Todi

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Rasa: Pathos, Devotion

Scale & Notes
Aarohanam (Ascending)
S
R1
G2
M1
P
D1
N2
S'
Avarohanam (Descending)
S'
N2
D1
P
M1
G2
R1
S
Western equivalent:Phrygian Dominant (partial)
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Tempo
60 BPM
Aarohanam (Ascending)
SR1G2M1PD1N2S'
Avarohanam (Descending)
S'N2D1PM1G2R1S
Characteristic Phrases (Prayogas)

Aarohanam

S R1 G2 M2 P D1 N2 S'

Avarohanam

S' N2 D1 P M2 G2 R1 S

Evocative Todi phrase

G2 M2 P D1 N2 S'

About this Raga

Todi (Melakarta #8, Chakra: Netra). Sampoorna raga (7 notes). Arohana: S R1 G2 M1 P D1 N2 S. Avarohanam: S N2 D1 P M1 G2 R1 S. Uses R1 (Suddha Ri), G2 (Sadharana Ga), D1 (Suddha Dha), N2 (Kaisika Ni) — a combination of flat notes that creates a profoundly melancholic character. Western equivalent: Phrygian mode with flat 6th. Rasa: Karuna (compassion). Source: Sambamoorthy Pocket Guide to 72 Melakartas.

Signature Tune (Alapana)

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Compositions in this Raga
Marivere Dikkevarayya
Tala: Adi· Telugu· Early 19th century

A deeply devotional composition of Tyagaraja in Todi raga. The devotee asks Lord Rama who else can protect him.

Quick Reference
Typejanya
Classificationsampoorna
Notes (Aa)8
WesternPhrygian Dominant (partial)