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D altered scale
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D altered scale — chords and intervals
The D altered scale is the ultimate dominant scale in jazz. On guitar, its notes are D, Eb, F, F#, G#, Bb, C. 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 D altered are D diminished, Eb minor, F minor, F# augmented, G# major, Bb major, C diminished.
The D altered scale has the following degrees: 1 ♭2 ♯2 3 ♯4 ♭6 ♭7.
Intervals: H-W-H-W-W-W-W.
Diatonic chords: D diminished, Eb minor, F minor, F# augmented, G# major, Bb major, C diminished.
Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord variations for composing with the D altered scale on guitar.