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B altered scale
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B altered scale — ukulele chords and intervals
The B altered scale is the ultimate dominant scale in jazz. On ukulele, its notes are B, C, D, D#, F, G, A. 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 B altered are B diminished, C minor, D minor, D# augmented, F major, G major, A diminished. Commonly used in Jazz, Fusion, Post-Bop, Contemporary. Notable players include John Coltrane, Michael Brecker, Pat Metheny, Chick Corea. Use over 7alt, 7#9, 7b9, 7#5, 7b5 chords. The definitive scale for altered dominant chords that resolve to minor. Play C Altered over C7alt resolving to Fm.
The B altered scale has the following degrees: 1 ♭2 ♯2 3 ♯4 ♭6 ♭7.
Intervals: H-W-H-W-W-W-W.
Diatonic chords: B diminished, C minor, D minor, D# augmented, F major, G major, A diminished.
Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord voicings for composing with the B altered scale on ukulele.
altered is the 7th mode of the Melodic Minor scale (Super Locrian). View B Melodic minor scale
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How to Use This Scale
Use over 7alt, 7#9, 7b9, 7#5, 7b5 chords. The definitive scale for altered dominant chords that resolve to minor. Play C Altered over C7alt resolving to Fm.