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A enigmatic scale
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A enigmatic scale — ukulele chords and intervals
The A enigmatic scale was invented as a musical puzzle and famously used by Giuseppe Verdi. On ukulele, the notes are A, Bb, C#, Eb, F, G, G#. It has an unstable and surreal sound because it lacks the traditional fourth and fifth degrees, creating a gliding effect that challenges the listener's expectations. The diatonic chords of A enigmatic are A augmented, Eb major, C# major, Eb unknown, F unknown, A unknown, G# suspended second. Commonly used in Classical, Experimental, Film Scores. Notable players include Giuseppe Verdi, Igor Stravinsky. Not chord-specific — this is a melodic scale for creating surreal, non-functional passages. Use over sustained pedal tones or atonal contexts.
The A enigmatic scale has the following degrees: 1 ♭2 3 ♭5 ♭6 ♭7 7.
Intervals: H-3H-W-W-W-H-H.
Diatonic chords: A augmented, Eb major, C# major, Eb unknown, F unknown, A unknown, G# suspended second.
Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord voicings for composing with the A enigmatic scale on ukulele.
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How to Use This Scale
Not chord-specific — this is a melodic scale for creating surreal, non-functional passages. Use over sustained pedal tones or atonal contexts.