C Todi Raga Guitar Scale — Drop C

Guitar scale in Drop C tuning — fretboard diagram

C Todi Raga in Drop C — Notes and Intervals

The C Todi Raga scale is a meditative morning Raga from the Indian classical tradition. On Guitar, its notes are C, Db, Eb, F#, G, Ab, B. 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: C, Db, Eb, F#, G, Ab, B

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: Drop C (C-G-C-F-A-D)

About Drop C Tuning

Drop C tuning (C-G-C-F-A-D) drops every string one whole step below Drop D, delivering a massive, brutal low-end that has defined the sound of modern metalcore, post-hardcore, and nu-metal. The low C string provides earth-shaking power chords with a single finger while maintaining familiar Drop D shapes — just two frets lower.

From System of a Down's iconic riffs to Killswitch Engage's crushing breakdowns, Drop C has become the standard tuning for heavy music that needs to sound bigger than standard Drop D. It bridges the gap between standard guitar territory and the extended range of 7-string guitars, making it accessible to players who want heavier tones without buying a new instrument.

MetalcorePost-HardcoreNu-MetalHeavy AlternativeDjent-lite

Notable artists: System of a Down, Killswitch Engage, Bullet for My Valentine, As I Lay Dying, August Burns Red

Best for: Modern metalcore breakdowns, heavy power chord riffs, nu-metal grooves, and aggressive rhythm playing

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