How Do You Play The Pyongjo Raga Darbar Scale On The Guitar?
The Pyongjo Raga Darbar is a scale that is similar to the traditional major scale of western music. The major differences are the lowered seventh degree of the Pyongjo Raga Darbar and the omission of the western major scale’s third degree. Raga are short successions of notes that are meant to be played at certain times of the day. This raga has a beautiful and soothing sound. It is a great tool for improvisation. Begin by using your fourth (pinky) finger to play the fifth fret of the sixth string. This is the root of the Pyongjo Raga Darbar scale. Continue by using your first (forefinger) finger to play the second fret of the fifth string. This is the note B. B is the second degree of the Pyongjo Raga Darbar scale. Use your fourth finger to play the fifth fret of the fifth string. This is D, the third degree of the Pyongjo Raga Darbar scale. Using your first finger, play the second fret of the fourth string. This is an E. E is the fourth degree of the scale. Place your third (ring) fin
