F Todi Scale

4-string bass  ·  Indian raga  ·  7 notes  ·  minor family

Notes

F
G♭
A♭
B
C
D♭
E

Solfège : Fa – Sol♭ – La♭ – Si – Do – Ré♭ – Mi

Interval Structure

F ½T G♭ T A♭ T+½T B ½T C ½T D♭ T+½T E → F+oct. ½T

Scale Chords (triads)

DegreeChord (in F)Quality
i Fm minor
II G♭? —
III+ A♭+ augmented
IV B? —
V C? —
VI D♭ Major
VII E? —

About this scale

Raga Todi is one of the most complex and expressive ragas in Hindustani music. With its b2, b3, #4, and b6, it creates a deeply melancholic and introspective atmosphere. Played in late morning, it is considered one of the most difficult ragas to master.

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