In simple words, Thaat is a basic structure of seven Swars / Notes used to form Raag or Raga. In this blog, we will understand why beginners must have a clear understanding of Thaat.Further, we will understand the rules…
Raag Abhogi Kanada belongs to Kafi Thaat. This raag has komal Gandhar Ga(k) and the other swaras are shudh swaras. Vaadi swar is Ma and samvadi swar is Sa. The swara Pa and Ni are not used at all. So,the…
Bageshri is a Hindustani classical raag and also very popular in Carnatic music. It said that raag Bageshri was first sung by Miyan Tansen, the celebrated court singer of Emperor Akbar. It is traditionally performed late at night, which…
Ahir Bhairav is a raag from Hindustani Classical Music and thought to be a mixture of Bhairav and rare ancient raag Ahiri or perhaps a mixture of Bhairav and Kafi. What is Ahir Bhairav raag ? Raag Ahir Bhairav…
Pilu is a light classical raag in Indian Classical Music. This raag is commonly used to express devotion, happiness, and love. What is Pilu raag ? Pilu raag belongs to Kaafi Thaat. Sammishra(mixed) raag is another term used for…
In Hindustani Classical Music, Bihaag is one of the raag which is equally popular among both beginners as well as experts.It is a sweet melody raag whose name Bihag is assumed to be derived from Vihag or Vihang. Vihang…
Brief Description Kedar raag named after Lord Shiva but this raag much loved by Lord Krishna. Lord Krishna played this raag on his flute and mesmerised everyone in Gokul. It also is known as Kedara and placed on a…
Brief Description Khamaj raag is a Hindustani classical raag that belongs to Khamaj Thaat. It also known as Ashraya raag because the name of this raag is the same as its Thaat Khamaj. It uses shudh form of Ni …
Brief Description Darbari Kanada raag or Darbari raag belongs to Asawari Thaat. The origin of this raag is from Carnatic music and brought to Hindustani music by legendary Miyan Tansen who use to perform in Mughal emperor Akbar's court.…
Brief Description Bhairav raag is a very ancient raag that originated from Bhairav Thaat. This raag entirely depends on Re and Dha swaras and sung with vibrato to produce enhanced flavor. This is also called Aashyra Raag There is…