G# Todi Raga Guitar Scale
Guitar scale in 8-string tuning — fretboard diagram
Tuning8-string (F#BEADGBE)
Frets24
G# Todi Raga in 8-string — Notes and Intervals
The G# Todi Raga scale is a meditative morning Raga from the Indian classical tradition. On Guitar, its notes are G#, A, B, D, D#, E, G. 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: G#, A, B, D, D#, E, G
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
Tuning: 8-string (E-B-G-D-A-E-B-F#)
Explore This Scale in Other Tunings
- G# Todi Raga in Standard Tuning
- G# Todi Raga in Drop D
- G# Todi Raga in DADGAD
- G# Todi Raga in Open G
- G# Todi Raga in Baritone (B Standard)
- G# Todi Raga in 7-string
- G# Todi Raga in Drop C
- G# Todi Raga in Drop B
- G# Todi Raga in Open D
- G# Todi Raga in Half Step Down
- G# Todi Raga in Open E
- G# Todi Raga in Open A
- G# Todi Raga in Double Drop D
- G# Todi Raga in Open C