Bhoopali scale

Calm, serene, devotional

Reviewed by rizanb · Updated 2026-11-07
Bhoopali (also Bhoop) is a Hindustani raga. It's the first raga beginners are told to practice, and is performed in early evenings. Notes are equivalent to that of major pentatonic.

Compare scales and ragas

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1 2 3 5 6
W W W+H W W+H
A B C# E F#
Fretboard
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Raga details
1 2 3 5 6
6 5 3 2 1
Main degree ()
3
Supporting degree ()
6
Signature phrase ()
3 2 1 6 1 2 3
Time of day
Early evening
Mood
Calm, devotional, serene

Playing notes

degrees: 1 and 5
Ornamentation
Use slow, smooth slides (glissando) between 3-2 and 6-5 degrees; don't rush phrases, let each note breathe.
Sources:
Related scales: Major pentatonic