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F# altered scale
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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.