In the Heart of Madhmad Sarang
Madhmad Sarang is such a charming raga—an early afternoon melody that feels perfectly blended to soothe and uplift during bright, sunny hours. It’s an Audav raga, keeping things simple with just five notes. Gandhar (Ga) and Dhaivat (Dha) are left out in this one, while Komal Nishad (Ni) adds a lovely touch alongside the shuddha notes. The structure? Straightforward and graceful, without any complicated twists. A spotlight on Madhyama, intertwined with the Pa-Re and Ni-Pa phrases, is key—play them right, and the raga truly shines. A Rendition I’m sharing a recording of Vidushi Shalmalee Joshi, a disciple of Vidwan Ratnakar Pai. I feel truly fortunate to learn music from Prof. Milind Malshe, another scholarly disciple of Pai ji. I’ve had the privilege of learning the same bandishes from him. For those who wish to explore the bandishes further, here’s my attempt to capture the lyrics along with my interpretation. Please note that there may be slight variations in the lyrics, as I’ve writt...