Thaat and It's Features:



THAAT/ MELA

(થાટ/ મેલ)

Out of 12 Swaras, formation of seven swaras from which Raga originates is termed as Thaat/Mela (મેલ). 
Thaat cannot be sung and does not require Vadi-Samvadi or Singing time.

Features of Thaat:

  • There must be a group of 7 (Seven) Swaras in a Thaat.
  • Swaras in Thaat should be in their natural orders.

                For example, ‘Sa, Re, Ga, Ma, Pa, Dha and Ni’—This order should be maintained.
          
          There is an exception in case of Komal and Tivra Swaras.

                For example, Komal ‘Re’ and ‘Dha’ are used in Thaat Bhairav while 
                                       Tivra ‘Ma’ in Thaat Kalyan.
  • While screening at Aroha and/or Avaroha one can identify the Thaat.
  • Thaat is not sung or played.
  • Thaat does not require Vadi-Samvadi, Pakad, Aalap-Taan or Time of performance.
  • Thaat does not give pleasant/melodious voice.
  • Each Thaat is named according to its Raga name.

                For example, Raga Kalyan is derived from Thaat Kalyan.



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