Melodious Ragas of "Khamach That."

Hindustani Ragas are classified into 10 "Thats" depending on the notes used. Here it is proposed to mention some of the Ragas of Khamach That. The main distinguishing feature of these are the use of both Nishads.

1.Khamach: NSGMPDNS
                     SnDPMGRS.
This bitter sweet Raga is one of the most popular in the recent repertoire, (as hardly any ragamala Paintings are extant of this) used by all gharanas but the specialty of Maihar one.
 
2. Desh. NSRMPNS
              SnDPMGRS
This Raga with an immediate appeal is also associated with the monsoon when used in its Malhar variation.

3. Goud Malhar. NSGRMGPDnDNS 
                           SNDnPGMRGRS
This is a monsoon Raga with a special appeal because of its zig-zag movement. This is represented by a Ragamala painting in the first exhaustive volume on the subject by Klaus Ebeling.

4. Jaijaivanti. RGMGRgRS
                      NSDnR_
This complex Raga uses both Gandhars along with both Nishads in a distinct way to give a touch of gravity to the mood.

5. Jhinjoti. SRMPDS
                  SnDPMGRGS
This Raga, though in the Khamach That, completely omits Tivra Nishad, using only the Komal variety, again in a zig-zag way.