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