D Todi Raga Guitar Scale — Half Step Down
Guitar scale in Half Step Down tuning — fretboard diagram
D Todi Raga in Half Step Down — Notes and Intervals
The D Todi Raga scale is a meditative morning Raga from the Indian classical tradition. On Guitar, its notes are D, Eb, F, G#, A, Bb, C#. 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: D, Eb, F, G#, A, Bb, C#
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: Half Step Down (Eb-Ab-Db-Gb-Bb-Eb)
About Half Step Down Tuning
Eb Standard tuning lowers every string by one half step (Eb-Ab-Db-Gb-Bb-Eb), producing a slightly darker, heavier tone while keeping all standard chord shapes and scale patterns intact. This tuning has been the default for some of the greatest guitarists in rock and blues history, including Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Slash.
The half-step drop reduces string tension, making bending easier and giving a warmer, slightly thicker tone. For vocalists, the lower pitch can make singing more comfortable. Jimi Hendrix tuned to Eb on virtually all of his recordings — from 'Voodoo Child (Slight Return)' to 'Little Wing'. Stevie Ray Vaughan paired Eb tuning with very heavy strings to create his legendary thick tone on classics like 'Pride and Joy' and 'Texas Flood'. Slash used Eb for most Guns N' Roses recordings including 'Sweet Child O' Mine' and 'November Rain'. Alice in Chains also recorded extensively in Eb Standard.
Notable artists: Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Slash (Guns N' Roses), Alice in Chains, Nirvana
Best for: Blues-rock, classic rock, and any style where you want easier bending, slightly darker tone, and full compatibility with standard tuning shapes
Explore This Scale in Other Tunings
- D Todi Raga in Standard Tuning
- D Todi Raga in Drop D
- D Todi Raga in DADGAD
- D Todi Raga in Open G
- D Todi Raga in Baritone (B Standard)
- D Todi Raga in 7-string
- D Todi Raga in 8-string
- D Todi Raga in Drop C
- D Todi Raga in Drop B
- D Todi Raga in Open D
- D Todi Raga in Open E
- D Todi Raga in Open A
- D Todi Raga in Double Drop D
- D Todi Raga in Open C