E Purvi Raga Guitar Scale

Guitar scale in Half Step Down tuning — fretboard diagram

E Purvi Raga in Half Step Down — Notes and Intervals

The E Purvi Raga scale is an afternoon Raga that conveys serenity and intense focus. On Guitar, the notes are E, F, G#, A, A#, B, C, 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: E, F, G#, A, A#, B, C, 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: Half Step Down (Eb-Bb-Gb-Db-Ab-Eb)

Explore This Scale in Other Tunings

E Purvi Raga in Standard Tuning
E Purvi Raga in Drop D
E Purvi Raga in DADGAD
E Purvi Raga in Open G
E Purvi Raga in Baritone (B Standard)
E Purvi Raga in 7-string
E Purvi Raga in 8-string
E Purvi Raga in Drop C
E Purvi Raga in Drop B
E Purvi Raga in Open D
E Purvi Raga in Open E
E Purvi Raga in Open A
E Purvi Raga in Double Drop D
E Purvi Raga in Open C

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