A Purvi Raga Cuatro Venezolano Scale

Cuatro Venezolano scale in Standard tuning — fretboard diagram

A purvi raga scale — 4-string guitar fretboard diagramInteractive fretboard diagram showing the A purvi raga scale on 4-string guitar with 15 frets. Notes: C#, D, D#, E, F, G#, A, A#.C#DD#EFG#AA#C#DG#AA#C#DD#EFG#ADD#EFG#AA#C#DD#EFAA#C#DD#EFG#AA#13579111213

A Purvi Raga in Standard — Notes and Intervals

The A Purvi Raga scale is an afternoon Raga that conveys serenity and intense focus. On Cuatro Venezolano, the notes are A, Bb, C#, D, D#, E, F, G#. It is traditionally performed during the working hours to maintain inner calm and spiritual connection amidst daily activity. Commonly used in Indian Classical, World, Meditation. Notable players include Ravi Shankar, Vilayat Khan. Traditionally used over a drone. In Western harmony, try over sus chords or pedal tones.

Notes: A, Bb, C#, D, D#, E, F, G#

Intervals: 1P, 2m, 3M, 4P, 4A, 5P, 6m, 7M

Degrees: 1 b2 3 4 #5 6 b7 8

Formula: H-WH-H-H-H-H-WH-H

Number of notes: 8

Tuning: Standard (B-F#-D-A)

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