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A kafi raga scale
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A kafi raga scale — ukulele chords and intervals
The A kafi raga scale is a romantic and playful Raga that mirrors the Western Dorian mode. On ukulele, it contains the notes A, C, C#, D, E, F#, G, G#. It is welcoming and accessible, often used in folk-inspired classical music to express joy and lightheartedness. The diatonic chords of A kafi raga are A major, D unknown, C# diminished, D unknown, E unknown, G# unknown, A unknown, G# unknown. Commonly used in Indian Classical, Folk, World, Fusion. Notable players include Ali Akbar Khan, Zakir Hussain. Use over m7 chords — identical to Dorian usage. The most 'jazz-friendly' raga for fusion experimentation.
The A 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: A major, D unknown, C# diminished, D unknown, E unknown, G# unknown, A unknown, G# unknown.
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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.