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