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C altered scale
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C altered scale — chords and intervals
The C altered scale is the ultimate dominant scale in jazz. On guitar, its notes are C, Db, D#, E, F#, Ab, Bb. It contains every possible altered tension, making it sound extremely dissonant and complex. It is used by professional improvisers to create maximum tension over a dominant chord before a satisfying resolution. The diatonic chords of C altered are C diminished, Db minor, D# minor, E augmented, F# major, Ab major, Bb diminished.
The C altered scale has the following degrees: 1 ♭2 ♯2 3 ♯4 ♭6 ♭7.
Intervals: H-W-H-W-W-W-W.
Diatonic chords: C diminished, Db minor, D# minor, E augmented, F# major, Ab major, Bb diminished.
Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord variations for composing with the C altered scale on guitar.