The Thillana primarily uses rhythmic syllables ( jathis ) in the first two sections, transitioning to lyrics ( sahityam ) in the final section.
(Descending scale): Ś N₂ D₂ P M₁ G₃ R₂ S desh thillana notation
Finding the "Desh Thillana notation" online is easy, but reading it correctly is difficult. Follow these three phases: The Thillana primarily uses rhythmic syllables ( jathis
Taka dhim tadhim nadrudhim tatom dru dhim dhirana tana dhirana Use code with caution. The Charanam usually starts slow with lyrics (Sahitya)
The Charanam usually starts slow with lyrics (Sahitya) and then explodes into Kalpana Swaras (improvised notes).
tA, k, i, T, a, k, i, T, a, k, k jh, N, u, T, dhi, m, i, t, jh N, m, m, N, m, p, p, nI, nI, sA*, '
| | Dhrutam (2 beats) | Dhrutam (2 beats) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Ta – dhim – ta – ; | Ta – dha – | dhim – ta | | Ta – dhim – ta – ; | Ta – dha – | dhim – ta | | Ta – ka – dhim – ta | Ta – ka – ; | dhim – ta |