Vivadi Swar

Vivadi Swar is a note which should not be used in a Raag. As an exception however, it is used by skillful musicians in an implied form in order to enhance the beauty of the Raag. Vivadi notes are often addressed as enemy notes.

Anuvadi Swar

The notes in a Raag that are neither Vadi or Samvadi are called its Anuvadi notes. They are often addressed as companion or attendant notes.

Samvadi Swar

Samvadi Swar is the second most important note of a Raag and is the second most frequently struck note in its melodic expansion. In most cases the Vadi and Samvadi notes are a fourth or fifth apart. Samvadi Swar is often addressed as a wazir.

Vadi Swar

Vadi Swar is the note of primary importance. In most cases it is also the note most frequently struck. Thus it helps in evoking the Ras of raag to its fullest, acting like a beacon to show the path. It is also called the life note. Different notes determined as Vadi notes can express different emotions at various times of the day and night. A Vadi note is often addressed as the king note of raag.