Gunakri is a raga in Hindustani classical music.[2] Some consider it to be the same as the raga, Gunkali, while others consider the two to be distinct ragas. Gunakri is usually used in the khyal and dhrupad forms.[1]

Gunakri
ThaatBhairav
TypeAudava
Time of dayDaybreak[1]
ArohanaS  M P  [a][1]
Avarohana  P M  S[b][1]
Vadi
Samavadi
Synonym
  • Gunkali
  • Gunakriya[1]
SimilarJogiya

Notes edit

  1. ^ Alternate notations:
    • Carnatic: S R₁ M₁ P D₁ 
    • Western: C D F G A C
  2. ^ Alternate notations:
    • Carnatic:  D₁ P M₁ R₁ S
    • Western: C A G F D C

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d e Bor, Joep; Rao, Suvarnalata (1999). The Raga Guide: A Survey of 74 Hindustani Ragas. Nimbus Records with Rotterdam Conservatory of Music. p. 76. ISBN 978-0-9543976-0-9.
  2. ^ The Historical Development of Indian Music: A Critical Study. Firma K. L. Mukhopadhyay. 1973. p. 175. ISBN 978-0-88386-344-2. Retrieved 26 May 2021.