B Purvi Raga
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B Purvi Raga Scale — Notes and Intervals
The B Purvi Raga scale is an afternoon Raga that conveys serenity and intense focus. On Ukulele, the notes are B, C, D#, E, F, F#, G, A#. It is traditionally performed during the working hours to maintain inner calm and spiritual connection amidst daily activity. Commonly used in Indian Classical, World, Meditation. Notable players include Ravi Shankar, Vilayat Khan. Traditionally used over a drone. In Western harmony, try over sus chords or pedal tones.
Notes: B, C, D#, E, F, F#, G, A#
Intervals: 1P, 2m, 3M, 4P, 4A, 5P, 6m, 7M
Degrees: 1 b2 3 4 #5 6 b7 8
Formula: H-WH-H-H-H-H-WH-H
Number of notes: 8
Musical Character
An afternoon raga that conveys serenity and intense focus. Its intervals are designed to maintain inner calm during the working hours.
Genres & Notable Artists
Genres: Indian Classical, World, Meditation
Notable players: Ravi Shankar, Vilayat Khan
How to Use the B Purvi Raga Scale
Traditionally used over a drone. In Western harmony, try over sus chords or pedal tones.
Origin & Background
An afternoon raga from the Hindustani classical tradition, associated with serenity and spiritual focus.
Related Scales
The B Purvi Raga scale contains 8 notes (B, C, D#, E, F, F#, G, A#). Use the interactive fretboard above to explore this scale on Ukulele with different tunings and fret ranges.