In Hindustani music, a Chalan is an extensive series of note patterns which summarises the development of a particular raga.
It discloses the basic grammar of the raga and provides a treatment and melodic context of each tone.
It may also refer to a Pakad of a raga.
(Note: Chalan is mostly similar to the Pakad of a raga) For example, the Chalan of the Kedar (raga) is सा म ग प मे (tivra) म रे सा | Beneath are some Chalans of different ragas for better understanding:
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