D# Purvi Raga Guitar Scale
Guitar scale in DADGAD tuning — fretboard diagram
TuningDADGAD (DADGAD)
Frets22
D# Purvi Raga in DADGAD — Notes and Intervals
The D# Purvi Raga scale is an afternoon Raga that conveys serenity and intense focus. On Guitar, the notes are D#, E, G, G#, A, A#, B, D. 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: D#, E, G, G#, A, A#, B, D
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: DADGAD (D-A-G-D-A-D)
Explore This Scale in Other Tunings
- D# Purvi Raga in Standard Tuning
- D# Purvi Raga in Drop D
- D# Purvi Raga in Open G
- D# Purvi Raga in Baritone (B Standard)
- D# Purvi Raga in 7-string
- D# Purvi Raga in 8-string
- D# Purvi Raga in Drop C
- D# Purvi Raga in Drop B
- D# Purvi Raga in Open D
- D# Purvi Raga in Half Step Down
- D# Purvi Raga in Open E
- D# Purvi Raga in Open A
- D# Purvi Raga in Double Drop D
- D# Purvi Raga in Open C