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What is the Thaat of Raag Yaman?
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What is the Thaat of Raag Yaman?

A.

Bhairavi

B.

Bilaval

C.

Kalyan

D.

Khamaj

Correct option is C


The Correct Answer is Kalyan
Raag Yaman belongs to the Kalyan Thaat in Hindustani classical music. The Kalyan thaat is characterized by the use of Tivra Ma (sharp Ma) instead of the Shuddh Ma, while all other notes remain Shuddh (natural). Raag Yaman is one of the most important and popular evening raags taught at the early stages of classical music training.
· The scale of Raag Yaman uses: Aroha: N R G M⁺ D N S’ Avaroha: S’ N D P M⁺ G R S (M⁺ = Tivra Ma)
The mood of Raag Yaman is calm, romantic, and devotional. It is generally performed in the evening and is said to evoke serenity and devotion.
Information Booster:
· There are 10 recognized Thaats in Hindustani music; Kalyan is one of them.
· Other famous raags of Kalyan Thaat include Raag Kedar, Raag Shuddh Kalyan, and Raag Chhayanat.
· The Vadi (dominant note) of Raag Yaman is Ga, and the Samvadi (sub-dominant) is Ni.
Additional Knowledge:
· Bhairavi: Characterized by the use of Komal Re, Ga, Dha, and Ni; not related to Yaman.
· Bilaval: All notes Shuddh; used in Raag Desh, Alhaiya Bilaval.
· Khamaj: Includes Komal Ni; used in Raags like Khamaj, Jhinjhoti.

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