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B diminished scale
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B diminished scale — chords and intervals
The B diminished scale is the octatonic scale alternating whole and half steps. On guitar, its notes are B, C#, D, E, F, G, G#, A#. It is the definitive sound of film noir, thrillers, and psychological horror, used to evoke a sense of dread, ambiguity, and mounting tension. The diatonic chords of B diminished are B diminished, C# diminished, D diminished, E diminished, F diminished, G diminished, G# diminished, A# diminished.
The B diminished scale has the following degrees: 1 2 ♭3 4 ♭5 ♭6 6 7.
Intervals: W-H-W-H-W-H-W-H.
Diatonic chords: B diminished, C# diminished, D diminished, E diminished, F diminished, G diminished, G# diminished, A# diminished.
Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord variations for composing with the B diminished scale on guitar.