A flat three pentatonic chords
All ukulele chords for the A flat three pentatonic scale
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A flat three pentatonic scale
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A flat three pentatonic scale — ukulele chords and intervals
The A flat three pentatonic scale is a relatively rare jazz pentatonic scale. On ukulele, it contains the notes A, B, C, E, F#. It is an effective tool for navigating blues changes, providing a unique way to differentiate between the different chords of a progression with a quirky, minor-key twist. The diatonic chords of A flat three pentatonic are F# diminished, E suspended fourth, C unknown, A minor, E suspended second. Commonly used in Jazz, Blues, Experimental. Notable players include Joe Henderson, Wayne Shorter. Use over m7, m7b5 chords. Effective for differentiating chords within a blues progression.
The A flat three pentatonic scale has the following degrees: 1 2 ♭3 5 6.
Intervals: W-H-2W-W-3H.
Diatonic chords: F# diminished, E suspended fourth, C unknown, A minor, E suspended second.
Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord voicings for composing with the A flat three pentatonic scale on ukulele.
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How to Use This Scale
Use over m7, m7b5 chords. Effective for differentiating chords within a blues progression.