Trash analysis

I take no lyric tune

A4 G4 A4 D4 D4 D4 F4 A4 G4A4 G4 F4 E4 F4 G4**** A4 G4 A4 D4 D4 D4 F4 A4 G4A4 G4 F4 E4 F4

Convert into sa ri ga ma pa da ni sa

To convert the Western notes (in the key of C major) to Indian classical swaras (assuming A4 = Sa, i.e., tonic is A), we can map the notes like this:

Western to Hindustani Swaras (If A = Sa):

But your notes are: A4 G4 A4 D4 D4 D4 F4 A4 G4 A4 G4 F4 E4 F4 G4 We need to interpret G4, F4, E4, D4 in terms of the A major scale (assuming A = Sa):

A Major Scale:

A = Sa

B = Re

C# = Ga

D = Ma

E = Pa

F# = Dha

G# = Ni

A (octave) = Sa'

But you used:

G4 = komal Ni (not in A major)

F4 = komal Dha

E4 = Pa

D4 = Ma

A4 = Sa

So it’s more like you're in A natural minor or A Aeolian, which is: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, A

Mapped to swaras:

A = Sa

B = Re

C = Ga (komal)

D = Ma

E = Pa

F = Dha (komal)

G = Ni (komal)

A = Sa'

So the line:

A G A D D D F A G A G F E F G

becomes:

Sa Ni Sa Ma Ma Ma Dha Sa Ni Sa Ni Dha Pa Dha Ni

This pattern repeats in your input.

Final Result:

Sa Ni Sa Ma Ma Ma Dha Sa Ni Sa Ni Dha Pa Dha Ni Sa Ni Sa Ma Ma Ma Dha Sa Ni Sa Ni Dha Pa Dha (repeats twice)

Let me know if you want it in Carnatic notation or with octave indicators!

Great question, Sri Ram!

You've given this phrase in swaras: Sa ni sa - ma ma ma dha sa ni - sa ni dha pa dha ni Sa ni sa - ma ma ma dha sa ni - sa ni dha pa dha

Let’s analyze this step by step to identify the rāga and how it aligns.

Swaras in use:

Sa

Ni (Komal / Minor)

Ma (Shuddha)

Dha (Komal / Minor)

Pa

These swaras suggest a scale without Re and Ga, and use komal Ni and komal Dha, along with Ma and Pa.

Derived Scale:

If we write it as an arohan/avarohan (ascending/descending):

Arohan (ascending): Sa – Ma – Dha – Ni – Sa’

Avarohan (descending): Sa’ – Ni – Dha – Pa – Ma – Sa

Still, Re and Ga are completely missing, which is rare and unique.

Possible Rāgas:

There isn’t a mainstream classical rāga that completely omits Re and Ga and uses komal Ni and komal Dha with Ma and Pa only. However, this resembles some folk, film, or light music rāgas or derivatives.

But closest classical guess (though not exact):

Madhuvanti (uses Ni komal and Ma tivra, not same)

Kaushik Dhwani (a pentatonic rāga that omits Re and Ga)

Abhogi (omits Pa and Ni)

Madhyamavati (but it has Re and Ga)

Your pattern more aligns with folk-inspired scales or even movie rāgas like those used in semi-classical compositions, where Re and Ga are omitted for effect.

Rhythmic Alignment (Tāla):

If we break the line like:

Sa ni sa | ma ma ma | dha sa ni | sa ni dha | pa dha ni
(3+3+3+3+3) = 15 counts

This is unusual, but may suggest Khandajāti tripuṭa tāla or 15-beat rhythmic cycles like:

Rūpakam (3) + Jhampa (7) + 5-beat ending

Or a folk beat (like Keharwa variation) stylized

Summary:

Scale: Sa – Ma – Dha (komal) – Ni (komal) – Sa’

No Re, No Ga — very rare in classical rāgas

Closest identity: Folk rāga, or semi-classical composition

Rāga name: No exact classical match; could be an invented or “aprachalit” (lesser-known) rāga

Tāla: Might fit into 15-beat rhythmic cycles or free-flowing folk meters

Would you like me to compose a short melody from this in MIDI or notation format? Or do you want Carnatic swara mapping (with Re, Ga names)?

Ahh got it — you're referring to the Arabic Kuthu song from the movie Beast! That makes total sense now.

The swara pattern:

Sa ni sa - ma ma ma dha sa ni - sa ni dha pa dha ni Sa ni sa - ma ma ma dha sa ni - sa ni dha pa dha

is actually a stylized folk/fusion pattern, and not based on any classical rāga strictly. Here's how it aligns:

Musical Characteristics:

Fusion of Arabic-style melodies with Tamil kuthu rhythm

Notes used: Sa, komal Ni, komal Dha, Ma, Pa

No Re or Ga, giving it an exotic, folk–Middle Eastern flavor

Percussion is heavy on Kuthu beats (Tamil dappankuthu)

Melody uses a pentatonic-ish scale but with Arabic ornaments (like slides and microtones)

Rāga Classification:

It's not from a traditional rāga.

It's a modal composition, using a selected set of swaras to give it a foreign/Arabic flavor.

You can call it a "Rāga-inspired" cinematic mode, often custom-made by composers like Anirudh.

Fun Fact:

In film music, especially Tamil kuthu songs, the melody is built more on groove, vibe, and sound textures than sticking to classical rāgas. Anirudh uses these scales smartly to sound unique and catchy.

If you're analyzing this for musical breakdown or want to perform/play it, treat it as a folk–fusion mode with:

A minor-like scale

Ornamentation (slides, grace notes)

Heavy rhythm

Would you like a breakdown of the Arabic Kuthu rhythm, or a keyboard/piano note guide for this section?