Desh Thillana Notation -

Lalgudi’s Thillana is meant to be sung in First Speed (one note per beat) and Second Speed (double notes per beat).

The Desh Thillana raga, a variant of the Khamboji raga, has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, dating back to the 16th century. The raga is believed to have been composed by the legendary musician, Muthuswamy Dikshitar, a renowned composer and vocalist of the Thanjavur region. The Desh Thillana notation system was developed alongside the raga, serving as a tool for musicians to notate and transmit the complex melodic and rhythmic patterns characteristic of this raga. desh thillana notation