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G# diminished scale
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G# diminished scale — chords and intervals
The G# diminished scale is the octatonic scale alternating whole and half steps. On guitar, its notes are G#, A#, B, C#, D, E, F, G. It is the definitive sound of film noir, thrillers, and psychological horror, used to evoke a sense of dread, ambiguity, and mounting tension. The diatonic chords of G# diminished are G# diminished, A# diminished, B diminished, C# diminished, D diminished, E diminished, F diminished, G diminished.
The G# diminished scale has the following degrees: 1 2 ♭3 4 ♭5 ♭6 6 7.
Intervals: W-H-W-H-W-H-W-H.
Diatonic chords: G# diminished, A# diminished, B diminished, C# diminished, D diminished, E diminished, F diminished, G diminished.
Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord variations for composing with the G# diminished scale on guitar.