How to Play the Raga Chandrakauns Scale on the Guitar

The Raga Chandrakauns scale is based on Indian classical music. It consists of five notes: a pentatonic scale. The step pattern of the scale is minor third, whole step, major third, whole step, and finally a half step. This is a very interesting scale that should be part of every musician's repertoire.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Begin by placing your forefinger on the third fret of the sixth string (low E string.) This is the root note of the scale.

2. Play the sixth fret of the sixth string with your pinky. This is the note B flat, the second degree of the Raga Chandrakauns scale.

3. Play the third fret of the fifth string (A string) with your forefinger. This is the C, the third degree of the Raga Chandrakauns scale.

4. Continue by playing the seventh fret of the fifth string with your pinky. This requires a slight stretch that may take you a few tries. Practice this change slowly and gradually increase your speed. This is the note E, the fourth degree of the Raga Chandrakauns scale.

5. With your middle finger play the fourth fret of the fourth string (D string.) This is the note F sharp, the fifth degree of the Raga Chandrakauns scale.

6. Play the fifth fret of the fourth string with your ring finger. This is the final note of the scale.

7. Complete this scale by playing step number 6 through step 1 in reverse order. You now know how to play the Raga Chandrakauns scale on the guitar.

Tips & Warnings

• Playing this scale in different positions along the neck of the guitar with greatly enhance your fretboard knowledge.