Gayaki Styles of Patiala Gharana has been popular for its flavor, aesthetic and delicate style. The musicians of this Gharana pursue the tradition with complete dedication and execute in harmony with the discipline and tradition of their Gharana. This style is known for its crisp, artistic and short bandishes.

The special feature of Patiala Gharana is its rendering of taanas. These are very rhythmic, vakra (complicated) and Firat Taanas. The taanas sung by the artists are very imaginative and creative and are not bounded by the rhythmic cycle. Because of this aspect there is a great scope for creativity in swar, tala, bol-banav, sargam, taiyyari, bhav, incredible performance and originality in the renderings.

This style is very melodious and sweet. While singing khayal the khatka and murki is utilized in a very artistic and unique manner. The presentation of the khayal is embellished with bol-banav, bol-tana, sargam, meend and keeping to the laya and rhythmic circle. The purity of the raga is strictly maintained throughout the khayal performance.

As Patiala Gharana belongs to Punjab, the taanas of clear Aakar are presented not through the throat but through chest. After the khayal, the performance is concluded with Thumri of Punjab Ang. Because of unique taanas, gamak, gayaki of tarana style and sapat taanas this gharana can be easily differentiated from others.

Artists of other gharanas are also overwhelmed due to the hard work of the artists of this gharana. They have inculcated few features in their performances. Through their bandishes they have also honored the artists of Patiala Gharana. For example the following bandish in Raga Adana has been composed in the praise of Ustad Fateh Ali. "Tan kaptan jag mein kaha gayo, fateh ali tan chale hain aise jaise arjun ke ban tan kaptan." Even Roshan Ara Begum has sung this bandish. Singh Bandhu and many others have also performed it in Raga Adana. The famous artist of Gwalior Gharana Ram Krishna Bua has also sung bandishes in Raga Hamir in the praise of this gharana. Because of its varied characteristics Patiala Gharana has established itself as a unique gharana. This gayaki is known as the Chaumukhi Gayaki which is a beautiful rendition of Khayal, Thumri, Tarana and Sargam.