F# altered chords

All guitar chords for the F# altered scale

Show scale diagram ↓
C
major
Harmony
Originalii–V–ISec. Dom.

Loading scale harmonizer with triads and seventh chords...

F# altered scale

Fretboard diagram

Standard (EADGBE)
22
EF#GAA#CDEF#GAA#CDCDEF#GAA#CDEF#GAGAA#CDEF#GAA#CDEDEF#GAA#CDEF#GAA#CAA#CDEF#GAA#CDEF#GEF#GAA#CDEF#GAA#CD1357911121315171921

F# altered scale — chords and intervals

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

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

Explore F# altered Further