A Bhairav Guitar Scale
6-string guitar · Indian raga · 7 notes · major family
Notes
A
B♭
C♯
D
E
F
G♯
Solfège : La – Si♭ – Do♯ – Ré – Mi – Fa – Sol♯
Interval Structure
A
½T
B♭
T+½T
C♯
½T
D
T
E
½T
F
T+½T
G♯
→
A+oct.
½T
Scale Chords (triads)
| Degree | Chord (in A) | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| I | A | Major |
| II | B♭ | Major |
| iii | C♯m | minor |
| iv | Dm | minor |
| V | E? | — |
| VI+ | F+ | augmented |
| VII | G♯? | — |
About this scale
Raga Bhairav creates an atmosphere of morning serenity on guitar. Its b2 and b6 in a major context give it a unique expressive color. John McLaughlin (Shakti) and world-fusion guitarists exploit it for compositions that blend Indian and Western musical traditions.
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