Chakra 5: Bana (Arrow)
The Western major scale. Also known as Sankarabharanam. One of the most fundamental ragas in both Carnatic and Western music systems. Parent of Bilahari and Hamsadhwani.
S R2 G3 M1 P D2 N3
C D E F G A B
Major scale (Ionian mode)
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 | D2 | Chatushruti Dhaivatam | A | 9 |
| 7 | N3 | Kakali Nishadam | B | 11 |
Performance recordings, demonstrations, and practice tracks for this raga will be added soon.