B Todi Raga
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B Todi Raga Scale — Notes and Intervals
The B Todi Raga scale is a meditative morning Raga from the Indian classical tradition. On Ukulele, its notes are B, C, D, F, F#, G, A#. 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: B, C, D, F, F#, G, A#
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
Musical Character
A morning raga associated with deep philosophical contemplation. In the Indian system, specific ragas are tied to times of day — Todi is for the hours of introspection at dawn.
Genres & Notable Artists
Genres: Indian Classical, World, Meditation, Film Scores
Notable players: Ravi Shankar, Nikhil Banerjee
How to Use the B Todi Raga Scale
Traditionally used over a drone (tanpura). In Western harmony, try over sustained root notes or minimal chord changes.
Origin & Background
One of the ten fundamental thaats (parent scales) in North Indian classical music. Associated with dawn and philosophical contemplation.
Related Scales
The B Todi Raga scale contains 7 notes (B, C, D, F, F#, G, A#). Use the interactive fretboard above to explore this scale on Ukulele with different tunings and fret ranges.