Tilak Kamod
A raga recognised through characteristic turns and phrases.
Reading the swaras
S R G M P D N are shuddha notes, r g d n are komal notes, and M^ is tivra Ma. ↑ marks the upper octave and ↓ the lower; unmarked notes are in the middle octave. — continues the previous sound, · marks an unsung position, and parentheses indicate grace notes.
Overview
Tilak Kamod is defined by its characteristic phrases rather than a straight scale.
Notes and identity
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Thaat | Khamaj |
| Swaras | Shuddha notes; occasional komal Ni in descending phrases |
| Jati | Audav–sampurna vakra |
| Vadi / samvadi | Sa / Pa |
| Scalar ascent | S R M P N S↑; Ga and Dha omitted in this scalar outline |
| Phrase-led descent | S↑ P D M G S R G S N↓ |
| Time | Second night watch, conventionally about 9 pm–midnight |
Grammar and phrase examples
The returning phrase S R G S includes Ga without turning the scalar outline into a straight six-note climb. Characteristic movements include P↓ N↓ S R G S, R P M G and S R M P N S↑. Lower Ni and Ga are important resting points. Occasional descending komal-Ni phrases occur, including S↑ P n D M G.
Comparison
Compare Des through phrase shapes and resting points, not note inventory alone. A teacher must demonstrate the phrasing and intonation.
Related music
- Talas: Teental, Kaharwa. Forms: Khayal, Thumri.
- Ragas: Des, Khamaj. Concepts: pakad/chalan (phrase-led ragas) — see Pakad · Chalan.