Root & scale

C# malkos raga

C♯

I

E

bIII

F♯

IV

A

bVI

B

bVII

Fretboard positions

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E4
F
F♯
G
G♯
A
A♯
B
C
C♯
D
D♯
E
F
F♯
G
G♯
A
A♯
B
C
C♯
D
D♯
B3
C
C♯
D
D♯
E
F
F♯
G
G♯
A
A♯
B
C
C♯
D
D♯
E
F
F♯
G
G♯
A
A♯
G3
G♯
A
A♯
B
C
C♯
D
D♯
E
F
F♯
G
G♯
A
A♯
B
C
C♯
D
D♯
E
F
F♯
D3
D♯
E
F
F♯
G
G♯
A
A♯
B
C
C♯
D
D♯
E
F
F♯
G
G♯
A
A♯
B
C
C♯
A2
A♯
B
C
C♯
D
D♯
E
F
F♯
G
G♯
A
A♯
B
C
C♯
D
D♯
E
F
F♯
G
G♯
E2
F
F♯
G
G♯
A
A♯
B
C
C♯
D
D♯
E
F
F♯
G
G♯
A
A♯
B
C
C♯
D
D♯
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Listen to the C# malkos raga scale

bpm: 120
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How to use the C# malkos raga scale

The Malkos Raga is a traditional Indian scale used in classical Indian music. It's known for its meditative and soulful sound, often played during the evening.

tip
  • The Malkos Raga is a pentatonic scale from Indian classical music, often used in evening ragas. Its minor tonality and omission of the 2nd and 6th degrees create a soulful, meditative sound.
  • Use the Malkos Raga scale in Indian classical or fusion music, focusing on its minor intervals to evoke deep emotion and introspection.
  • Experiment with playing the Malkos Raga scale slowly, allowing the natural dissonance between the b3 and b7 to build tension and resolve.
  • Try incorporating the Malkos Raga scale into modal improvisation, where its unique interval structure can add an exotic, traditional Indian flavor to your music.
  • Combine the Malkos Raga scale with drone notes (such as a tonic) to emulate traditional Indian performance practices and create meditative, flowing lines.