F# half-whole diminished chords

All guitar chords for the F# half-whole diminished scale

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F# half-whole diminished scale

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F# half-whole diminished scale — chords and intervals

The F# half-whole diminished scale is a symmetrical scale that is an essential tool for jazz players. On guitar, the notes are F#, G, A, A#, C, C#, D#, E. It provides a sophisticated dissonant crunch when played over dominant seventh chords, allowing for complex, high-tension solos that still feel structured. The diatonic chords of F# half-whole diminished are F# diminished, G diminished, A diminished, A# diminished, C diminished, C# diminished, D# diminished, E diminished.

The F# half-whole diminished scale has the following degrees: 1 ♭2 ♭3 3 ♯4 5 6 ♭7.

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

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

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

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