todi.
Todi and Multani are also samaprakritik raags. Watch video demonstrations of both the raags to understand the difference.
Mood: Deep, serious, peaceful, tranquil, sorrowful, devotional
Movement of notes: Mostly straight ascent and descent of notes, with the exception of Pa which is vakra in the descent.
Tempo: slow
| Aaroh-Avroh | s R G M D n su su n D p M D M R G R s |
Vadi, Samvadi |
D, G |
| Nyaas Swars |
s, G, D |
| Jati | Shadav-Sampoorna |
| Pakad | nlDl, nl R G, MR G, R s |
| Time | 2nd prahar of the day (10am-1pm) |
| Thaat | Todi |
Related Topics: Multani