Tilang
Tilang is a raga in Indian classical music, that belongs to the Khamaj Thaat.[1]
| Arohanam | S G₃ M₁ P N₃ Ṡ |
|---|---|
| Avarohanam | Ṡ N₂ P M G₃ S |
Scale
This raga has a Ni flat (ni komal) in the descent.[1]
Its defining characteristics are: PS'NS'nP, PS'NS'PnP; some ragis add a R (S*R*NS*PnP).
In Carnatic music
This raga originated in Hindustani classical music and has been taken into Carnatic music.[2] It is derived from the 28th Melakarta (parent scale) Harikambhoji.[2] It is an audava-audava raga (pentatonic asymmetrical scale) with the following structure.
- Arohana: S G₃ M₁ P N₃ Ṡ[lower-alpha 1]
- Avarohana: Ṡ N₂ P M G₃ S[lower-alpha 2]
Compositions
Shree Ganesha charanam composed by Papanasam Sivan is a popular composition set in this ragam.[2]
Film Songs
Language: Tamil
Scale similarities
- Gambhiranata raga is a symmetrical raga with N3 (Kakali nishadha) in both ascending and descending scales,[1] while Tilang uses Kaisiki nishada (N2) in descending scale.
- Savitri raga is a symmetrical raga with N2 (Kaisiki nishadha) in both ascending and descending scales,[1] while Tilang uses Kakali nishada (N3) in ascending scale.
Hence, Tilang has arohana of Gambhiranata, and avarohana of Savitri.[1]
• Jaati : audava - audava
Notes
- Alternate notations:
- Hindustani: S G M P N Ṡ
- Western: C E F G B C
- Alternate notations:
- Hindustani: Ṡ Ṉ P G S
- Western: C B♭ G F E C
References
- Rao, B.Subba (1996). Raganidhi: A Comparative Study Of Hindustani And Karnatak Ragas. Volume Four (Q to Z). Madras: The Music Academy. pp. 181–182.
- Ragas in Carnatic music by Dr. S. Bhagyalekshmy, Pub. 1990, CBH Publications
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