Alankar Patterns (Paltas)
Alankars, also called Paltas, are systematic swara-pattern exercises practiced in Indian Classical Music to train and develop the voice. These patterns are sung in ascending (Aroh) and descending (Avroh) order using different combinations of swaras in a fixed rhythm.
Alankars are considered one of the most important foundations of classical vocal training because they help a singer gain command over sur, laya, voice movement, and breathing. From beginners to advanced performers, regular alankar practice is an essential part of daily riyaz as it prepares the voice for raag development, alaap, taans, and improvisation.
Why Practice Alankars Daily
- Builds accurate swara placement and pitch stability
- Improves voice flexibility and smooth movement between notes
- Strengthens breath control and voice endurance
- Develops laya (rhythm) and timing sense
- Increases speed, clarity, and control in taans
- Helps in voice opening and vocal strength
- Creates discipline and consistency in daily riyaz
- Prepares the singer for advanced raag singing and improvisation
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Start LearningAlankar Patterns for Practice
Practice slowly first, then increase speed. Use tanpura.
Pattern 1
Aaroh: Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Dha Ni Ṡa
Avroh: Ṡa Ni Dha Pa Ma Ga Re Sa
Pattern 2
Aaroh: Sa Re | Re Ga | Ga Ma | Ma Pa | Pa Dha | Dha Ni | Ni Ṡa
Avroh: Ṡa Ni | Ni Dha | Dha Pa | Pa Ma | Ma Ga | Ga Re | Re Sa
Pattern 3
Aaroh: Sa Ga | Re Ma | Ga Pa | Ma Dha | Pa Ni | Dha Ṡa
Avroh: Ṡa Dha | Ni Pa | Dha Ma | Pa Ga | Ma Re | Ga Sa
Pattern 4
Aaroh: Sa Re Ga | Re Ga Ma | Ga Ma Pa | Ma Pa Dha | Pa Dha Ni | Dha Ni Ṡa
Avroh: Ṡa Ni Dha | Ni Dha Pa | Dha Pa Ma | Pa Ma Ga | Ma Ga Re | Ga Re Sa
Pattern 5
Aaroh: Sa Re Sa | Re Ga Re | Ga Ma Ga | Ma Pa Ma | Pa Dha Pa | Dha Ni Dha | Ni Ṡa Ni | Ṡa Ṙe Ṡa
Avroh: Ṡa Ni Ṡa | Ni Dha Ni | Dha Pa Dha | Pa Ma Pa | Ma Ga Ma | Ga Re Ga | Re Sa Re | Sa Ṇi Sa
Pattern 6
Aaroh: Sa Ga Re | Re Ma Ga | Ga Pa Ma | Ma Dha Pa | Pa Ni Dha | Dha Ṡa Ni | Ni Ṙe Ṡa
Avroh:Sa Dha Ni | Ni Pa Dha | Dha Ma Pa | Pa Ga Ma | Ma Re Ga | Ga Sa Re | Re Ṇi Sa
Pattern 7
Aaroh: Sa Re Ga Ma | Re Ga Ma Pa | Ga Ma Pa Dha | Ma Pa Dha Ni | Pa Dha Ni Ṡa
Avroh: Ṡa Ni Dha Pa | Ni Dha Pa Ma | Dha Pa Ma Ga | Pa Ma Ga Re | Ma Ga Re Sa
Pattern 8
Aaroh: Sa Ṇi Re Sa | Re Sa Ga Re | Ga Re Ma Ga | Ma Ga Pa Ma | Pa Ma Dha Pa | Dha Pa Ni Dha | Ni Dha Ṡa Ni | Ṡa Ni Ṙe Ṡa
Avroh: Ṡa Ṙe Ni Ṡa | Ni Ṡa Dha Ni | Dha Ni Pa Dha | Pa Dha Ma Pa | Ma Pa Ga Ma | Ga Ma Re Ga | Re Ga Sa Re | Sa Re Ṇi Sa
Pattern 9
Aaroh: Sa Re Sa Ga | Re Ga Re Ma | Ga Ma Ga Pa | Ma Pa Ma Dha | Pa Dha Pa Ni | Dha Ni Dha Ṡa
Avroh: Ṡa Ni Ṡa Dha | Ni Dha Ni Pa | Dha Pa Dha Ma | Pa Ma Pa Ga | Ma Ga Ma Re | Ga Re Ga Sa
Pattern 10
Aaroh: Sa Re Ga Re Sa | Re Ga Ma Ga Re | Ga Ma Pa Ma Ga | Ma Pa Dha Pa Ma | Pa Dha Ni Dha Pa | Dha Ni Ṡa Ni Dha | Ni Ṡa Ṙe Ṡa Ni | Ṡa Ṙe Ġa Ṙe Ṡa
Avroh: Ṡa Ni Dha Ni Ṡa |Ni Dha Pa Dha Ni | Dha Pa Ma Pa Dha | Pa Ma Ga Ma Pa | Ma Ga Re Ga Ma | Ga Re Sa Re Ga | Re Sa Ṇi Sa Re | Sa Ṇi Ḍha Ṇi Sa |
These patterns can be practiced in aakar, ekaar, or with swara names. Consistency matters more than speed.
