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