E Kafi Raga Guitar Scale

Guitar scale in 8-string tuning — fretboard diagram

E Kafi Raga in 8-string — Notes and Intervals

The E Kafi Raga scale is a romantic and playful Raga that mirrors the Western Dorian mode. On Guitar, it contains the notes E, G, G#, A, B, C#, D, D#. It is welcoming and accessible, often used in folk-inspired classical music to express joy and lightheartedness. Commonly used in Indian Classical, Folk, World, Fusion. Notable players include Ali Akbar Khan, Zakir Hussain. Use over m7 chords — identical to Dorian usage. The most 'jazz-friendly' raga for fusion experimentation.

Notes: E, G, G#, A, B, C#, D, D#

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

Degrees: 1 b2 3 4 5 6 b7 8

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

Number of notes: 8

Tuning: 8-string (E-B-G-D-A-E-B-F#)

Explore This Scale in Other Tunings

E Kafi Raga in Standard Tuning
E Kafi Raga in Drop D
E Kafi Raga in DADGAD
E Kafi Raga in Open G
E Kafi Raga in Baritone (B Standard)
E Kafi Raga in 7-string
E Kafi Raga in Drop C
E Kafi Raga in Drop B
E Kafi Raga in Open D
E Kafi Raga in Half Step Down
E Kafi Raga in Open E
E Kafi Raga in Open A
E Kafi Raga in Double Drop D
E Kafi Raga in Open C

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