Khamaj
ThaatKhamaj
TypeShadava-sampurna
Time of dayLate night, 9–12[1]
ArohanaS G M P D N Ṡ
AvarohanaṠ Ṉ D P M G R S
PakadṈ D M P D M G[2]
VadiG
SamavadiN
Synonym
  • Kamboja
  • Kambhoji
  • Kambodi
  • Kamodi[1]
Equivalent
SimilarDesh, Khambavati[1]
Hindustani classical music
Concepts
Genres
Thaats

Khamaj (IAST: Khamāj) is a Hindustani classical Music raga within the Khamaj thaat which is named after it.

Many ghazals and thumris are based on Khamaj. It utilises the shuddha (pure) form of Ni on the ascent, and the komala (flat) form of Ni on the descent, creating a key asymmetry in compositional and improvisational performance. This raga has been explored more in the lighter forms of Hindustani Classical Music such as Thumri, Tappa etc. Yet a many compositions in Dhrupad and Khayal are found as well. Harikambhoji is the equivalent rāgam in Carnatic music.

Theory [Raag Shashtra]

Arohana: S G M P D N Ṡ[a][1][2]

Avroha: Ṡ Ṉ D P M G R S[b][2][1][3]

Vadi Swar: G[2]

Samavadi Swar: N[2]

Compositions

In Dhrupad, Sadra, Khayal, Thumri & Tappa styles :

Hindi Film Songs based on Raga Khamaj:

The Narsinh Bhajan "Vaishnav jan to" is also based on Khamaj.

The Sargam Geet is as follows: set to teentaal, that is sixteen beats:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
G G S G M P G M N D _ M P D _ M
G _ _ _ D N S' _ S ' N D P M G R S

This is the Prelude to the Sargam Geet, the underscore signifies the avagraha i.e. prolongation of the immediate previous note by one beat for one _ and
three beats in case of _ _ _

Film Songs

Language:Tamil

Song Movie Composer Singer
Gnayiru Enbathu Kaakum Karangal K. V. Mahadevan T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
Kalviya Selvama Veerama Saraswati Sabatham T. M. Soundararajan
Ennirandhu 16 Vayathu Annai Illam
Anbulla Maanvizhiye Kuzhandaiyum Deivamum M. S. Viswanathan
Ore Padal Unnai Azhaikkum Engirundho Vandhaal
Sumaithaangi Saaindhaal Thanga Pathakkam
Mellapo Mellapo Kaavalkaaran T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
Kungamapottin Mangalam Kudiyirundha Koyil
Vizhiye Vizhiye Puthiya Bhoomi
Acham Enbadhu Madamaiyada Mannadhi Mannan Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy T. M. Soundararajan
Malargalai Pol Thangai Pasamalar
Kelvi Piranthathu Pachai Vilakku
Silar Siripaar Silar Azhuvaar Paava Mannippu
Kalangalil Aval Vasantham P. B. Sreenivas
Anbumanam Kanindhapinne Aalukkoru Veedu P. B. Sreenivas, P. Susheela
Unnai Ondru Ketpen Puthiya Paravai P. Susheela
Athaimadi Methaiyadi Karpagam
Muthana Muthallavo Nenjil Or Aalayam
Kavalaigal Kidakattum Bandha Pasam T. M. Soundararajan, P. B. Sreenivas
Odam Nadhiyinile Kathiruntha Kangal Sirkazhi Govindarajan
Devankoyil Maniyosai Mani Osai
Thookam Un Kangalai Aalayamani S. Janaki
Ammavuku Manasukulle Manapanthal S.C.Krishnan
Amaithiyaana Nathiyinile Aandavan Kattalai T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela
Naan Malarodu Thaniyaga Iru Vallavargal Vedha
Naane Naana Azhage Unnai Aarathikkiren Ilayaraja Vani Jairam
Manasukkulle Nayana Mallu Vetti Minor Arunmozhi, S. Janaki
Megam Karukayilae Vaidehi Kathirunthal Ilayaraja, Uma Ramanan
Adukku Malli Yeduthu Aavarampoo S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
Mandhiram Idhu K. J. Yesudas
Kanavu Kaanum Neengal Kettavai
Pottu Vaitha Oru Vatta Nila Idhayam
Pazhamuthir Cholai Varusham Padhinaaru
Adi Kaana Karunkuyile Poonthotta Kaavalkaaran
Vaana Malai Idhu Namma Bhoomi
Eduthu Vecha Ninaive Oru Sangeetham S. Janaki, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam(Pathos)
Sandhu Pottu Thevar Magan S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Kamal Haasan
Enna Paada Sollathey Aan Paavam S. Janaki
Nadhi Odum Karaiyoram Aavarampoo
Chinna Kuyil Paadum Pattu Poove Poochooda Vaa K. S. Chitra
Thenmadurai Seemaiyile Thangamana Raasa
Oru Naal Oru Kanavu Kannukkul Nilavu K. J. Yesudas, Anuradha Sriram
Thendral Varum Friends Hariharan, Bhavatharini
Diana Diana Kaadhal Kavithai Hariharan
Ennavendru Solvathamma Rajakumaran S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
En Kadhale Duet A. R. Rahman
Chinna Chinna Aasai(Shankarabaranam traces too) Roja Minmini
Uyire Uyire(charanam in Charukesi) Bombay Hariharan, K. S. Chithra
Kannukku Mai Azhagu Pudhiya Mugam Unni Menon, P. Susheela
Maya Machindra Indian S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Swarnalatha
Nenje Nenje Ratchagan K. J. Yesudas, Sadhana Sargam
Aathangara Marame Kizhakku Cheemayile Mano, Sujatha Mohan
Adi Nenthikkitten Star Karthik, Chitra Sivaraman
Sandakkozhi Aaytha Ezhuthu Madhushree,A.R.Rahman
Kummi Adi Sillunu Oru Kaadhal Sirkazhi G. Sivachidambaram, Swarnalatha, Naresh Iyer, Theni Kunjarammal, Vignesh, Chorus
Maduraikku Pogathadee Azhagiya Tamil Magan Benny Dayal, Archith, Darshana KT
Putham Puthu Olai Vedham Pudhithu Devendran K. S. Chithra
Pullankuzhal Mozhi Tamil Oorum Uravum Shankar–Ganesh S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam
Kambangade Kambangade Vaaname Ellai Maragadha Mani Maragadha Mani, K. S. Chithra
Vannathi Poochi Paatti Sollai Thattathe Chandrabose S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra
Aathu Mettu Thopukulle Manasukketha Maharasa Deva S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela
Vayakkaadu Parambarai Mano, K. S. Chithra
Kannukulle Dhill Vidyasagar Manikka Vinayagam
Lesa Lesa Lesa Lesa Harris Jayaraj Anuradha Sriram

Notes

  1. ^ Alternate notations:
    • Carnatic: S G₃ M₁ P D₂ N₃ Ṡ
    • Western: C E F G A B C
  2. ^ Alternate notations:
    • Carnatic: Ṡ N₂ D₂ P M₁ G₃ R₂ S
    • Western: C B♭ A G F E D C

Notable songs

  1. Kuch To Log Kahenge
  2. Tere Mere Milan Ki Ye Raina
  3. Mora Saiyyan Mose Bole
  4. Vaishnava Jana To(in Mishra Khamaj)

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Bor & Rao 1999.
  2. ^ a b c d e OEMI:KR.
  3. ^ SWAAI SANGEET (Part 1) Theory of Indian Classical Music by Prem Jialal Vasant
  4. ^ Māthura, Nītā. (2011). Śāstrīya saṅgīta ke sūrya : Ācārya (Paṃ.) Gokulotsava Jī Mahārāja : saṅgīta sevā, śāstra cintana evaṃ bandiśoṃ kā saṅkalana (1. saṃskaraṇa ed.). Naī Dillī: Rādhā Pablikeśansa. ISBN 978-81-7487-765-9. OCLC 769743702.
  5. ^ Māthura, Nītā. (2011). Śāstrīya saṅgīta ke sūrya : Ācārya (Paṃ.) Gokulotsava Jī Mahārāja : saṅgīta sevā, śāstra cintana evaṃ bandiśoṃ kā saṅkalana (1. saṃskaraṇa ed.). Naī Dillī: Rādhā Pablikeśansa. ISBN 978-81-7487-765-9. OCLC 769743702.
  6. ^ Anirudha Bhattacharjee; Balaji Vittal (2012). R. D. Burman: The Man, The Music. Harper Collins India. p. 96. ISBN 978-93-5029-236-5.

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