A# Todi Raga Piano Scale
Piano scale diagram
A# Todi Raga Scale — Notes and Intervals
The A# Todi Raga scale is a meditative morning Raga from the Indian classical tradition. On Piano, its notes are A#, B, C#, E, F, F#, 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: A#, B, C#, E, F, F#, 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 A# Todi Raga on Piano
On piano, the A# Todi Raga scale uses 3 black keys. Start with your thumb on A# and use the black keys as landmarks for consistent finger placement. Standard major or minor fingering patterns apply.
The A# Todi Raga scale contains 3 sharps (A#, C#, F#). This scale does not follow a traditional major or minor key signature, so reading from sheet music may require accidentals.
Practice Routine
Practice the A# 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 A#. Let the unique intervals speak for themselves without frequent chord changes.
Piano Tips
At the piano, try voicing the A# Todi Raga scale in the left hand as blocked intervals (thirds or sixths) while the right hand plays the melody. This develops your harmonic ear and comping skills simultaneously.
The A# Todi Raga scale contains 7 notes (A#, B, C#, E, F, F#, A). Use the interactive piano diagram above to explore this scale on Piano.