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C# diminished scale
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C# diminished scale — chords and intervals
The C# diminished scale is the octatonic scale alternating whole and half steps. On guitar, its notes are C#, D#, E, F#, G, A, A#, C. 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 C# diminished are C# diminished, D# diminished, E diminished, F# diminished, G diminished, A diminished, A# diminished, C diminished.
The C# 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: C# diminished, D# diminished, E diminished, F# diminished, G diminished, A diminished, A# diminished, C diminished.
Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord variations for composing with the C# diminished scale on guitar.