A# Purvi Raga Mandolin Scale

A# Purvi Raga in Standard — Notes and Intervals

The A# Purvi Raga scale is an afternoon Raga that conveys serenity and intense focus. On Mandolin, the notes are A#, B, D, D#, E, F, F#, A. 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: A#, B, D, D#, E, F, F#, A

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: Standard (E-A-D-G)

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• A# Purvi Raga in Standard Tuning

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