B kafi raga scale diatonic chords
B kafi raga scale seventh chords
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Ukulele fretboard diagram
B kafi raga scale — ukulele chords and intervals
The harmonized B kafi raga scale yields a warm, romantic chord family that mirrors Western Dorian harmony with an Indian character. The chords from B kafi raga are B major, E unknown, D# diminished, E unknown, F# unknown, A# unknown, B unknown, A# unknown. The accessible, joyful chord colors make this family welcoming and versatile. Use these chords for folk-inspired compositions that need a warm, playful quality. Commonly used in Indian Classical, Folk, World, Fusion. Notable players include Ali Akbar Khan, Zakir Hussain.
The B kafi raga scale has the following degrees: 1 ♭3 3 4 5 6 ♭7 7.
Intervals: 3H-H-H-W-W-H-H-H.
Diatonic chords: B major, E unknown, D# diminished, E unknown, F# unknown, A# unknown, B unknown, A# unknown.
| Degrees | Chord |
|---|---|
| I | B major |
| ii | E unknown |
| iii | D# diminished |
| IV | E unknown |
| V | F# unknown |
| vi | A# unknown |
| vii° | B unknown |
| 8 | A# unknown |
Degree-by-Degree Analysis
The I chord (B major) is the tonic — the gravitational center of the key. The ii chord (E unknown) is the minor subdominant, commonly used to approach the V chord. The iii chord (D# diminished) functions as a substitute for the I or vi. The IV chord (E unknown) is the subdominant — it adds motion and moderate tension. The V chord (F# unknown) is the dominant — it creates the strongest tension that wants to resolve to the I. The vi chord (A# unknown) is the relative minor — it brings emotional color and depth. The vii° chord (B unknown) is the diminished — the most tense, rarely used alone, usually leading to the I.
This page focuses on the harmonic content — the chords built from each degree of the B kafi raga scale. For fretboard patterns and fingering guides, see the scale page.
Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord voicings for composing with the B kafi raga scale on ukulele.
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How to Use This Scale
Use over m7 chords — identical to Dorian usage. The most 'jazz-friendly' raga for fusion experimentation.