Before naming the Thaats, let us describe the basic Chromatic Scale pattern as can be expressed in the alphanumeric notation of the Hindustani System:
Hindustani Interval Note Equivalent for Notation Name Sa =C Chromatic Scale Sa = Perfect Unison = C Re1 = Minor second = C# Re2 = Major second = D Ga1 = Minor third = D# Ga2 = Major third = E Ma1 = Perfect fourth = F Ma2 = Aug.4th/Dim.5th = F# Pa = Perfect fifth = G Dha1 = Minor sixth = G# Dha2 = Major sixth = A Ni1 = Minor seventh = A# Ni2 = Major seventh = B Sa = Perfect octave = C (octave)
Common Thaats are as follows:
1. Bilawal = Ionian mode, equivalent to C Major Scale
2. Khamaj = Mixolydian mode
3. Kafi = Dorian mode, equivalent to C Major Scale starting on B
4. Asavari = Aeolian mode, equivalent to Melodic Minor Scale
5. Bhairavi = Phrygian mode
6. Kalyan = Lydian mode
Modes are the equivalents of scales in ancient Greek music theory.
Indian Classical Music:
- The Indian Classical System - A General Overview
- Sruti in Indian classical music
- Swara in Indian classical music
- Taal in Indian classical music
- Raaga in Indian classical music
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