The Khamaj thaat is one of the most important thaats in the Indian musical system. It is a parent scale that features five notes, and therefore it is also known as a pentatonic scale. The thaat has been used extensively in compositions by musicians from all over India, but especially in Punjab and Rajasthan. 

What is Khamaj thaat?

The Khamaj thaat is an Indian music scale. It is a parent scale of several other thaat including the popular Marwa and Bhairavi thaats, but it is not used as much as them in Hindustani classical music. By replacing the Shuddha Nishad of Bilaval with the Komal Nishad, you can obtain the Khamaj Thaat. Ragas such as this are typically sung in light classical forms, such as thumris, tappas, horis, and kajri.