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