G# Todi Raga Mandolin Scale

G# Todi Raga in Standard — Notes and Intervals

The G# Todi Raga scale is a meditative morning Raga from the Indian classical tradition. On Mandolin, its notes are G#, A, B, D, D#, E, G. 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: G#, A, B, D, D#, E, G

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: Standard (E-A-D-G)

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• G# Todi Raga in Standard Tuning

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