E altered chords

All guitar chords for the E altered scale

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E altered scale

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Standard (EADGBE)
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E altered scale — chords and intervals

The E altered scale is the ultimate dominant scale in jazz. On guitar, its notes are E, F, G, G#, A#, C, D. 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 E altered are E diminished, F minor, G minor, G# augmented, A# major, C major, D diminished.

The E altered scale has the following degrees: 1 ♭2 ♯2 3 ♯4 ♭6 ♭7.

Intervals: H-W-H-W-W-W-W.

Diatonic chords: E diminished, F minor, G minor, G# augmented, A# major, C major, D diminished.

Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord variations for composing with the E altered scale on guitar.

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