Ep22 ENG: What does 'Thaat' mean?

[@kaktotak8267]

I've noticed that most of the comments are from Indians, so I decided to comment just to mix it up and show that your work is appreciated by people all over the world. You're doing an amazing job in popularizing and explaining the nuanced beauty of Indian music.

[@kellycondefer4877]

Exceptional video-- this is invaluable to a Westerner like me who has always been inexplicably drawn to Indian Classical Music. Your explanations of all of these concepts through your videos are superb. Now that I am understanding Hindustani music more, it is amazing how listening to the music has become an even deeper experience than before. Your videos will help to ensure that this amazing cultural artistic heritage will never die out. So happy to see a bright young person in India so enthusiastically teaching this. Truly wonderful, thank you~

[@pradeepchowdhury785]

I got addicted to your channel

[@kalpanaiyer5984]

How beautifully you explain and sing

[@dharmeshparikh7837]

I really like how you incorporated different varieties of bandishes created by great classical vocalists of India apart from old ones for example Sahela re for Bhoop by Kishori Amonkar is one of my all time favorites. Amazing & interesting presentation for Indian classical music with respect to Thaat.

[@mthirugnana]

Very nicely explained Anuja.. Thanks for sharing.

[@sharadvimadalal3031]

Superb. Have not seen a better explanation of 'Thaat'' in such simple manner with beautiful singing and exposition! Fantastic work - God Bless You !!! Glad to see that Indian classical music has hope of surviving in this era with dedicated exponents like you!

[@prateekshm]

This video is precious... thanks for putting this all together in such a beautiful manner. Thanks a bunch!!!

[@TjOwusu]

Thank you so so so much. You have saved me lots of head scratching. Thank you for your work and passion. I am a big fan

[@shashimusic1726]

Thanks

[@amitkumar-dr8hg]

Aap itna achcha samjhati ho iska Kya kahna ... Apki voice bahut madhur hai .... Ek niveden hai apse agar aap vocal bhi apni video se sikhaye to mujhe pura vishvash hai ki Jo log guru ke abhav me seekh nahi pate unhe ek bahut hi achchi guru mil jayegi ...aur Mai bhi apke lesson ko follow karne ke koshish karunga....dhanyavaad

[@bestofcarnaticflute2736]

You have a lovely way of presenting accompanied by an equally lovely voice.

[@paulamichakraborty7884]

I am learning Hindustani Classical and this channel has been a blessing to me. Thanks Anuja, for all your efforts. Please keep up the good work.

[@partgee]

What a splendid presentation! A difficult topic like is explained so effectively, even a look a layman like me can appreciate it. Kudos to you Anuja Kamat-ji.

[@muraliarunachalam4193]

👍👍 wonderful explanations I do not see any recent videos of you. With such wonderful voice and talent would love to see more of your videos

[@pucit1231]

Hi Anuja Kamat. I have been searching a lot since long for a proper understanding of the basics of Indian classical music. I even went to some gurus here in Canada. But the way you present the information was excellent. Now I am quite comfortable with my search and can move ahead in learning. You are not only a good singer but a really good teacher. I am wondering do you have any online classes. Thanks a lot. Shahid

[@fayyazhussain1625]

Anuja kamat what a talented girl you are

[@pritibhat2798]

This is exactly what I wanted to know about thaat.. Information is provided in clear and concise way.. Thanks

[@vinodchandramahisuri7791]

Anujaji - I like your episodes, first time I could see such a detail information about Indian Classical raags. I love Indian classical music - I keep singing lot of songs, Bhajans, Gazals and folk songs based on Indian raags but I do not have detail classified knowledge about raags as I have not taken formal training with any Guru. However, your episodes give some short of understanding about classical music. I wish I could meet you when I come to India (normally every year I come to India - Vadodara for one month). Anyway, if I am lucky I may meet you and learn more from you. Please keep it up your services to people like me those who have left India and having very less opportunities to learn classical music. Thanks a lot.

[@contraspower6302]

This video is gold🙏

[@Ksshenoy44]

Anuja, I just discovered you on the net. I am floored by this video series.. Excellent in content & presentation. Great grip. A great presentation designed for commoner like me who loves quality music, but lacks the knowledge. l Thanks & all the best

[@jayaprakaashld9058]

Solo-vocalist(of Hindusthaan pradesh), your musical genius is admired. Thamizh song maem: AENGKIRUNTHAALUM NEE VAAZGA)

[@TheGuruNetOn]

Excellent Informative and Intuitive Video!! Shows how Hindustani Classical Music connects both World of Emotions and World of Technique.

[@suraiyajabeen5069]

You are superb! Anuja Kamat! Devi speaks through your singing. Marvelous!

[@victorpujara8552]

really u r blessed by mata sarswati. by knowledge nd madhur kanth

[@nilanjanbanerjee176]

Awesome explanation! Beautiful rendition! Made it so simple for me!

[@shreyasbhat2355]

Every video is excellent getting to learn more and more about hindusthani music

[@kotharideeps]

You are doing an amazing job. Keep up the good work.

[@shanthalaxmikumar4931]

Wonderful !!! Keep up this work of explaining classical music so well !!!🎶

[@WorldWindWay]

Impressive and inspiring Anuja! Thank you for singing so much and explaining how the rags are related - sounds amazing! I had heard that each rag has different characteristics and expresses a different emotion - but I had no idea which was which. Thank you - now I have a clear reference!

Your voice is as beautiful as you are!!

[@divakarvaddadi]

Madam I am a follower of your videos and impressed by your presentation. It is my request that you present more videos on Carnatic Music. Carnatic music is pure and sweet to listen.

[@meeras5792]

Your videos are very informative and very well made, Anuja. Hats off to you !! I love this episode 22 so much, have been repeatedly watching this. I am a quite new entrant to the realm of Hindustani music. Coming from the southern part of the country, I was more familiar with Carnatic music, though i used to like the Hindustani touch in film songs from the South. Your videos have made me eager to learn more about Hindustani music. Really appreciate your efforts. Keep doing more !!

[@drrahulgmcite]

Excellent start to my New Year- binge-watched all the videos on theory of Indian Classical music. You took a great initiative. Maa Saraswati ki kripa aap par sadaiiv rahe!

[@kabirullahlutfy906]

Another awesome and very informative video listen. It would be great to have now each thaat and its respective ragas explained in a bit details so we all benefit even further and also answer some questions raised below. Thanks for an outstanding job!

[@rewalawassociate8582]

Nice explaination. Very talented & gifted person. Hats of to you 💐🙏

[@Shriasya]

I love your videos. They are informative, helpful and give better understanding. Thank you so much.

[@faqirahmad698]

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[@drchetankhobragade]

Information, illustration, enlightenment, waiting for next video, Thank you

[@Shakir-rh8cu]

Excellent qualities of the lesson love and wishing you for a good work and your voice is also good whatever you do is very good.

[@hammadrehmani6256]

!!!..EXCELLENT..!!! This is the best demonstration of different raags and class of those raags..:) your singing and voice is very nice..:)

[@lalitharanka2522]

Your explanations are very simple and easy to understand for the biggners . Very helpful, thank you so much 💐

[@Pattu2469]

Thanking you so much Anu mam.... I'm feeling myself gifted to get into your channel... I was truly struggling about what thaat was I've surfed many sites for learning... It was of no use... I'm really happy for this video of yours!!!!!!

[@sayankarmakar6097]

Can you please do a comparative analysis of Thaat and Raga? I am saying this because I have read in texts that thaat must have 7 notes in it while raga must have at least 5 notes (only) in it. While thaat only has aaroha, raga must have both aaroha and avaroha. Thaats don't have vaadi and samvaadi while ragas have them. I know these are basic things. But, to a naive like me, such a discussion would be very helpful.

[@arturelias6418]

Namaskar I find this content to be not only extremely useful; it also transpires generosity and luminosity besides (obviously) great skil and immense dedication to music studies. Only "down side" 😉 would be, you are such a charming and enchanting young lady, one COULD get distracted from the content, but it doesn't come to that, music rules 😅. 🙏🏼

[@srajanjain2541]

These are not just video but Param Guru gyan, we received fron various gurus through her . . . 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@kkarthurs721]

Excellent, wonderful, lovely, beautiful....

[@anupamadeepak2102]

Excellent how come you have mastered in each topic @ a very young age? Keep up the good work. God bless you dear

[@dattabiswadev67]

Excellent work...

[@FarhanAmin1994]

Wonderful explanation as always. The graphics were beyond amaze! An excellent resource has been created for learners and lovers of the Art that is HCM. Also the bandish selection itself merits appreciation. You should sing them in long form too, since you are such a gifted musician.

[@kabiraltaf]

Thank you. I am sending this link to my students (teaching an undergrad survey course on South Asian Music History in Lahore)

[@GururajBN]

Wow! I'm floored. You have demonstrated so many rAgas!👌🏻

[@debodeep2730]

This one is the best video among all the videos you made.......👌💓.

[@sathchithanand]

Listening to this episode daily once

[@aniketkharva16]

Summary: Thaat Is Basically A Collection Of Different Raags. The Name Of The Thaat Is Decided From The Name Of The Parent Raag Of That Thaat. In A Thaat, The Parent Raag Is Known As 'Janak'. Other Raags Are Known As 'Janya'. 10 Types Of Thaats With Few Examples Of Each: 1. Bilawal All Suddha Swars Emotion: Joy Raag Alhaiya Bilawal Raag Deshkar Raag Durga 2. Kalyan All Suddha Swars except 'Ma' 'Ma' is Teevra Emotion: Restlessnees, Anxiety Raag Yaman (Kalyan) Raag Bhoopali Raag Kedar 3. Khamaj All Suddha Swars Except 'Ni' 'Ni' is Komal Emotion: Upset Raag Khamaj Raag Des Raag Tilak Kaamod 4. Kaafi All Suddha Swars Except 'Ga' And 'Ni' Both 'Ga' And 'Ni' Are Komal Emotion: Seriousness Raag Kaafi Raag Bhimpalas Raag Miya Ki Malhar 5. Asawari Three Swars 'Ga' 'Dha' 'Ni' Are Komal Emotion: Sadness, Pain Raag Darbari Kanada Raag Jaunpuri Raag Adana 6. Bhairav Two Swars 'Re' And 'Dha' Are Komal Emotion: Deep Devotion Raag Bhairav Raag Ramkali Raag Gunakri 7. Marva 'Re' Is Komal, 'Ma' is Teevra Emotion: Seriousness, Anxiety Raag Sohni Raag Bhatiyar 8. Purvi 'Re' And 'Dha' Are Komal 'Ma' Is Teevra Emotion: Seriousness, Anxiety Raag Puriya Dhanashree Raag Basant 9. Todi Three Swars 'Re' 'Ga' 'Dha' Are Komal 'Ma' Is Teevra Emotion: Wanting To Explore The Path Of Truth And Find Answers To Questions In Mind Raag Todi Raag Multani Raag Madhuvanti 10. Bhairavi Four Swars 'Re' 'Ga' 'Dha' 'Ni' Are Komal Emotion: Liberation, Surrender Raag Bhairavi Raag Malkauns Raag Bilaskhani Todi (Correct Me If I Have Made Any Mistake While Summarizing)

[@ujwaladesai]

Very nice. Fantastic

[@pavangttc]

Wonderful explanation 🎶

[@babubhajoshi9908]

Anuja u r superb

[@zoharlindenbaum]

What an amazing lesson! Thank you Anuja

[@Yash-nw6nx]

You are amazing Thank you So grateful

[@sudiptoroy7186]

Be unique as always,,,,♥️

[@meenalagrawal1874]

Great once again mam. Do start taking online classes also soon.

[@budhprakashsoni9172]

Hari om, Anuja ji Aap per sarswatiji ki Puri kirpa ha

[@अनंतB]

Thanks Anuja You answered my question😊 More than 40 raaga u sung with brandish great hats off to your memory ! I understood Thaat and no of ragas covered . One observation and suggestion In first 2 slide you showed all raaga in pictorial form which are coming under 1st Thaat then as video progressed you explained difference in notes but raaga were sung one after another I noted down but it would have been better if there was slide showing list of raaga under that specific one. It will be more interesting to see cover all Thaat in detail Looking forward to hear in detail Also if we cover our legendaries belong to which gharana e.g marwa, Gwalior etc. God bless you Om Shanti Dhim tum na din ta nan ud nit din tadan tana tadiyan ta na na Ta na dim ta din tanan tana tadiyan Diyan tanan tadim tanan tan tadiyaan ta na ta na Dhim tu tan ta dim tana Raga Nata Bhairav

[@yogeshpunde]

खूप्पच सुंदर सादरीकरण

[@lukeybly]

love your work

[@greek_sahab]

Excellent as always. What are some of the bandish used in the samples? Especially the very last one is divine. Thank you so much.

[@Vinayakiran]

Ma'am, could you please inform us through a video the concept of usage of "Tanpura" (Let it be the original instrument or the digital tanpura Box) I have numerous doubts regarding this.. as if, 1. Why is it that the swaras SA PA SA are played continuously in that instrument? 2. There are some more combinations, i.e. SA MA SA, SA Ni SA etc.etc.. What are the differences? Why are those combinations? 3. What is the reason behind selecting a particular set? 4. How to select a set for a particular song? (Let it be classical or Light) .......... The list goes on. Many others may have these doubts. So pls upload an informative video in this regard. Thank you

[@vijethsudhir5102]

I'm watching the tutorials from your first video. Very informative, but as I'm very new in the music when you sing I'm not able to make out which is Sa, re, ga etc. swaras.

[@Saanvivanam]

Very useful video, thank you so much 🙏

[@ravikumar-gy7io]

Very nice Are you teaching harmonium Kindly inform

[@DivyaSingh-dd1vd]

Hii ma'am I am a big fan, I love your work, the songs you presented that were based on the ragas were such a delight to hear from you, if somebody please help me get these songs on youtube or somewhere.

[@vruttigala7593]

Love your work....thank u♥♥

[@shriharimulgund4540]

Thank you. Can you make a video explaining concept of Scale n chords in terms of Hindustani shastriya sangeet!

[@sanjaymehta5537]

Anujaji, I always listen to all your videos. You explain wonderfully.,however I would like to know the difference in normal Raags & Raags from South indian raags. I am big fan of legendary Shri Madan Mohanji, I had read his compositions were more so based on southern raags. Can you help to explain what makes southern raags so unique.🙏

[@songbrittakundu8904]

Very nice analogy

[@india80117]

Please sing jivalaga kadhi re yeshil tu from suvasini

[@romalnudrat4396]

hello dear Anuja thank you for your efforts. Can you please write and send me the feelings of the 10 Thaat on a list? Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪

[@jigs_acoustic]

Thank you so much ma'am My Confusion is now cleared 😇

[@raghavendraf9744]

Very nice madam.

[@menakavithanage728]

Great job. Add more videos

[@NeetaMhatre]

Hi Anuja , Amazing video as usual!!! I have a doubt regarding Thaat Kalyan, you mentioned that it contains Tivr Ma. And in the examples you sung Raag Bhoopali, but Bhoopali does not have the swara Ma, so how does it categorise in Thaat Kalyan ? Thank you in advance. Keep up the melodious work!!! 😀😀😀😀🙏

[@AnujaK20]

Please watch the 23rd episode to know :)

[@harleenrealtors]

Thank you Anuja ji.

[@JackJenningsGuitarist]

You have such an intimate knowledge of so many raags! Each one so beautifully and effortlessly rendered. Many thanks for making this video.

[@AmanExplorerBoy]

I know the first Bhairavi bandish kaisi ye bhalai, but want the lyrics to this beautiful composition, if you could oblige

[@sonabanerjee7687]

Kaisi yeh bhalai re kanhaai paniya bharat mori gagri gir aai karke ladaai... Antara Sanadak ho aiso dheet bhayo kanhaai ka karu maai nahi maanat kanhaai karat ladaai.

[@chetanv2007]

Thanks a million, Anuja ji. You have explained it very, very clearly !!!! Excellent job!!!!

[@divyamshruti]

Well explained...shabash

[@rounakghosh5752]

Thank you very much for the video😊💜

[@dilse2319]

Supper so nice....

[@SivaprasadNair-Siva-]

The bandish you sang as an example of yaman/kalyan, can you let me know what is it called and if I can listen to it anywhere? Sounded like "Ranga de"

[@DivyaSingh-dd1vd]

Sivaprasad Nair came here to search for the same song :') couldn't find it anywhere!

[@aditishimpi2493]

its a rare bandish, yes...its difficult to come by. you are more likely to find the ae ri aali bandish in the same raag. keep searching though its a beautiful bandish!

[@AnujDaga]

Excellent!

[@adityak674]

it's all about mind blowing

[@phukanjintuofficial]

Plz help me out the raag of the song Rafu frm the film Tumhari Sulu....thank you😊

[@ajitdivgi]

Anuja, Can you please relate old hindi film son gs especially by Madan Mohan and Naushad to each That. That is the only way I can make sense of these complex ragas at my age (73)

[@rajbarath496]

I personally feel 72 melakartha system is better organised than thaat. All raaga gets their place in melakarta raaga system. Some raaga placement are confusing in thaat system and some are left out.

[@bhaskarrajusagii9988]

Classical music in a nutshell !

[@feelingzhakkaas]

Excellent

[@BitDeff]

So helpful thank you very much!

[@iancloyd2749]

What is the bandish you used for raag Adana?

[@iancloyd2749]

oh found it, Shiva by Gundecha Brothers. I cant find all of the bandish though :(

[@AnujaK20]

Ian Cloyd hey Ian! Might upload these banishes...so do stay tuned :)

[@iancloyd2749]

thank you so much for your reply :)

[@yashbhake_314]

Are there any THAATS for ragas having komal RE and GA or raga charukeshi or vachaspati

[@jagadhriwalapreet2774]

Apki ankho ko kya hua is video mein nahi to apki ankhe bht sundar hai

[@ninadpurohit]

Very well explained. Easy to understand. Thank you very much, keep posting :)