Chakra 5: Bana (Arrow)
A popular raga used in both Carnatic and film music. Equivalent to the Mixolydian b6 mode in Western music.
S R2 G3 M1 P D1 N2
C D E F G G#/Ab A#/Bb
Mixolydian b6 (Aeolian dominant / Hindu scale)
Bana (Arrow) — #5 of 12
Ragas 25 to 30
| Position | Swara | Full Name | Western | Semitones |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | S | Shadjam | C | 0 |
| 2 | R2 | Chatushruti Rishabham | D | 2 |
| 3 | G3 | Antara Gandharam | E | 4 |
| 4 | M1 | Shuddha Madhyamam | F | 5 |
| 5 | P | Panchamam | G | 7 |
| 6 | D1 | Shuddha Dhaivatam | G#/Ab | 8 |
| 7 | N2 | Kaisiki Nishadam | A#/Bb | 10 |
Performance recordings, demonstrations, and practice tracks for this raga will be added soon.