the innovations he brought to his vocal style distinguishes kirana style from others. the slow melodic development of the raga in vilambit laya (slow tempo) was the most characteristic aspect of his music. he worked hard to maintain his voice to be sweet and melodious which shaped his music. the thumri style he developed is also quite different from the 'poorab ang' or 'punjabi ang'. his thumri progresses in a leisurely slow pace with ample abandonment. he was also the first hindustani musician to seriously study the carnatic system and probably the first to be invited to sing all over the south. he has even recorded a thyagaraja krithi. he was also influenced by rehmat khan of the gwalior gharana and adopted the direct style of presentation.