G Todi Raga Ukulele Scale
Ukulele scale — fretboard diagram
G Todi Raga Scale — Notes and Intervals
The G Todi Raga scale is a meditative morning Raga from the Indian classical tradition. On Ukulele, its notes are G, Ab, Bb, C#, D, Eb, F#. 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, Ab, Bb, C#, D, Eb, F#
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
How to Play G Todi Raga on Ukulele
On ukulele, find G on the open strings or work through the scale within a four-fret span. You may need to shift positions once to cover all 7 notes. Practice each position separately before linking them together.
The G Todi Raga scale contains both sharps and flats (2 sharps, 3 flats), which is common in altered and exotic scales. This scale does not follow a traditional major or minor key signature, so reading from sheet music may require accidentals.
Practice Routine
Set a metronome to 80 BPM and play the G Todi Raga scale in groups of four notes, shifting the starting note each repetition. This builds muscle memory across the entire scale range. After a week, try improvising short 4-bar phrases using only these notes.
Exotic scales like the Todi Raga often work best as a melodic layer over a single root drone on G. Let the unique intervals speak for themselves without frequent chord changes.
Ukulele Tips
On ukulele, the G Todi Raga scale sounds particularly charming when played as a melodic pattern over fingerpicked chord shapes. Try integrating scale tones into your strumming patterns for a more sophisticated sound.
The G Todi Raga scale contains 7 notes (G, Ab, Bb, C#, D, Eb, F#). Use the interactive fretboard above to explore this scale on Ukulele with different tunings and fret ranges.
CAGED Positions & Patterns for G Todi Raga
The G Todi Raga scale can be played in 5 CAGED positions across the fretboard, each based on an open chord shape (C, A, G, E, D). As a 7-note scale, it also lends itself to 3-notes-per-string (3NPS) patterns that facilitate legato playing and diagonal shifting. Use the pattern selector above to isolate each position.
Explore G Todi Raga Further
- Harmonize the G Todi Raga scale — triads & 7th chords
- Browse chord progressions
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