Aashiqui Aa Gayi by Arijit Singh is written in the key of G# Major with a tempo of 97 BPM and a Camelot code of 4B. Below you'll find the complete scale, diatonic chords, the corresponding Indian raga, and songs in the same key for harmonic mixing.
Aashiqui Aagayi features a moderate 97 BPM tempo, establishing a sense of intimacy and emotional connection. The song's key of Ab major, often linked to feelings of melancholy and longing, suits the track's sentimental nature. This key choice enhances the emotional authenticity of the song, allowing the listener to fully immerse themselves in its heartfelt atmosphere.
Scale & Notes of G# Major
The G# Major scale is built from these seven notes:
G#A#CC#D#FG
Its relative key is F Minor (same notes), and its parallel key is G# Minor. If you're transposing or looking for a vocal-comfortable key, those are the natural neighbours.
Chords in G# Major
The seven diatonic triads in this key — the chord palette most of the song will draw from:
| Degree | Chord | Quality |
|---|
| I | G# | Major |
| ii | A#m | Minor |
| iii | Cm | Minor |
| IV | C# | Major |
| V | D# | Major |
| vi | Fm | Minor |
| vii° | Gdim | Diminished |
Indian Classical: the Bhairavi thaat
In Hindustani classical terms, G# Major maps to the Bhairavi thaat (Western mode: Phrygian (all-komal / flat everything)). Closest to the Phrygian mode — most notes are flat (komal). The most versatile and 'universal' raga of Hindustani music, sung at the end of concerts. Evokes deep pathos. Traditional listening time: Early morning / concert finale.
If you want to sing or practise in this key, set your tonic (Sa) to G#. Ragas built on this thaat:
- Bhairavi — Phrygian — ♭2 ♭3 ♭6 ♭7, all natural notes allowed in ascent. Pathos, farewell, longing.
- Malkauns — Minor pentatonic ♭2 (Sa ga ma dha ni) — very dark, nocturnal. Dark, mystical, powerful (Late night).
- Chandrakauns — Pentatonic minor ♭2 variant of Malkauns. Meditative, moonlit (Night).
- Sindhura — Bhairavi with raised 4th (♭2 ♭3 ♯4 ♭6 ♭7). Romantic, graceful.
Set Tanpura to G# →Practise in this key →Find another song's key →
Harmonic mixing (for DJs)
Aashiqui Aa Gayi sits at Camelot 4B. For a smooth harmonic transition, mix it with tracks in 3B, 4A, 5B — adjacent keys on the Camelot wheel that share most of their notes.