B Malkos Raga
Bass scale — fretboard diagramIntermediate
B Malkos Raga Scale — Notes and Intervals
The B Malkos Raga scale is a dark and powerful night Raga used for deep meditation. On Bass, its notes are B, D, E, G, A. It is intended to be performed in the late hours to explore the shadow self and create an atmosphere of profound, serious introspection. Commonly used in Indian Classical, Meditation, Dark Ambient, World. Notable players include Ravi Shankar, Hariprasad Chaurasia. Use over minor drones and pedal tones. Works beautifully with delay and reverb for ambient, meditative textures.
Notes: B, D, E, G, A
Intervals: 1P, 3m, 4P, 6m, 7m
Degrees: 1 b2 3 b4 b5
Formula: WH-W-WH-W-W
Number of notes: 5
Musical Character
A night raga for exploring the 'shadow self' — its omission of the 2nd and 5th creates deep, open spaces that encourage introspection and meditation.
Genres & Notable Artists
Genres: Indian Classical, Meditation, Dark Ambient, World
Notable players: Ravi Shankar, Hariprasad Chaurasia
How to Use the B Malkos Raga Scale
Use over minor drones and pedal tones. Works beautifully with delay and reverb for ambient, meditative textures.
Origin & Background
A powerful night raga (Malkauns) from the Hindustani tradition. Intended for late-night performance to explore deep, contemplative states.
Related Scales
The B Malkos Raga scale contains 5 notes (B, D, E, G, A). Use the interactive fretboard above to explore this scale on Bass with different tunings and fret ranges.