B Todi Raga Guitar Scale
Guitar scale — fretboard diagram
B Todi Raga Scale — Notes and Intervals
The B Todi Raga scale is a meditative morning Raga from the Indian classical tradition. On Guitar, its notes are B, C, D, F, F#, G, A#. It is associated with deep reflection and philosophical contemplation, using its unique notes to evoke a mood of gentle, serious introspection. Commonly used in Indian Classical, World, Meditation, Film Scores. Notable players include Ravi Shankar, Nikhil Banerjee. Traditionally used over a drone (tanpura). In Western harmony, try over sustained root notes or minimal chord changes.
Notes: B, C, D, F, F#, G, A#
Intervals: 1P, 2m, 3m, 4A, 5P, 6m, 7M
Degrees: 1 b2 b3 #4 5 b6 7
Formula: H-W-WH-H-H-WH-H
Number of notes: 7
How to Play B Todi Raga on Guitar
Place your index finger at fret 7 on the 6th (low E) to find your B root note. Use a three-notes-per-string fingering to cover the full scale in one position, or learn the CAGED shapes to navigate the entire fretboard. An alternative starting point is 2nd fret on the A string.
The B Todi Raga scale contains 2 sharps (F#, A#). This scale does not follow a traditional major or minor key signature, so reading from sheet music may require accidentals.
Practice Routine
Practice the B Todi Raga scale by playing it ascending with one rhythmic feel (straight eighth notes) and descending with another (swing or triplets) at 80 BPM. This dual approach trains both technical accuracy and rhythmic versatility with the 7 notes of the scale.
Exotic scales like the Todi Raga often work best as a melodic layer over a single root drone on B. Let the unique intervals speak for themselves without frequent chord changes.
Guitar Tips
On guitar, try playing the B Todi Raga scale using legato technique (hammer-ons and pull-offs) to develop a smooth, connected sound. This is particularly effective for longer scale runs.
The B Todi Raga scale contains 7 notes (B, C, D, F, F#, G, A#). Use the interactive fretboard above to explore this scale on Guitar with different tunings and fret ranges.
CAGED Positions & Patterns for B Todi Raga
The B Todi Raga scale can be played in 5 CAGED positions across the fretboard, each based on an open chord shape (C, A, G, E, D). As a 7-note scale, it also lends itself to 3-notes-per-string (3NPS) patterns that facilitate legato playing and diagonal shifting. Use the pattern selector above to isolate each position.
Explore B Todi Raga Further
- Harmonize the B Todi Raga scale — triads & 7th chords
- Browse chord progressions
- B Todi Raga on Ukulele
- B Todi Raga on Bass
- B Todi Raga on Piano
Explore B Todi Raga in Other Tunings
- B Todi Raga in Drop D (E-B-G-D-A-D)
- B Todi Raga in DADGAD (D-A-G-D-A-D)
- B Todi Raga in Open G (D-B-G-D-G-D)
- B Todi Raga in Baritone (B Standard) (B-F#-D-A-E-B)
- B Todi Raga in 7-string (E-B-G-D-A-E-B)
- B Todi Raga in 8-string (E-B-G-D-A-E-B-F#)
- B Todi Raga in Drop C (D-A-F-C-G-C)
- B Todi Raga in Drop B (C#-G#-E-B-F#-B)
- B Todi Raga in Open D (D-A-F#-D-A-D)
- B Todi Raga in Half Step Down (Eb-Bb-Gb-Db-Ab-Eb)
- B Todi Raga in Open E (E-B-G#-E-B-E)
- B Todi Raga in Open A (E-C#-A-E-A-E)
- B Todi Raga in Double Drop D (D-B-G-D-A-D)
- B Todi Raga in Open C (E-C-G-C-G-C)