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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#, D, E, F, G, A, B. 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, D minor, E minor, F augmented, G major, A major, B 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, D minor, E minor, F augmented, G major, A major, B diminished.
Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord variations for composing with the C# altered scale on guitar.