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C enigmatic scale
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C enigmatic scale — ukulele chords and intervals
The C enigmatic scale was invented as a musical puzzle and famously used by Giuseppe Verdi. On ukulele, the notes are C, Db, E, Gb, Ab, Bb, B. 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 C enigmatic are C augmented, Gb major, E major, Gb unknown, Ab unknown, C unknown, B 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 C enigmatic scale has the following degrees: 1 ♭2 3 ♭5 ♭6 ♭7 7.
Intervals: H-3H-W-W-W-H-H.
Diatonic chords: C augmented, Gb major, E major, Gb unknown, Ab unknown, C unknown, B suspended second.
Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord voicings for composing with the C 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.