F Todi Raga Guitar Scale — Open D
Guitar scale in Open D tuning — fretboard diagram
F Todi Raga in Open D — Notes and Intervals
The F Todi Raga scale is a meditative morning Raga from the Indian classical tradition. On Guitar, its notes are F, Gb, Ab, B, C, Db, E. 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: F, Gb, Ab, B, C, Db, E
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: Open D (D-A-D-F#-A-D)
About Open D Tuning
Open D tuning (D-A-D-F#-A-D) produces a full D major chord when strummed open, creating a warm, resonant sound that has been a staple of slide guitar, folk, and acoustic music for over a century. The three D strings create a deep, droning foundation that makes even simple chord shapes sound lush and full.
Open D is closely related to Open E (same intervals, just a whole step lower) but puts less tension on the guitar neck, making it safer for acoustic instruments. It was a favorite of Joni Mitchell, who used it extensively for her unique chord voicings, and Bob Dylan, who popularized it in folk-rock. For slide players, Open D provides the same intuitive major-chord-at-any-fret approach as Open G but with a warmer, deeper character.
Notable artists: Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Richie Havens, Bruce Cockburn, Elmore James
Best for: Slide guitar, folk fingerpicking, singer-songwriter arrangements, and acoustic compositions with rich open-string resonance
Explore This Scale in Other Tunings
- F Todi Raga in Standard Tuning
- F Todi Raga in Drop D
- F Todi Raga in DADGAD
- F Todi Raga in Open G
- F Todi Raga in Baritone (B Standard)
- F Todi Raga in 7-string
- F Todi Raga in 8-string
- F Todi Raga in Drop C
- F Todi Raga in Drop B
- F Todi Raga in Half Step Down
- F Todi Raga in Open E
- F Todi Raga in Open A
- F Todi Raga in Double Drop D
- F Todi Raga in Open C